The Sandbox Waitlist

For family photographers ready to make deeper work, and book the clients who want it.

Doors open Fall 2026.

Get on the list and you'll be the first to know (plus founding member pricing when we launch)

Hi, I'm Suzy.

I've been photographing families for over 18 years, mostly on film, out of Chicago and all around the world. I'm a mom of three, which is probably why I care so much about parents actually enjoying the experience we give them. Because whew do I know how hard it is to be a parent. And how special it can be for parents to have any amount of time where they get to put down all the expectation and obligation they carry, and just enjoy being with their children.

I've spent my entire career transforming family photos from a dreaded obligation into an experience that's looked forward to. And now I teach other photographers how to do the same by leading families into real connection instead of posing them.

18+

years of photographing

3000+

families served

1000+

students taught