SIMPLY BY SUZY
EStD. 2008
FAMILY PHOTOS YOUR FAMILY ACTUALLY
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I've been on a mission for the last 18 years to transform the family photo experience from a dreaded obligation into something for families that's fun and meaningful. As a mom of 3, I understand how much we carry as parents in our roles as provider and disciplinarian. My most cherished work is using the family photo session as an opportunity to help parents step out of these roles and enjoy the privilege of just being with each other. So you can take a few hours to actually enjoy and appreciate the life you're working so hard to build.
Family Photography on Film.
Serving families in Chicago, LA and NYC.
Available for travel.
Is this you?
You might be my people if...
01Photography is a big deal in your house.
Like, top of the list. Maybe you save up all year for it. Maybe it's the one thing you never skimp on. Either way, you love it.
02You just really love being together.
Even when life is busy and it doesn't happen as often as you'd like.
03Gratitude is really important to you.
Thank-you notes for each other, chalk on the garage, a sticky note on the mirror. You notice the little things and you say so.
04There's a Canon AE-1 you're dying to finally learn.
Or one sitting in your cart. Film gets you every time.
05Your Instagram saves are full of film photos of families traveling together.
Grainy, sun-soaked, a little messy. That feeling.
06You let your kids be kids. At every age.
Toddler, tween or teen. The meltdowns, the eye rolls, the kid who won't stop doing cartwheels and bouncing around. You're willing to laugh it off with me. Because you know that's the stuff you'll miss (even if it does drive you a little nuts right now).
If you need everyone standing up straight, smiling at the camera, in the perfect outfits you picked out, for every photo, I'm probably not your photographer. (Which is absolutely okay! There's someone perfect just for you.)
Sound like your family?
Let's talk
The Artist
Suzzane
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My name is Suzy and for the last 18 (almost 19 years), I've had the absolute honor and privilege of photographing families during their life's greatest moments (and I have the smile lines to prove it). I absolutely love photography, and I am extremely good at what I do. But my best, most important work has been helping people connect with their families. So they can see and appreciate all of the things that are so wonderful about their life.
"AND... MY HUSBAND, HE THANKED ME FOR TALKING HIM INTO HIRING SUZY"
These photos are so meaningful and special to us and I can’t imagine anyone else capturing him quite like Suzy did.
— Angela, yelp review
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"You'll never want anyone else to take photos after you see what she can do."
Suzy is a true talent and takes her photography to another level. She is so easy to work with and has a gentle sweet way with the kids.
— Maureen, yelp review
More to Explore
Education for photographers at all levels (the hobbyist, beginner, seasoned pro who wants more)
Read my private blog on Substack - all about parenthood, gratitude and photgography.
Have something else your people need to see? Link it right here.
