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Welcome to my Blog!

Welcome!  My name is Susie Gaal and I am a St. Louis based children's photographer specializing in natural light.  This is the place to see sneak peeks of my recent sessions, updates, news and specials.  I will try and post regularly, but sometimes life gets in the way!  Check back from time to time and feel free to leave comments.  I always love to hear from you!

3 is just right

I had such a great time shooting these 3 this morning.  Beautiful children with sparkly bright eyes and personalities to match.  We started inside, wandered out and around the house and ended back inside with some treats.  Mom and I got to talking about our kids and I feel just the same way about my own 3…3 is just right.  Thanks for a fun morning!!

The holiday season is right around the corner!

I know I do this every July and it just seems so darn far away, BUT I like to be prepared for the busy holiday season ahead of time.  So if you are interested in booking a holiday session or just a family or milestone session in the next couple months, please shoot me an email and we will get you on the books.  August is pretty booked up, but I do have  weekend spots in September and October as well as during the week.  Here’s a little sneak peek of the many holiday cards I have to offer this year…more fun things to come!

jumping back in

I’m officially back from vacation and jumped back in with both feet the morning after my return.  I’m so happy I did!  I met Carly for her Senior session Saturday morning and we popped around to a few fun spots.  Between both of our vacations we had to fit it in.  It was so flipping HOT, but you would never know it…she handled herself like a pro.  C is absolutely gorgeous and sweet, she has everything going for her.  Thanks for a fun Saturday morning!!!

VACATION!!!

That’s right, I’m on vacation!!!!!!!  Can you tell I’m just a little excited about it?  My family and I are headed to the beach.  I will be out of the office until Saturday the 24th.  If you need me, shoot me an email or leave me a voicemail.  I will be replying to email here and there when I can, but returning most calls when I return.  Thanks so much!

The B Kiddos

I had so much fun shooting these 3 kiddos!  They let me into their little worlds, showed me their personalities and some of their favorite things.  That being said, I had to include photos of H and T with their favorite things, Woody and stick guns (favorites of my boys a well).  And little P is the perfect addition to your boy filled family.  F – it was so great to see you and meet you sweet family.  Enjoy your sneak peek!

2 years & 2 weeks

A is 2 and his baby sister just turned 2 weeks.  I think a sibling is a wonderful gift!  Thanks for letting me capture them for the first time!  And a big thank you for being patient while I worked my deep knee bends and swings to get I into a sleepy zone – even if it was short lived it was totally worth it!

clearly she is deep in thought here

where does the time go?!

L has gotten so big!  I know I say this all the time, but I really can’t believe he’ll be 2 next month.  It seems like we just captured his first year.  I realize that this is a recurring them for me, but really where does the time go?!  I love photographing L with his bouncy blonde curls (please don’t cut that hair yet), bright light blue eyes and full of life attitude.  My job rocks!

The N family

Getting 3 boys (including your husband) ready for family pictures can be quite an ordeal!  I think A deserves a big pat on the back for that.  And I think telling hubby just a day or 2 before was pure genius!  I know he hates having his pictures taken, BUT I think it was totally worth it.  He will be so glad in 30 years when he can look back and see what a cute family you guys are!  

I LOVE this one, it totally says BROTHERS to me. The arm around the neck squeezing, the skinned knee, the look on Z's face...priceless!

fresh baked

This baby boy is fresh out of the oven…5 days old!  I love a brand new little one.  Baby W looks JUST like his big sister…same beautiful heart shaped lips, same dark long lashes, same perfectly round little head.  You guys make some beautiful babies!  Thanks for letting me capture him in his first week of life!!

high 5

Some kiddos warm up right away and others take a little time.  A is 2 and she just needed to make sure I was as fun as I think I am.  After some wandering, some mud, a little rain and some more wandering I found the secret to making her giggle…high 5’s!  I took a few notes from Puddy (I’m a HUGE Seinfeld fan) and we proceeded to high 5 and have lots of fun.  Thanks for warming up to me A!!