Meet your photographer
I am a NYC (Queens) native who did not fully discover my passion for photography until later in life. Like many people, I found that my first degree left me unfulfilled and yearning for more purpose, as did my job. When I realized that only photography could give me what I needed, I went back to school, studied at LaGuardia Community College and earned my A.A.S. in Commercial Photography while working full-time, which included a study abroad trip to Chile. I love doing portraits, particularly of babies and children, but my main focus now, as well as my source of pure happiness is in photographing births, though I proudly consider myself a "family photographer".
My story began many, many years ago when I was given my first camera by my late Grandma Belle. I was just five years old but I quickly became obsessed. I used to go around the apartment, shooting at everything and begging my father for film. I didn't realize the camera was a toy. Silly Susan!
Ever since childhood, I've been mesmerized and completely amazed by pregnancy and birth. For a time I explored the idea of becoming a Midwife (and still play with the idea) and even completed Doula training. In some form or another, I have always wanted birth to be in my life. Nothing would honor me more than to take part in your birth story. If you're not having a baby soon and just want some awesome family photos, well, I can live with that. Family sessions are my favorite!
I could not be happier to meet you!
~ Susan
My story began many, many years ago when I was given my first camera by my late Grandma Belle. I was just five years old but I quickly became obsessed. I used to go around the apartment, shooting at everything and begging my father for film. I didn't realize the camera was a toy. Silly Susan!
Ever since childhood, I've been mesmerized and completely amazed by pregnancy and birth. For a time I explored the idea of becoming a Midwife (and still play with the idea) and even completed Doula training. In some form or another, I have always wanted birth to be in my life. Nothing would honor me more than to take part in your birth story. If you're not having a baby soon and just want some awesome family photos, well, I can live with that. Family sessions are my favorite!
I could not be happier to meet you!
~ Susan