Derek & Mackenzie

I have been photographing engaged couples for about 5 years now and Its seriously one of my favorite things to do. Its an important part of my pre-wedding preparation. I want the couples to get used to me and to be comfortable around the camera. I've always thought that engagement photos were important but it wasn't until my own wedding, a few years back, that I realized just how important they really are! I look back on our engagement photos (well, they are pretty much plastered all over the house so there really isn't much "looking back" involved! ha) and I remember the day. Just being able to spend a couple of hours with your soon-to-be husband, walking around, holding hands, laughing and having it all caught on camera. Its priceless stuff. Now, I have the pleasure of capturing these moments for other couples. I find pure joy in preserving those memories that are over in a split second ! Some people have wondered why I named my company Split Second. When they first hear the name they often wonder --but I truly feel that once my clients see the images from their special day...they just know.

Enjoy these photos from Mackenzie & Derek's Engagement session. It is almost "crunch time" for them. What a special time!! I know they will look back on these photos for many years to come and be thankful that this day was captured in still images.

How I love this job!
~Suzie

Jax & Family

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of photographing a sweet little boy named Jax along with his beautiful family, Christina, Chris and Charlie (their sweet adopted dog who is great with Jax!).
I have a great time at every session but each one is different. I love capturing true personalities in my photos but one of the greatest pleasures I have is looking at my completed work -- sitting back -- & smiling! :) This is what happened when I finished editing the photos you see below. Jax just has this precious personality that emanates through these photos. He made me laugh so many times on that beautiful fall afternoon and I can definitely see why this family is so happy.

How I love this job!
~Suzie

Dobbs Family

For all you loyal readers/fans/clients out there -- you might as well start getting used to seeing this beautiful family featured on my website & blogs. Amy is my best-friend from college and over the the past 19 months I have taken nearly 10,000 photos of her son Paxton. Ok - I thought I was exaggerating but that number may be pretty close to reality. This is what happens when your best friend is a photographer. I should also say something to her wonderful husband, Brad. He is such a wonderful father, husband & friend. He is very patient (if you know Amy -- you know what I mean ;-)), strong and hardworking. You can already see so much of Amy & Brad in their son, Paxton. I am honored to have watched Pax grow up the past 19 months and I cannot wait to see what his future holds with so many supportive people surrounding him.

Brent & Jessica's Hallowedding

I apologize for being behind on the blog. Its hard to keep up with my personal blog & the business blog on-top of my full-time job and all of the photo shoots! I guess being busy is a good thing, though! It feels good to be needed. :)

On Halloween, I shot my first costume wedding. Jessica and Brent were such a fun couple and guests really put some thought into their costumes which was awesome. The ceremony & reception were at Brent's Dads house and everything was decked out in Halloween decorations. It rained most of the day so we couldn't get very many outdoor shots but it was definitely a good time anyway!

Thank you to Jessica and Brent for making Split Second Photography part of their special day!