For stylish couples who value fashion, thoughtful design, natural light, and a seamless experience from beginning to end.
Guided By Experience. Designed To Feel Effortless.
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Susan Elizabeth Photography
Born and raised at the Jersey Shore, Susan now calls Sarasota home, where the golden light, soft colors, and coastal atmosphere continue to inspire her work.
She is married to her best friend and is a proud mother and stepmother in a blended family of five adult children, ranging in age from 21 to 32. Life at home is shared with her dogs, including her golden doodle Bentley, undeniably the favorite and never far from her side.
When she's not behind the camera, you’ll likely find her boating along Florida's Gulf Coast, exploring new restaurants, wandering farmers markets, unwinding to a country playlist by the pool, or binge-watching a good Netflix series with a glass of wine. In the Fall, Susan proudly cheers on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Florida Gators, a new tradition inspired by her youngest daughter, a pre-med student at the University of Florida. She has a passion for home design, a growing collection of designer sunglasses, and an unapologetic love for anything Gucci.
With nearly two decades of experience photographing weddings, Susan brings an intentional, intuitive approach to documenting celebrations that are thoughtfully planned and beautifully designed. Her background is rooted in understanding light, timing, and flow, allowing moments to unfold naturally while ensuring nothing meaningful is missed. She values connection, preparation, and trust, believing the strongest imagery comes from a collaborative process built well before the wedding day. Clients are drawn to her ability to anticipate moments, guide the day with ease, and create imagery that feels timeless, natural, and true to the experience.
The heart behind the brand.
MEET SUSAN
While Susan remains the creative lead behind Susan Elizabeth Photography, delivering a seamless experience takes a team.
Every photographer on our team has worked alongside Susan for years and has been carefully selected not only for their talent, but for their ability to photograph weddings with the same approach, style, and client experience the brand is known for.
Every team member uses the same posing prompts, understanding of natural light, shooting style, and approach to guiding couples throughout the day. The result is a consistent experience and imagery that feels unmistakably Susan Elizabeth, regardless of who is behind the camera. Whenever possible, we also pair couples with the same photographer for both their engagement session and wedding day, allowing comfort and connection to develop naturally long before the wedding arrives.
Regardless of who photographs your wedding, Susan remains personally involved throughout the entire process.. She is your primary point of contact from the moment you inquire, personally creating timelines, organizing family photo lists, and guiding the planning experience. Every image is also hand-edited by Susan to ensure the same signature style and attention to detail you see throughout our portfolio.
The faces behind the experience.
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MEET THE TEAM
We’ve photographed hundreds of wedddings with a confident approach that comes only with time and trust.
One Signature Style.
One Proven Process.
One Seamless Experience.
Couples choose our team because they want to feel confident and cared for.
They value experience, consistency, and a photographer who can anticipate moments without pulling focus.
From the way we prepare to the way images are curated and delivered, every step is thoughtfully designed to feel effortless.
Michael
Cassie
Alexa
Catarina
Alana
Taylor
Shannon
Heather
We believe the best photographs happen when there is trust. We collaborate openly with your creative team and create space for you to feel present, relaxed, and fully yourself.
Collaboration and Trust
We approach each celebration with care and purpose: never rushing, never guessing. From lighting to composition, every frame is created with intention.
intentionality in Every Detail
While our imagery is elevated and refined, it is always rooted in real emotion. We prioritize connection, allowing the true story of your day to shine through.
Connection Over Curation
After photographing literally hundreds of weddings, we anticipate moments before they happen and guide the day with confidence, calm, and care.
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN FEEL
From direct flash on the dance floor to intentional motion blur, we thoughtfully incorporate today's trends when they add energy, movement, and personality to the story, creating images that feel current now and beautiful for years to come.
CLASSIC FOUNDATIONS. MODERN PERSPECTIVE.
The principles that guide every decision we make
Our values
- Kim and Geoff
Her signature light and airy style immediately drew us in, but it was her genuine warmth that sealed the deal. From our first meeting through album delivery, Susan felt more like a trusted friend than a vendor. Her exceptional eye for detail and clear communication gave us total confidence throughout the process. The photos are absolutely breathtaking - she captured every special moment perfectly. Don't hesitate to book Susan - it will be one of your best wedding decisions!
"...it was her genuine warmth that sealed the deal."
- Kara and Rob
Susan plans your entire wedding timeline for you – this is a huge help when planning your wedding day. She also guides you with many helpful hints, tricks, and guides- but ultimately respects what decisions you make for your wedding. Susan is also so much fun, very kind, and easy to work with! You become a friend during the process and as Susan is editing she will frequently text you “sneak peaks” which is so much fun to be able to see the photos come to life live.
"Susan takes an incredible personal approach."
from past susan elizabeth clients
in their words
- Jillian and Joe
I would do it all again just to have another day with Susan and her team!"
- Francesca and Sean
"Susan is so talented and very personable which made the whole process so easy and fun."
- Bridget and Mark
"Thank you!
Our wedding day truly would not have been the same without you."
Alexa
A photographer with an artistic eye for light and detail, Alexa is always chasing moments that tell a story. Whether exploring historic mansions or strolling the salty shoreline, Alexa approaches every scene with curiosity and intention. Between shoots, you’ll find her shopping for vintage home decor, cooking up new healthy recipes and playing hide and seek on the playground with her toddler.
Cassie
As a devoted mom of two and proud Frenchie owner, Cassie understand how quickly life moves — which is why she's passionate about documenting the chapters of life that matter the most. As an East Coast girly at heart, she’s drawn to coastal sunsets, outdoor adventures (embracing all four seasons) or unwinding on the beach with a captivating love story. Very much like her personality her approach feels warm, inviting and intentional, as she’s detail-driven, creating an elevated experience where you feel confident, cared for, and unapologetically yourself.
Michael
Father to 3 beautiful children, husband to his amazing wife Kim and dog dad to the cutest shepherd mix, Bandit. You can typically find him either barefoot in the sand with a cup of coffee, smoking ribs by the pool or, being pulled in all directions by his kiddos. Michael's passion is ignited by getting to capture beautiful, authentic moments with his camera. At his core, he loves people, and he loves getting to have a front row seat to the most important moments of people's lives.
Taylor
Taylor is a Marine Corps veteran and a proud mom to two sweet boys. Her favorite part of the wedding day is getting ready photos, the excitement, the details, and the real, emotional moments before the aisle. When she isn’t shooting weddings, you can find her soaking up time with her beautiful family. She’s fueled by a Diet Coke or iced coffee, enjoying a glass of prosecco at a local winery, or getting a workout in. Fun Fact: Taylor is Susan's stepdaughter and is so so excited to be following in her footsteps!
Alana
When she’s not taking photos, you’ll likely find her at the pottery studio, planning her next adventure, or spending slow moments with her boyfriend Sean and their dog Bodie, mixing nature walks with reality TV nights. She loves hosting chic dinner parties and visiting her sister in Brooklyn whenever she can. She feels most invigorated from the places she travels to and the people she meets along the way, and believes every place and person has a unique story to tell.
Catarina
When she’s not photographing a wedding, Catarina is usually at home with her family. As a mom of 3, life is pretty busy these days in the best way. She’s drawn to natural light, meaningful moments, and the quiet in-between details, and brings a calm, easygoing presence to every wedding day. Outside of weddings, Catarina loves Portuguese BBQ, considers photography her favorite hobby (one she’s lucky enough to call her career), and has a deep love for 80s movies!
Heather
A homebody at heart, Heather enjoys cooking with family, spending time with her cats and catching up on the latest shows. While most days are spent capturing beautiful moments, her favorite views are the ones she finds exploring Europe with her fiance, being drawn to the beauty of the renaissance and landscapes.
Shannon
Shannon has spent nearly two decades immersed in photography and design as a student, teacher, portrait photographer, and album designer. She loves using beautiful imagery to tell the story of a wedding day in a way that feels thoughtful, emotional, and timeless.
As a wife and mom, Shannon understands how precious certain moments become with time. For her, creating albums is about helping couples preserve not only how their wedding day looked, but how it felt.
