3/30/24, I’m just reading this post. Not sure how I missed it but want to say, I love this story. I remember the shoot (pink shirt) and love that you used that portrait several times! I’ve never been a cover model like you, but I can relate to the challenges of being photographed. I coach myself that a pleasant smile (w/proper head tilt;) is always a win, no matter what you are feeling inside.
OH MY GOSH! I'm ecstatic that Dana put a link in her Substack this morning to your pub. I'm a bouquet grower, too, and didn't even know that was a thing, since I just like to put flowers in a vase and give bouquets as gifts. I grow mostly dahlias, but branched out to the ranunculus and anemones for earlier blooms. I'm really happy to have found you and I have just subscribed.
Great description of the process that goes on creating an article. Which needs to be very visual with photographs. (And Scott Phillips is a great photographer!). Yes, to be on stage and "on" must be very stressful. Usually, you are the only person that feels it.
Great photos of flowers. And you. Your hair is so beautiful.
Frankly, I grow flowers for cutting, but the dahlias are the ones that are no-fail for me. I would love to grow that chartreuse zinnia (if that's what it is???).
Thanks for sharing Susie. Good photographers are simply amazing at helping us remove or move through the discomfort of being photographed. The ones you shared here are lovely and colorful and representative of your spirit.
Our photog at our wedding in December was magical. She removed all of Ann’s self-consciousness and the images are forever 🙏
These are joyous, beautiful photos, Susie! I have a fraught relationship with getting my picture taken (and seeing the photos afterwards), so loved reading your thoughts on this and how sobriety has shifted things.
terrific loved this i'd be paid here but maxxed out had to draw line...even with what i read one can get lost and as you well know there's a sh...t l-load to do get done
it is so true of course that what we feel about ourselves inside reflects on the outside and here i am on the eve of the Oscars championing your own calmer confident conclusions in that regard when we all know its easier for us of a certain age to accept we will never be our younger selves, the "hollywood" aspiring ones that yes on occasion we doted on in a certain light at a certain moment knowing; absolutely NO-ONE could resist us.....now its almost a relief to let go of that anxiety and easier if you had used the youth to full advantage so as to uhhhh accumulate memories......
that book title was outrageous and funny your almost naive reaction but the best is the frantic moving around of all those plants in the background of hoop house for photo...poor things and in the end what did it matter as you take up the attention yeah this was a good one!!!
3/30/24, I’m just reading this post. Not sure how I missed it but want to say, I love this story. I remember the shoot (pink shirt) and love that you used that portrait several times! I’ve never been a cover model like you, but I can relate to the challenges of being photographed. I coach myself that a pleasant smile (w/proper head tilt;) is always a win, no matter what you are feeling inside.
OH MY GOSH! I'm ecstatic that Dana put a link in her Substack this morning to your pub. I'm a bouquet grower, too, and didn't even know that was a thing, since I just like to put flowers in a vase and give bouquets as gifts. I grow mostly dahlias, but branched out to the ranunculus and anemones for earlier blooms. I'm really happy to have found you and I have just subscribed.
PS Four years since I quit drinking 🌸
Great description of the process that goes on creating an article. Which needs to be very visual with photographs. (And Scott Phillips is a great photographer!). Yes, to be on stage and "on" must be very stressful. Usually, you are the only person that feels it.
Great photos of flowers. And you. Your hair is so beautiful.
Frankly, I grow flowers for cutting, but the dahlias are the ones that are no-fail for me. I would love to grow that chartreuse zinnia (if that's what it is???).
Thanks for sharing Susie. Good photographers are simply amazing at helping us remove or move through the discomfort of being photographed. The ones you shared here are lovely and colorful and representative of your spirit.
Our photog at our wedding in December was magical. She removed all of Ann’s self-consciousness and the images are forever 🙏
These are joyous, beautiful photos, Susie! I have a fraught relationship with getting my picture taken (and seeing the photos afterwards), so loved reading your thoughts on this and how sobriety has shifted things.
that was such a great piece AND cover, bravo susie, loved reading that one and this one !
terrific loved this i'd be paid here but maxxed out had to draw line...even with what i read one can get lost and as you well know there's a sh...t l-load to do get done
it is so true of course that what we feel about ourselves inside reflects on the outside and here i am on the eve of the Oscars championing your own calmer confident conclusions in that regard when we all know its easier for us of a certain age to accept we will never be our younger selves, the "hollywood" aspiring ones that yes on occasion we doted on in a certain light at a certain moment knowing; absolutely NO-ONE could resist us.....now its almost a relief to let go of that anxiety and easier if you had used the youth to full advantage so as to uhhhh accumulate memories......
that book title was outrageous and funny your almost naive reaction but the best is the frantic moving around of all those plants in the background of hoop house for photo...poor things and in the end what did it matter as you take up the attention yeah this was a good one!!!