FOR THOSE who WANT TO
REMEMBER HOW IT FELT.
For me, the practices of remembering and reflecting are so important. We're all so quick to forget. Forget what it looked like. Forget what felt like. Forget what it took to get us to that point. We forget how the Lord has been faithful. We gloss over and connect the dots with excuses and summaries of our stories instead of dwelling in what we experienced with honesty.
But photos don't let you do that. They don't let you forget. They make you sit in a moment and feel exactly how it felt again. They're little markers of remembrance to hold on to when you're doubting and feel like you've lost your way. They make you stop and reflect.
Photos are tools for self-reflection and therefore, transformation. Images go way past just pretty pictures and roll up into something so much greater. Through reflection, they invite in a spirit of thankfulness for what we already have. They bring grace for your past self as you think about how you've changed and how you've grown. They bring healing in relationships. We need them. Let's heal and grow and change through the practice of remembrance, and use photos to do it.
REMEMBRANCE
& REFLECTION
“It’s not the experience that brings transformation, it’s our reflection upon our experience.”
Jan Johnson
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i'm Susie
I'm a portrait photographer based in Central Pennsylvania specializing in high school senior and lifestyle photography.
For me, it's not just about the photos.
It's about the souls they're showing + the stories they're telling.
It's about the way they can force you to remember the moment, to sit still in the memory, and feel it all again.
I'd love to tell the story of your life, your business, or your love through thoughtful, emotive images.
Let's create something together.
Class of 2018
I had always admired Susie's beautiful work and knew that getting my senior pictures taken by her was a given. No surprise here, but it was the best decision I could have made. In the time we were together, Susie captured my authentic smile (which is very evident in the pictures), and the two of us shared genuine laughter while walking the streets of Downtown Carlisle. When I look back on my senior pictures, I don't think about the pain and stress of senior year. These pictures represent the love I have for my town, happy afternoons spent at the Creperie, and the fond memories made throughout my high school years. Lastly, I have to accredit such a memorable shoot to Susie's sweet personality and kind soul--she can truly reach anyone and make them feel like they are beautiful and special
Claire
Susie put us at ease and we had so much fun during the shoot. She instantly felt like a friend and nothing felt forced. And in the end, We were drawn to Susie's work because it's real! None of the pictures look staged and they all captured us as a couple and our personalities well. I really liked that she captured us "candidly" and without forcing any certain poses.We didn't feel like we had to act or pose or be a certain way. We could just be ourselves, and then she captured that so well in photos. We had so much fun taking the photos!
Reese + Benji
Class of 2019
Susie was nothing short of an absolute light to be around. she was so easy to work with and always guided me in whatever way she could. It was an added bonus that she was so energetic and made me laugh constantly! when I looked back at them they turned out better than I ever could have imagined! Susie clearly tries her hardest to make you feel as comfortable as possible all the while being so smiley and friendly. She truly brings out your most genuine self and captures it perfectly. Taking my senior pictures with her was one of the best decisions and I highly recommend to every senior!
Ana
SUSIE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL SO COMFORTABLE AND NATURAL. SHE HAS A WAY OF CAPTURING AUTHENTIC MOMENTS OF LOVE BETWEEN YOU AND SIGNIFICANT OTHER THAT MAKE YOU LOOK AT THE PHOTO AND SAY, "THAT IS SO US!"
SUSIE GOT TO KNOW US AND OUR STORY, WHICH MADE IT FEEL THE EXPERIENCE COMFORTABLE AND REAL. SHE IS SUPER PROFESSIONAL BUT ALSO INCREDIBLY KIND AND THOUGHTFUL, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT IN PHOTOGRAPHER WHO IS SHARING SUCH SPECIAL MOMENTS WITH YOU. WE GENUINELY HAD SO MUCH FUN DURING OUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!
Sydney + Jadon
My session with Susie was phenomenal. I'd never had professional pictures taken before and she made me feel so comfortable and made our session so fun. She was open to trying some of my ideas and I appreciated her willingness to make my ideas work. She knew exactly which places would work well with the light we were given and which poses worked better for me. She truly has a gift for photography and knows what she's doing! I loved every single one of my pictures and I look forward to working with her again!
Kady
Class of 2021
SUSIE MAKES EVERYTHING EASY AND STRESS FREE. SHE HEARS WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND CAPTURES EACH MOMENT EVEN MORE BEAUTIFULLY THAN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED. AS SUSIE TAKES PICTURES OF YOU, SHE WILL BECOME YOUR FRIEND TOO. YOU WILL LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE SUSIE TAKE YOUR PHOTOS JUST SO THAT YOU CAN HANG OUT WITH HER.
Garlyn + Jordan
Class of 2021
As soon as I met Susie, I knew I chose the best photographer for my senior pictures. She is incredibly sweet and has an amazing eye for photography! Susie is a great person to work with and goes to great lengths to guarantee you have the pictures you imagined. My experience was absolutely amazing, and Susie also helped me feel incredibly confident during my shoot with her. If you want a photographer who is skilled, flexible, and encouraging, I can assure you that Susie will do an excellent job!
Maya
