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  • Well, hello! Welcome to fresh.simple.true.

    I'm a portrait photographer based in Long Beach and I love The Quirk in beings. I like capturing the funny faces, silly expressions and personal interactions that are like wonderful inside jokes to your family. Babies and dogs are my specialty; I love them individually, but when you put them together...bam! Awesomeness happens.

    My clients like portraits that show who they are, not just what they look like. They want the important stages of their lives documented, but in an honest, genuine way. No soft focus for them; no awkward family poses and definitely no matching turtlenecks.

    This site is a combination of my portfolio and blog. Blog posts are right below this introduction, and links to my portfolio work are directly above. I love to blog, but honestly, I'm on Facebook probably more than I should be, so find me there and say hello.

    I donate my time & art to many nonprofits. Rescue work is close to my heart and I offer session discounts for those with rescued/shelter animals and also senior or terminally ill animals.

    I'm a big fan of community. I make my artwork available to nonprofit fundraisers at no cost; if you have an event coming up and would like to auction some of my work, don't hesitate to drop me a line and let me know what you've got going on.

walking the walk

1 . 24 . 2013

So I’m always on about how great it is to age, and how awesome it is to be invisible (in some way) and how you don’t just get older but you get better right? Well, I’ve noticed that I’ve been a little … disingenuous with those claims. I’m self-taught, and I learned pretty much all…

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January 25, 2013 - 7:14 am

Sarah - You always look fabulous to me.
Thank you for putting yourself back out there. Here.
You’re forever an inspiration.

January 25, 2013 - 12:18 pm

susan sabo - Thanks, Sarah :) I guess it’s time to get back out there, huh? It’s been awhile. And re: inspiration? That goes both ways, so back atcha <3

January 25, 2013 - 12:28 pm

Cynthia Zulla - same here. I see all these great shots everyone does of themselves on instagram and when I try it – I think “waaaah, I’m so old looking!” But I do need some shots of me in my new place…for memories. I’ll work on it. :)

January 25, 2013 - 12:44 pm

Kim - I enjoy your photography very much and with your latest post I truly enjoy your attitude. you are making the 50s look great. You rock!

January 25, 2013 - 2:05 pm

susan sabo - Cynthia! We have to stop this and get back to loving our selfies, right? I’m going to hold you to that. xo

Thank you, Kim! This is something I admit I struggle with, but I’m getting better about it daily. I’m going to make a pledge to myself to LOVE my self portraits and take them much more often. Thanks again :)

January 25, 2013 - 3:23 pm

Sandi - At almost 48, I know what you are talking about.
You are beautiful and I love your dogs. I have a little rat terrier, Mimi. I might just have to take some selfies with her:) You have inspired me.

January 25, 2013 - 4:15 pm

susan sabo - Please do, Sandi :) And thank you!