DO WHAT YOU LOVE

DO WHAT YOU LOVE

I bought an Olympus OM1-N in December, 1982 when I was 18! An all-manual camera. I knew NOTHING about photography, but bought it for my husband for Christmas. Thinking ahead, I figured I better learn how to use it before he opened it on Christmas eve so we could take some pictures with it right…

A Hybrid Hybrid Approach

A Hybrid Hybrid Approach

Making videos does take time. Im not going to lie to you. But there are ways to make it go faster and shave off time if you utilize the right software. And it doesn’t even look like you cut corners- it actually can make it look even More Custom! How is that possible? Well I…

5-4-3-2-1-ACT

5-4-3-2-1-ACT

Such a simple message that could literally change your life! I was recently at Imaging USA, which is the national convention for the Professional Photographer of America. It was held in San Antonio, Texas and lasted about 3 days. The keynote speaker, Mel Robbins, was brilliant and her message was one I will not soon…

Looking for locations.

Looking for locations.

Recently we photographed a family near a bike trail, so we went for a beautiful hike in the pretty green winter grass to find out location. (I love CA winters!) We found this ideal location so here’s a quick video about what I look for and why I chose this spot. #suzettesays: scout your location…

HO-HO-Happy Birthday, Jesus!

HO-HO-Happy Birthday, Jesus!

  Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas! It’s a fun and joyful season to celebrate family and get together, exchange gifts, bless others and spread cheer and goodwill! I personally think it is so great that the biggest, most celebrated holiday of our culture is on Jesus’ birthday! …As it should be! Santa gets a lot…

In Beautiful Light

In Beautiful Light

  I love photography. It’s the vehicle through which I experience life! Yes, I can enjoy everything without my camera but with or through it is so much better! I get to capture the memories that slip away so quickly- I get to see things in beautiful light (and remember how they looked). I get…

Feature Product: Metal Ornaments!

Feature Product: Metal Ornaments!

Metal Ornaments, a Bay Photo Product It’s a fabulous gift for clients to give –and you, too! What do we do every year when its time to decorate the Christmas tree? Whether it is a real tree or an artificial, small or huge, we drag out the ol’ box of ornaments and take a walk down…

Feature Product: Yearly Planner!

Feature Product: Yearly Planner!

End of the Year Idea and Bonus for your Best Clients! Its nearing the end of the year and the busy family portrait season—not to mention, gift giving season! Here is one of the most clever portrait products I’ve seen that is Big on impact and value, but small on price! It’s also one you…