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Daniela + Michael Portrait Shoot

laurensusanna — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:57:53 +0000

Such a cherished afternoon with them both – despite the rainy conditions on this Sunday afternoon, we captured these images that I am so proud of. They both are truly inspiring.

our lovely behind the scenes crew for the afternoon –

Daniela + Michael

laurensusanna — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:14:00 +0000

What an incredible story Daniela and Michael have. This wedding has been a highlight of my summer season. Their families were so warm and welcoming, I felt right at home from the moment I arrived. This being my first time in Boston, I believe I received one of the best overviews of the city I could have asked for in those few short days! The wedding was held in Marblehead, an island outside the city. The following day we shot in multiple locations for a private portrait session with Daniela and Michael – including the lovely and known Walden Pond in Lynn. They are now settling into their new home in the UK – such a rich hertiage they have, and I was beyond blessed to be a part of it and documenting such an inspiring and life-changing day for them both. I know lasting friendships will come from my time with these lovely folk.

This is one of the longer posts I’ve done of a wedding thus far – so many treasured moments to share. A post to follow of our portrait shoot that Sunday afternoon! Enjoy.

Daniela + Michael : 35mm

laurensusanna — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:13:00 +0000

This past weekend I spent with Daniela and Michael, documenting their beautiful wedding outside of Boston, MA. A full story to come soon, I’ll begin with these few film captures from the weekend.

I add more film photographs from my travels on tumblr.

walden pond, lynn, ma

Rachel + Daniel

laurensusanna — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:38:04 +0000

Rachel + Daniel
Warrenton, VA
6. 11. 2011

a thank you to my lovely assistant for the humid weekend, brittany schenk.

New York, New York.

laurensusanna — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:13:35 +0000

Oh, New York City. Time spent with you is inspiring and invigorating.
My traveling companion and confidant, Brittany Schenk (flyredkite.com) and I spent time throughout the city meeting with new and old friends alike, and continued to inspire each other further in our own work and the collaborative work to come.

[ let's just say, this summer has been the summer of building and integrating art forms ]

We met with the beautiful Lauren Masser, a friend I met years ago shooting a wedding and continued relationship with my time in Cape Town in 2008. We reunited in the city where she currently resides, and brainstormed new ideas with her and relaxed with a crisp Rose in the afternoons.

I love when time crosses with another new and dear friend, Ally Powell (ravynart.com). We connected late June in Virginia, and met again toward the end of our trip. She is lovely, and I’m glad to call her a fellow artist and collaborative soul.

Looking forward to spending more time in the near future here, and what it holds for us.

Here are some photographs of our time in the city.

Brittany Schenk – New York

laurensusanna — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:30:18 +0000

A few highlights of my darling and dear friend, Brittany (of Redkite Photo), as we traveled together this July in New York City. We have been dreaming and scheming together for quite sometime, and this trip brought inspiration, challenge and encouragement to us. So many exciting things to share in the coming months with you – these are a few favorites of mine. Enjoy : )

Recess – an artist collaborative residence in soho.

Rooftop at sunset – lower east side, New York

Central Park, New York

June Spent in Orkney Springs, VA

laurensusanna — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:00:41 +0000

+++++++++++++++
Gary Greene

Wise, old soul – dear to my heart. We have shared years of stories and experiences together.
He and his wife, Pat, and been artistic mentors to me over the years…
I was able early one Wednesday morning to take a short hike with him at 5:30AM -
and witness his daily offering as a watercolorist.
Love you, Gary + Pat.

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Grace Biggs

A sister to me. We had a free afternoon and drove out into Mt. Jackson.
Never a lack of a beautiful place to photograph… polaroids on the way.

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Caity Schulman
Owner of Style Me Pretty, Charleston, SC

Friend, stylist, model and beautiful.

A little coffee, a free afternoon and mountain air…

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Jessie Biggs

Beautiful, dear old soul to me — we’ve grown up together.

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Cheryl Finnegan

Thanks to this lady, we snuck away in an evening talk at Shrine Mont CFO – where she is the registar – to spend some time together. She is also a photographer, and we learned bits and pieces from each other. One of the most beautiful mothers I know.

WithOut Words – Moving Against the Sex Trade

laurensusanna — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:39:15 +0000

I took these photographs of Mikaela Clark and Mackenzie Clevenger Feburary of last year in collaboration with their piece, Beauty in Refuse. I am now collaborating with and a part of their project as a dancer and photographer,

WithOut Words : Moving Against the Sex Trade.

They have joined Kickstarter to raise $7,500 in the next 45 days to bring awareness and hope to this issue of global sex trafficking. You will be directly supporting me and other Cleveland-based artists to produce this incredible and needed work.

PASS ON THE WORD :
1. Forwarding their Kickstarter page to your friends.
2. Give at least $1 to the project. Every cent is needed.

To learn more about this incredible project watch their video,
and read more on facebook.

christmas day two thousand and ten

laurensusanna — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:32:25 +0000

hush, hush
the winter birds are here
nestled, whistling, cooing
we are gathered together in our homes
remembering our blessings
remembering each other
those here, those passed
we are all together
as we celebrate.

winter muse

laurensusanna — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:29:43 +0000

my sister is near and dear to me.
she is growing in stature,
and in favor with God, and with man.

she is beautiful, and always inspires me -
just as west virginia does: wild and wonderful.