My name is Susan, and I am a professional custom portrait photographer specializing in children, maternity, newborns and families. Based in Los Angeles, I mostly work on location and with natural light.  My style is contemporary, yet timeless; fresh; and lighthearted.  My goal is to capture the essence of my subjects, and the emotions of the moment. I love putting children (and adults) at ease, connecting with them and having fun in the process.   

A trait passed down from my father, I am passionate about documenting and celebrating life through photographic images. And it’s not just for the sake of documenting in itself, but rather to be able to capture the cherished, fleeting moments that pass so quickly–especially when it comes to infants and young children.  Babies and children change so fast!  To me, the family photographs we hang on our walls and put in our albums are personalized art, and are priceless. Creating such beautiful keepsakes and memories for others motivates and inspires me. 

MY BACKGROUND

I have taken photography seriously for decades.  It all started when I was young and often traveled to visit family in Europe.  I took pictures of everything in view. Throughout high school and college, I took photography and darkroom classes, learning both black and white and color techniques.  I loved taking photographs and watching them just appear right in front of my eyes in the darkroom.  I gained further experience while working in marketing for consumer products companies where I often oversaw the printing of marketing materials and ads. It was only after having my own children that I fully realized my true passion for photographing children and their families. 

Well times have changed, and we can now use software to process our digital photographs.  Digital processing, although time consuming, allows for fine tuning adjustments that are difficult or impossible with film processing alone.  I use the latest professional software tools, and continue training to stay on top of the technology. Using the latest advancements in processing  in conjunction with traditional photo techniques allows for the best opportunity get the shots you want and will love. 

Thank you for visiting my blog  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.