My interest in photography started when I was in high school, but it took my first child turning and looking at me in a plastic hat covered with rain drops, to realize I preferred people over sunsets. I enjoy the satisfaction of photographing women and making them happy with their image. That aspect of my work is important to me.

When I moved to Washington State, I became a hair stylist and wanted a portfolio to show my work. I started taking before and after pictures of my clients. Besides the hair styling, I complimented their new look with makeup and something nice to wear. People told me these were the best photos they ever had of themselves. I kept doing hair and makeovers and then was asked by a local fashion agency to photograph head shots as well as doing makeup for the agency models which was 20 years ago. This branched out to more commercial work until I was focusing exclusively on photography and officially launched Suza Marie Studio.

I have always felt my photography had a healing effect on those who need it. At times psychiatrists send me their patients who have had sexual abuse .... so they can see the beautiful person they are and grasp their own sexuality in a healthy manner. I make people feel safe and comfortable to open up and be themselves.

This is my joy, my talent, my gift....for those who embrace it.