Forever Friends

There has been a few times in my life that I've met someone and instantly knew I'd know them forever. Lisa and Chuck are those kind of people. You fall in love with their family. They just do life right in so many aspects. 

I started off babysitting their kids far too many years ago.. they literally found me through an online babysitting service. We stayed in touch-- And I love all their real life posts. It's like when Im struggling with marriage she'll post some epiphany that completely applies to my life. And when the kids are driving me nuts she'll say something so encouraging about motherhood. I don't even know if they realize what great parents they are. I truly am honored by the example you both set. (I also can't wait till your kids are babysitting mine!) 

Making friendships last is no easy feat and some things I've learned along the way are: 
1. Know Yourself, which should always be step one. 
2. Always be kind, it matters how you treat everyone.
3. Be genuine, friendships are built on honesty. 

Bonfires, Coffee Dates, and FALL MINIS

Holy moly its almost Halloween! FALL flies by each year faster and faster. Ohio in the Fall is probably why we even have a population here. It's warm days, cool nights, and I swear pumpkin spice only exists for this season. (and thank God for that!) I may have missed out on some family weekend bliss but it was such a joy to spend time with all these families for my mini sessions-- and I'm so thankful for all the ones who keep coming back to let me capture their moments. You have all become friends and I so enjoy seeing how big your kids have got and listening to how your lives have evolved. It's a pretty special job I get to have. HAPPY FALL MINIS!

It's Launch Day!

I never ever once dreamed I would do something creative. I never thought I was creative. I honestly still sometimes wonder if I think like a creative does. But then again, I'm a whole bunch of opposites married together. Military and photography. Kids before marriage and traditional housewife. Tattooed island girl and winter loving conservative. I'm sure you're now wondering how I could put together one cohesive brand for my new photography business. Well here's the secret-- I enlisted help. I found a website branding coach (thanks Susie Marie!) and then made tons of lists and asked my friends and family questions about myself and my photography. I showed strangers at the play cafe my kids visit what they thought of my photos. I got tons of criticism and I set to work making more lists. (Obviously I love lists.)

Then, after weeks of thoughtful work I changed my business name to Roxanna Sue Photos and launched this website! I did it! I found my voice in a sea of sound. I haven't been this proud of my work before so you'll see me gushing over my gorgeous couples, super fun families, and beautiful seniors pretty often. I love being a mother so I love adding wife & mommy tidbits too. But as a photographer my goal is to capture your wedding, your family, your events, and your comfy at home moments. All together i'm committed to your love story, whatever that may be. I can't wait to hear, meet, collaborate, or photograph your story!