Finding Joy | For Family Photographers

11. Creating Connection with Anna Nelson

Can you make connected work somewhere other than a client’s home? Anna Nelson is proof that you can. Anna makes some of the most heartfelt family work out there, and she

10. Staying Sane in Busy Season

It’s October. If you’re a photographer, then I knoooow you’re in it. This one’s about staying present for your family (and yourself) when there’s a lot going on. Inside

9. Walking Families Through Conflict (and Coming Out a Better Team) with Ann Helyer

Today’s episode is a little different. I’m talking with my friend Ann Helyer, a family photographer in Dallas. Ann came into my world through the Family Posing Playbook,

8. Can Connection Only Happen at In-Home Sessions?

Can you create real connection at family photos anywhere other than the home? This question keeps coming up for me. It came up in my free class, in conversations with ot

7. Walking Families Through Teamwork

One of my OG families, two rowdy boys, a long drive to the Indiana Dunes... and a little one who wanted to spend the whole session digging a hole in the sand. In this ep

6. Why Doing Less is the Bravest Thing

In this raw, unedited episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, Suzy shares a deeply personal, stream-of-consciousness reflection on the themes of efficiency, decision-making,

5. My Journey to Rewriting Self-Worth

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the quiet power of storytelling—how it shapes our joy, our relationships, and the way we see ourselves. Suzy shares a deeply perso

4. The Beautifully Full Life: Balancing Work, Family, and Creative Fire

In this episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, I’m reflecting on a whirlwind weekend in Southern California — two heartfelt family photo sessions, lots of driving, and an ev

3. Reclaiming Joy When Life Feels Too Full

If life has felt heavy lately—like you're juggling way too much and still feeling like you're somehow not doing enough—this episode is the gentle reminder you didn’t know

2. Saying No to Say Yes: A Lesson in Alignment

In this episode of Finding Joy, we’re talking about saying no—but not just any no… the kind that feels a little scary, a little risky, but also deeply aligned. I’m sharin

1. Letting Others Feel: A Love Letter to Discomfort, Boundaries & Joy

In this very first episode of Finding Joy, we’re talking about something real: the art of getting comfortable with discomfort. Whether it’s parenting, partnership, or pho