SIMPLY BY SUZY
For photographers who really care about
the families in front of their lens
HOW TO
POSE FAMILIES naturally
I've spent almost 2 decades transforming family photos for my clients from a dreaded obligation into an experience that's looked forward to. Now I teach other photographers how to do the same. Because I believe we have the power to make the world a better place, one family at a time, through our art.
"I saw your content and thought yeah right, she's just gonna sell us more prompts and poses. And then I kept seeing your content and I was like, oh wait... this girl is for real."
— Michelle, FPP student
A New Era of Family Photography
I'm not just teaching photographers how to take better photos.
I'm building a new standard for what this industry can stand for.
THE MOVEMENT: REDEFINING WHAT
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY CAN BE
For too long, family photography has been treated like a checklist - poses, prompts, and only waiting for perfectly polished smiles. But what we all truly crave deep down inside isn’t perfection. It’s connection.
Because at its core, this work is so much more than taking photos - it’s about changing the way families feel when they see themselves (which starts behind the camera with the way we see ourselves).
We're here to redefine what family photography stands for. To turn photo sessions into actual experiences for families that restore presence, invite play, and honor the beauty of real life - messy, emotional, and honest.
With 2 decades under my belt, my mission is to raise the standard of our industry - to help my fellow family photographers create careers built on a foundation of meaning, sustainability, and genuine care for our communities.
I believe the future of photography isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about slowing down, leading with empathy, and creating from truth.
Because when photographers reconnect with their own creativity, families reconnect with each other.
And when families reconnect, we heal something much larger than ourselves.
This is how we change our industry.
This is how we change the world.
The FAMILY POSING PLAYBOOK
An actionable method for posing families naturally, that you can learn in 90 minutes and start putting to practice at your shoots this weekend.
So you can start loving your sessions, and always know what to do next.
How to work through the 3 most common moments that derail us at family sessions - the grumpy dad, the perfectionist mom, and the kid who says no. So you can still make magic and actually enjoy your sessions. Class is live on September 23, 2026.
Read personal reflections, behind-the-scenes stories, and deeper teachings on presence, photography, shooting film, and family life.
MYfavorite RESOURCES
Honest conversations about photography, motherhood, creativity, and what it really means to build a life that feels fulfilling and joyful (no matter what kind of season you're in).
For photographers who are ready to build a business that doesn't rely on sharing children's faces online.
MENTORING and EDUCATION
Every photographer who works with me learns to lead both their sessions and their business with curiosity, presence, and care. Because our work doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s all connected. How we tend to our bodies, our nervous systems, and our relationships shows up in the art we make and in the energy we bring to every family we photograph.
My approach to mentoring is holistic - part practical strategy, part emotional stewardship. We explore posing and client dynamics, yes, but we also talk about boundaries, confidence, energy, and self-leadership. Because when you learn how to take care of yourself deeply and show up with grounded energy, families feel it. They relax. They trust you. And from that place, the most beautiful, healing images are made.
"Working with Suzzane completely transformed both my mindset and my business."
Over the 6 months we worked together, she helped me raise my rates with confidence and taught me the mindset tools I needed to truly thrive as a business owner. She’s approachable, motivating, and incredibly easy to talk to, which made every session something I looked forward to. Suzanne is generous with her knowledge and offers unmatched, consistent advice that left me feeling clearer, more professional, and more empowered. I can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone ready to uplevel their business and lean into their creativity!
— Jamie, 1:1 coaching student
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Book a 1:1 Mentor Call
Spend an hour getting personalized 1:1 coaching with me on anything in your photography business or artwork.
Celebrating Life Before Baby #2
An exclusive spread of images I shot at a family session before welcoming baby #2. Aside from being straight up pretty, I also love these images because they really show what’s possible when you know how to pose a family in any situation or location. And when you know how to work with the conditions you're presented with (like the fastest moving toddler you've ever photographed).
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SPEAKING / EVENTS
I’ve spent nearly two decades photographing families and mentoring photographers - and what I’ve learned is this: the secret to creative success isn’t just strategy. It’s presence, self-trust, and learning how to care for yourself as deeply as you care for your work.
My talks blend storytelling, strategy, and soulful insight to help creatives and business owners build sustainable success from the inside out. Or those in the corporate world who wish to help their employees harness the power of self care and creativity. Because when we tend to our well-being, we create better art, run better businesses, and make the world greater for everyone.
For the Film Lover
A master-class in understanding different creative techniques for shooting with disposable cameras - for those with zero photo experience all the way to pros.
Featured Posts on my Private Blog
My best tips for knowing when to grab your camera and how to use it to take beautiful, meaningful photos.
