I first met Katie when she was a guest at Alicia and Adams wedding years and years ago. She has the most amazing personality and ease. I admire the way she is with her girls and how she manages to pull things together and let the moment be - at the same time.
Read moreA Photo Walk Around North Park with the Estrada Family
Every time this crew says they are ready for pictures my heart explodes. I was at a party at Eddie and Lindsay's house a million years ago and Lindsay was gushing over her new girlfriend. The smile on her face was the real deal. Then later that night her new girl walked in and ... it turned out to be my friend Justina. Yup. It was a moment. So fun. And in between this day and north park and that other day in Hillcrest over a decade ago there has been the sweetest most inspiring day and so many other loved ones that have joined their story. Here are a few gems about how much I love them.
xoxo Suzanne
Read moreMorning Routines with the Hoards - Espresso Anyone?
Abbey and Steve are two of the coolest people I know. Two artists/architects who support each other around every turn. I love their point of view - how they see and explain things. From where I stand it seems their commitment to creating a life that exemplifies beauty always starts from this point of graciousness. Kind of like a solution to something must be elegant and kind - or benefit the most people. Ha - words are failing me. But to spend time with this family is to be inspired and always makes me want to make the world more beautiful. I loved photographing their morning routine. Otto is such a good big brother and Louie made espresso and told me jokes. And finally I got to meet little their newest love. What a day.
xoxo Suzanne
Read moreThe whole family at grandma's house : Coronado family portrait
Alexis has a giant heart. For her family portrait this year we went to grandmas house and Finley played with her cousins. I photographed Alexis's brothers wedding years ago so I felt pretty warm inside to get to share in Christmas 2017 with baby Finley and the whole gang. I also want to give a shout out to some rad ensembles. It's always hard to figure out what to wear and how to be in the same "season" in San Diego and she nailed it.
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