Suzan Petersen, Artistic Photography
San Francisco Bay Area Senior Photographer

Why do I recommend professional makeup applied before a portrait session? 1) When the makeup is done by a professional makeup artist, it gives my client a sense of confidence. When they have that confidence and feel better about themselves, they perform much better in front of a camera; thus the outcome is a spectacular experience all around. 2) Professional makeup helps to cut back my editing in so many ways. I’ve had clients do their own makeup, and it was just bad. Th

This year was pretty swamped and I had very little time for family photo sessions. Aside for me heading to Hawaii for vacation and the rainy weather, I was only able to get so many sessions in. Each person photographed this year are repeat clients. Thank you so much for choosing me to make your yearly memories! A few not published within this blog asked to be kept concealed and I respect that. I'm sorry some got rained out; this time of year is always unpredictable. This

I had the honor of joining the 2018 Cal High's Homecoming Pre-party to take photos with my 2019 senior model team. I would say close to, if not more, 200 kids gathered at this home up in the San Ramon hills. For years, the Bullock family have been opening their home as a meeting place for pictures prior to the high school events. When we walked in they have it all decked out with a huge balloon banner in the entrance, signs, food and drinks. Not to mention the view is ama

I submitted about six photos for a possible feature on Teen Style Photo Magazine's Instagram. They chose this one to publish and then...... One day out of the blue.....I received the Editor's Choice Award :-) So excited !!!! https://www.instagram.com/teenstylephotomagazin/ https://www.instagram.com/suzanpet66/ #bayareaphotography #publishedphotographer #sanramoncaphotographer #awardwinningphotographer #seniorphotography