Your Wedding Day Should Be Fun, Relaxing AND FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH GOOD TIMES
Let me focus on organization to make sure we get those gorgeous photos so you can focus on being fully in each and every moment
HELLO! I’m Susan. And I believe that you should actually enjoy your wedding day, and not feel like it's just a big staged photo shoot!
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meet susan
I am here to walk you through every step of planning so we can capture stunning images and (most importantly!) so you can relax and enjoy your wedding! Your wedding day is not a photo shoot! It’s a real, authentic celebration and I want you to enjoy it.
Let's Start At the beginning
timeline of shp that starts WAY back
I began my photography journey when I was 15 years old and in high school.
This is where my love of photography began. I loved to take portraits with my film camera and then developing the film on my own.
I loved photography so much, I went on to major in it at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography.
After college, I continued my photography journey by working in the photo department of major magazines.
This was such a fun experience! A few of the magazines I worked with were Maxim, Spin, Bride’s, Family Circle and Inked.
In 2013, I took the leap into full time photography and opened Susan Hennessy Photography.
Being a business owner has been a wild ride! And I would not change it for the world.
In the 10 years I have owned SHP, I have had the amazing blessing of working with over 250 couples, countless portrait sessions, and countless families!
It has been a wonderful journey, and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the future.
(me in high school!)
I began my photography journey when I was 15 years old and in high school.
This is where my love of photography began. I loved take portraits with my film camera and then developing the film on my own.
I loved photography so much, I went on to major in it at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography.
After college, I continued my photography journey by working in the photo department of major magazines.
This was such a fun experience! A few of the magazine A few of the magazines I worked with were Maxim, Spin, Bride’s, Family Circle and Inked.
In 2013, I took the leap into full time photography and opened Susan Hennessy Photography.
Being a business owner has been a wild ride! And I would not change it for the world.
In the 10 years I have owned SHP, I have had the amazing blessing of working with over 250 couples, countless portrait sessions, and hundreds of families.
It has been a wonderful journey, and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the future.
I began my photography journey when I was 15 years old and in high school.
This is where my love of photography began. I loved take portraits with my film camera and then developing the film on my own.
I loved photography so much, I went on to major in it at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography.
After college, I continued my photography journey by working in the photo department of major magazines.
This was such a fun experience! A few of the magazine A few of the magazines I worked with were Maxim, Spin, Bride’s, Family Circle and Inked.
In 2013, I took the leap into full time photography and opened Susan Hennessy Photography.
Being a business owner has been a wild ride! And I would not change it for the world.
In the 10 years I have owned SHP, I have had the amazing blessing of working with over 250 couples, countless portrait sessions, and hundreds of families.
It has been a wonderful journey, and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the future.
I began my photography journey when I was 15 years old and in high school.
This is where my love of photography began. I loved take portraits with my film camera and then developing the film on my own.
I loved photography so much, I went on to major in it at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography.
After college, I continued my photography journey by working in the photo department of major magazines.
This was such a fun experience! A few of the magazine A few of the magazines I worked with were Maxim, Spin, Bride’s, Family Circle and Inked.
In 2013, I took the leap into full time photography and opened Susan Hennessy Photography.
Being a business owner has been a wild ride! And I would not change it for the world.
In the 10 years I have owned SHP, I have had the amazing blessing of working with over 250 couples, countless portrait sessions, and hundreds of families.
It has been a wonderful journey, and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the future.
I began my photography journey when I was 15 years old and in high school.
This is where my love of photography began. I loved take portraits with my film camera and then developing the film on my own.
I loved photography so much, I went on to major in it at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography.
After college, I continued my photography journey by working in the photo department of major magazines.
This was such a fun experience! A few of the magazine A few of the magazines I worked with were Maxim, Spin, Bride’s, Family Circle and Inked.
In 2013, I took the leap into full time photography and opened Susan Hennessy Photography.
Being a business owner has been a wild ride! And I would not change it for the world.
In the 10 years I have owned SHP, I have had the amazing blessing of working with over 250 couples, countless portrait sessions, and hundreds of families.
It has been a wonderful journey, and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the future.
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Fun
get to know a bit more about me and let me know if we have anything in common!
I welcomed my first child, a little boy named Oliver in 2018 and then our second son, Milo completed our family in 2022.
family
I am native to Long Island, New york and I absolutely love going to the beach!
the beach
My husband, Derek and I, met in 2012. Four years later, we were married in Cape May.
marriage
I have a mild obsession with all things kate Spade. It's a healthy obsession I would say ;)
shopping
I love cooking fancy meals and experimenting in my kitchen, SkinnyTaste is my favorite recipe blog!
cooking
I love watching reruns of friends. It Is My All Time Favorite Show. (Bonus, I Love Listening to the Emo Project While Editing!)
TV shows
We are perfect for each other if you are looking for…
your photographs to be timeless and still be in style (Even decades from now)
a sidekick that comes along side you to plan your wedding day and helps you stick to the schedule so you can relax and enjoy the ride.
Actually spending time celebrating with your loved ones and creating memories together.
Someone who wants to capture joy in an honest, relaxed and authentic way
a photographer to create heirloom artwork and albums. You want to decorate your home with the memories and moments from your big day
A experienced photographer who knows the ins and outs of wedding days and can handle any scenario that comes up
that’s me! I’m ready to book!
If I could give Susan more than 5 stars, I would! I cannot express enough how important it is to have a great photographer for your wedding day. Not only are they capturing a major milestone, but helping to make sure your day goes smoothly. Susan was a dream to work with from the start.
I cannot express enough how important it is to have a great photographer for your wedding day. Not only are they capturing a major milestone, but helping to make sure your
day goes smoothly.
Lauren & Jack
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Susan worked so hard on my wedding day, when I had no one else to advocate for me to make sure I had what I wanted. After a heartbreaking postponement, all I wanted was a ceremony on the beach. We knew the weather changes so quickly in Avalon, and she helped me make a perfect plan with our coordinator.
Susan is absolutely incredible, but if you’re here and you’ve seen her portfolios, you already know that. She’s simply the best especially if you’re having a beach wedding.
Kristy & Drew
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One of the things that impressed me most was her ability to command a large crowd without ruining the fun-energy or vibe. We had a very large wedding party (22) and a very complicated family dynamic but Susan was able to navigate all with ease. We were able to get every shot and combination that we wanted and still enjoy ourselves!
You simply cannot go wrong when choosing Susan as your photographer! Susan is such a natural and so easy to be around. She made both the engagement photos and wedding photos a breeze!
Megan & DEvin
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I'm on a mission
Behind susan hennessey photography
There is nothing quite like being able to touch the timeless photographs we create. That is why my mission is to not only to create an elevated experience from marriage to motherhood, but I want to give you the experience of turning your memories into heirloom artwork.
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cups of coffee daily
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publication
features
250
Weddings
Photographed
200
Inquiries
Every Year
10
Years in
business
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