Susan Sheridan Photography | Family Photography in Los Angeles | Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA

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You have an incredible gift to capture the most beautiful and striking photos! I'm in awe of your amazing talent! Thank you for capturing a precious moment in time that will be a keepsake treasure to our family for a lifetime.

Amy Brenneman

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Susan, these are extraordinary. So amazing to see you capture such a special day. We love, love, love them.

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SUSAN!!! Oh my heart can't take it. These are INCREDIBLE! I honestly can't stop looking at them. thank you so much!!

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I am a full service photographer with a focus and passion for portraits and events. I love capturing a baby’s first smile, a child’s glee, a bride and groom's first kiss and the rite of passage of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. My clients tell me that I capture their essence, that 'something special' that gives them an inner glow.

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Originally from London (I still have the accent) I now enjoy the LA life of sun, palm trees, the beach and laid back living.

I am a full service photographer with a focus on portraits and events. I have the experience to help you with (almost) anything you need. I’ve been taking photographs since my father bought me my first camera as a seven-year-old. I’m happily married and have two grown girls.

Whether I’m shooting a celebrity portrait, a corporate headshot or an event, I love capturing my subjects true personality. I’ve photographed clients worldwide, but I am based in Los Angeles, where I offer studio and outdoor natural light sessions.

Being a photographer today demands expertise in Photoshop, and careful and seamless retouching to help craft your unique images. My skills have been honed over many years.

I can also help you with album design, invitations, Holiday cards etc.

My photographs have appeared in several books and magazines. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that a friend, relative or business colleague suggested that you look me up. I’m proud that my business has grown by word-of-mouth recommendations. I’d be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you have.

I want to take photographs that make you happy and that makes me happy too.

Susan Sheridan owner and photographer at Susan Sheridan Photography

These kids all have something in common:
*They are all adorable and fun
*They all have Type 1 Diabetes
*They are all in a fashion show this weekend to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes

I am so honored to have taken the promotional photos for this fashion show event for the past 25 years! And it started when my own daughter was also diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

These families, kids and the organizers are all incredible and I wish them all the best for a very successful event.

@padrefoundation @macys @chocchildrens
#type1strong #type1diabetes #typeonediabetesawareness #diabetesawareness #diabeteswarrior

The sweet anticipation of waiting for the new family arrival..

#pregnancy #pregnancyphotography #familyphotographer #lafamily #lafamilyphotographer #waitingforbaby

This graffiti themed mitzvah party looked beautiful and was so much fun - it was a joy to see all the generations partying the night away together.

I was so happy to capture this event and celebrate this lovely family.

#eventphotographer #laeventphotographer #barmitzvahphotographer #lamitzvahphotographer #barmitzvahdecor #barmitzvahparty

@amoreluxeevents @designedwithgratitude @dj.maha_oc @wonderfulmoments.photobooth @sergioanthonyfilmworks
@enziephoto

This family is easy to love…

#familyphotographerla #cutefamily #familyminis #familyfun #colorfulphotos #familyphotosession

If you’ve ever photographed a family with four-year-old twin boys you will know exactly how this photo shoot went.
I always say embrace the energy.

#familyphotoshoot #familyphotoshootla #lafamily #familyphotographerla #twinboys #familylove❤️

These gorgeous sisters are both having baby boys less than 2 months apart!
I was delighted to photograph their double baby shower and take some pregnancy photos of them at the same time.
Jordan and Kelly are only 18 months apart and so close to each other. Now their baby cousins are sure to grow up to be just as close.
Baby shower’s are some of the best celebrations of life and I’m definitely here for it. This event was especially poignant for me as it came just a year after I photographed Kelly’s wedding.
Congratulations!

#pregnacy #pregnancyphotos #Pregnantsisters #babyshowers #babyshowerphotography #doublebabyshower #babyboyshower
@westlakevillageinn

How do you celebrate friendship?
Keri celebrated turning 70 - it’s the new 50! - by inviting those closest to her to celebrate their friendship with a special portrait photo session.

Everyone dressed up in shades of pink and beige, and was treated to hair styling, make-up and delicious food and champagne during the shoot.
It was such a lovely idea, and I was so glad that Keri asked me to take portraits of the group and each of her beautiful friends.

The weekend was capped by dinner and a nights stay at the beautiful Ojai Valley Inn and Keri gifted each friend a framed print of the group.

Friends become more important with the passing years, and I was happy that I could help Keri mark this special milestone.
What will you do for your next Milestone birthday?

#birthdayportrait #friendsportraits #portraitphotographyla #laphotographer #milestonemoments #friendshipportraits #friendshipgoals💕
@ojaivalleyinn

I have a wonderful group of friends who I met when our kids went to Kindergarten together.
Our kids are all grown up now and starting lives of their own.
We were so happy to get together and throw a wedding shower for darling Carly - her sweet fiancée joined in at the end. Of course I had to take a few pictures.

#weddingshower #bridalshower #engagedcouple #weddingcomingsoon

My kind of family….
Fun photoshoot with a cheeky little girl.

#familyphotosession #lafamily #miniphotosession #girlsrule #laphotographer

This is my third year photographing this family.
Lucky me.
They are laid back, and like to keep things fun and simple. They are always so welcoming and I appreciate them so much.
For families with babies or young kids I recommend an annual photoshoot so we can be sure to capture all the evolving cuteness.

#familyphotographer #lafamily #familyphotographerla #funfamily #backyardphotography #backyardphotoshoot

No prompts needed, just pure love and an abundance of joy.
From photographing their engagement, their wedding to this little impromptu beach session, these two will always be my faves.
@beatrice_ottavi
@mattymyboy5

#beachsession #couplephotography
#couplephotographysession #paradisecove #malibubeach #soinlove #laphotographer #lacouplesphotographer

Congrats on your engagement.
@jordihodgkins

Treasured images and memories should always be close to hand. Your favorite images deserve to be preserved in beautiful one-of-a-kind photo albums.
Having your memories gathered in an album with pages you can turn and savor is infinitely better than staring at pixels in a screen.
It doesn’t matter if you had your wedding in 2019 - like this couple - or just last month, it’s never too late, and your album will be cherished by you and your family for generations to come.
It was so much fun to create this album for
@hannahjeanwood @kemlaura @redtreealbums
#weddingalbum #memoriesforlife #bespokealbums #weddingmemories

It was a pleasure to photograph this family that has such an easy going and effortless love resulting in a fun and zero-stress photoshoot. And luckily this lovely lady was my daughter’s pre school teacher!

#familyphotoshoot #miniphotoshoot #effortlesslove #familyhugs
@polkachicken

This lovely (and brave) family wanted their photo shoot to be real - and quick - capturing their genuine emotions rather than manufacturing perfection.
They came with their barely week-old newborn twins and 4-year-old little boy to one of my 15-minute mini sessions.
They wanted a simple setting: no angel wings or sparkly headbands, no swaddling, blankets or squishy cushions.
The babies barely stopped crying. When I asked the little boy how it was to be the older brother of twins, he looked at me with his big blue eyes and said “it’s very loud.”
It was quick, real - and beautiful.

#miniphotoshoot #newbornphotos #newborntwins #newborntwinphotography
#laphotographer #shermanoaksphotographer

Happy new year!
2024 was filled with beautiful families, moments and events — both yours and mine. So glad we could capture and share them together💕

#Photoalbum #pinkalbum #eventphotographer #13

The sweetest family…..

@davisface @twoheartsyoga
#sweetkids #familymatters #familyminisession #familyphotographer #beautifulfamily #susansheridanphotography

I do love a pregnancy photoshoot!
These images are from my recent short and sweet “mini” sessions.
Rachel and Jason were a delight, as were their two girl dogs Charley and Avi. So adorable. They all can’t wait for the new baby to arrive, and the dogs are proudly wearing their “big sister” bandanas to prove it.
My favorite moment: when Charley started barking at a cat statue by the pool - and then almost fell in! Luckily, Jason managed to catch her just before she took the plunge.
Charley eventually came over to help Avi guard Rachel’s growing belly. These photos capture their joy.

@twoheartsyoga
#pregnancyphoto #pregnancyphotoshoot #pregnancylife #minisessions #laphotographer

This 10th “Birth Tay” party was next level and every little girl’s dream.
Complete with a Taylor Swift lookalike singer and cover band, the most incredible sparkle decorations, a merchandise station with Swifty jackets, sunglasses and boas, a 360 degree photo station, a sparkle makeup station with neon colored hair pieces, Taylor themed mocktails and so much more…..

@ecasaevents @blissedevents #eventphotographer #eventdecor #eventphotography #taylorswiftparty #swiftieparty #losangelesphotography #taylorswifttheme #taylorswiftthemedparty

Newborn photoshoot with Sophie, Matt and little Baby Bea💕
Special appearance and kisses by Hailey and Lola the Cockapoos!

#newbornshoot #proudparents #andbabymakes5 #newbornphotography #newbornphotosession #newbornphotographers #cockapoos #cockapoosofinsta #mommyandbaby #familytimes #familysunday #tinyfeet #tinyhands

When your daughter has a daughter!

Sophie, my eldest, gave birth on September 25th to beautiful Beatrice Primrose, aka “Bea.”

Before the birth, I traveled to England where Sophie and her husband Matt live and was blessed to help welcome Baby Bea into the world.

It was amazing to celebrate this momentous event with them and hard to describe the joy of Bea’s arrival.

Naturally, I couldn’t resist taking a few photos of them enjoying the last days of Sophie’s pregnancy.

Swipe to see sophie and Matt enjoying themselves with their other (fur) babies Hailey and Lola🐾
Photos of Bea will follow.

#pregnancylife #pregnancy #pregnantbelly #cockapoos

This weekend! Mini sessions!
Join me for my annual mini photo sessions in the beautiful Two Hearts Yoga Garden on October 20.
Hurry, only a few spots left.

Perfect for Family portraits, Holiday cards, headshots, couples etc.
DM me for more information or to book. Or book at twoheartsyoga.com.
Can’t wait to see you.

#miniphotosessions #shermanoaks #familyphotographyshermanoaks #minisessions
#laminiphotoshoot #shermanoaksphotography

Welcome to the world beautiful Beatrice Primrose🌸 🌸🌸
Born September 25, 2024
Congratulations to Sophie and Matt

My fabulous friend Jen came to me for headshots - she wanted them to be professional but also friendly and approachable.

Jen has the very intimidating title of VP of Clinical Strategy and Programs at Blue Shield of California, but has a fun side, always with a big smile and open heart.

Jen is a huge dog lover - In the absence of her four dogs, my own Maltipoo “Roxy” posed with Jen for these photos (hugs and licks). Hopefully we captured all of Jen’s many facets.

@mcjenherman

#headshotphotographer #headshotphotography #headshotsla #headshotphotographerlosangeles
#womenheadshots #maltipoolove #doghelper #professionalheadshot #professionalheadshotphotographer #brandingphotography #brandphotographer

Families…..Don’t wait until it’s too late! It’s almost October, which means it’s time to think about planning your Holiday photos and cards!💫

It may be 80 degrees outside, but sooner than you know you’ll be dusting off the decorations, licking those stamps and thinking of what New Year’s resolutions you can dream up that you might actually stick to!

This adorable family made their Holiday family shoot extra-special by dressing their little girl in the yellow baby romper her mom had worn decades earlier.

I love the unique touches that help make wonderful memories.

#familyiseverything #familyphotos #familyHoliday2024 #laphotographer #cutefamilies #holidaycardphotos #holidayphotos #holidayphotosession #familyphotosession #familyphotoideas #familymemories #photooutfitinspiration #holidaycards

Working with my daughter is the best. @tashasheridan made this video and modeled the clothes and l took the photos for this Emily in Paris inspired photo shoot for our amazing friends @polkadotsandmoonbeams.
It was a great collaboration and a win win situation.
Tasha and I have started to work together on many projects including events. We could not be having more fun.

#fashioncollaboration #parisstyle
#motherdaughterteam #motherdaughterteamwork
#emilyinparisinspo #emilyinparisclothing #parisinla #motherdaughtercollaboration #photosandvideos
Location: Beverly Hills

This was the most gorgeous wedding shower for a wonderful couple. Designer details including Ken and Barbie dolls modeled on the happy couple in their jeep, complete with a diamond on Barbie’s finger, custom cookies shaped like t-shirts from the fiancée’s clothing line, and a “draw the bride’s dress” game all combined to make this a very special and memorable loving event.

#weddingshower #eventphotographerla #weddingphotographerla #specialevent #laphotographer #happycouples #engagement photos #weddingshowerinspo #engagedcouple

A small intimate at home wedding…
#smallwedding #weddingday #weddingdaydetails #weddingdayphotos #smallweddingphotographer

Time to take those images out of your Galleries and onto the pages of an album.
Ask me how.

@susansheridanphotography #eventphotographer #laeventphotographer #lafamilyphotographer
#photoalbums #photoalbumdesign

I hope these images do justice to this beautiful Sweet Sixteen party. The decor for this gold, pink and beige boho themed party was almost as gorgeous as the birthday girl herself💫

#sweetsixteen #sweetsixteenparty #sweetsixteenphotographer #eventphotographer #eventphotography #eventphotographyla #colorthemeparty #beverlyhillsphotographer #laeventphotographer
@blissedevents @madame_dessert_la

I photographed this sweet loving family in
the verdant garden @twoheartsyoga.

This proves that photo shoots don’t have to be long or complicated to capture connection🌞

Thank you yoga guru Georgina for your wisdom and your pregnancy yoga sessions. And thank you for hosting these fun mini photo sessions every year for your families. #

#lafamilyphotographer #shermanoaksphotographer
#familyphotos #minisession #gardenphotos #familymatters #capturememories #familyportraits #familyportraitsla #familytogether

When this beauty needed photos for her debutante group this ‘English country’ location in Los Angeles fit the bill perfectly. Although it was a very bright and extremely hot day we found some picturesque and shady spots, and ended up having a ball (and almost as much fun as a debutante ball).

#debutante #debutantephotos #teenphotoshoot #capturingmemories #teendebutante #teenphotographer #beverlyhillsphotos #laphotographer

This night was pure magic! I had the honor of photographing Allison and Taylor’s rehearsal dinner and party before the big wedding day. The laughter, the joy, and the love in the air were truly infectious.
Here’s a peek into those unforgettable moments:

#laeventphotographer #weddingphotographyla #couplephotographyla #rehearsaldinner #thenightbefore #preweddingphotos #engagementphotoshoot #prewedding

Just sharing a few images from a photoshoot with my lovely neighbors. Their cheeky and adorable little boy was not into having his photo taken that day- he was wriggling and running all over the place.

I didn’t give up. Just set my camera to a fast shutter speed to avoid blur and used a few of my photo tricks for little ones. I managed to capture him looking like a little cherub - well almost.

#littlecherub #wriggly #funfamily #funfamilyphotos #familyphotograph #funnyfaces #shermanoaks #lạphotographer #shermanoaksphotographer

Lily’s Bat Mitzvah!

@parterreevents @aweiner1981 @dancepartyindustries

#thirteen #batmitzvah #eventphotographer #losangeleseventphotographer #batmitzvahphotos

I’m often asked to take a shower - without water - for weddings, engagements or babies.
This wedding shower was for beautiful, sweet Allison and her handsome fiancé Taylor. It was a lovely, intimate event in Allison’s mom’s garden.
A long table was set up with delicious food and cocktails plus cookies featuring their sweet pup for favors!
I managed to sneak the couple away for a few impromptu and quick engagement shots - photos not alcohol - which they loved.
Wishing them lots of happiness for their future together.
Next up: The rehearsal dinner.

@allisonwolff @lisa.ende
#weddingshower #weddingshowerphotography #eventphotographer #laeventphotographer #couplephotographer #couplephotoshoot #weddingphotographerla #engagementphotography

I always love these mini photoshoots in the late spring at the @twoheartsyoga garden.

Georgina the owner teaches pregnancy and mommy and me yoga classes in Sherman Oaks.

Taking these family photos after a day of yoga and relaxation is the perfect way to end the day.

#familyphotosession #miniphotoshoot #minisessions #yogafamily #familyphotosession #lafamilyphotographer

What a fun time we had taking these branding images for @julieglazehoulihan for her new website and social media.

@susansheridanphotography
@kimberlydistel

A small glimpse into this weekends event in this indescribably beautiful and abundant garden. The event raised money for educational scholarships for the School of the Sacred Wild.
I can’t wait share the images soon.
@shannon.factor
@marysia_miernowska marysia_miernowska
@ellaleemurphy

Here are of few images from my rainy day mini photoshoot in my studio. Thank you to all the lovely and fun families and friends who joined me. Let’s do it again soon…

#miniphotoshoot #familyportrait #mothersontime #friendsphotoshoot #headshotphotography #brandingphotoshoot #websiteheadshots #brandingheadshots

@okhwa_la @keshishian_kreative @nhien.la @lost.with.finn @domrainey @oliviaraineyy @tashasheridan @sigutemiller @rsinger212 @therealbrigitta53

Can you believe we had four rainy weekends in a row in LA! I don’t think I ever remember such a thing. It reminded me of London, my home town.

Anyway, I decided to make tho most of it and hold mini photo sessions combined with a clothing pop-up event on this rainy Sunday and next day a quiet Monday.
The mini photo shoots were held in my indoor studio so the rain was not a problem.
I collaborated with my fantastic friend Jeannie who has just started a clothing line - Okhwa.
Our friend Sonia a fellow photographer and website designer who is super organized and tech savvy helped with everything.
In this case three was perfect company.

We invited our friends, put out some food and wine - including my delicious homemade lemon and olive oil cake - and played some fun music.

So many people joined us and our rainy day event was a big success.
It was wonderful to see our friend and ‘client friends’ mingling, making new friends and revisiting with old friend.
We had a raffle and everyone also got the coziest socks to take home with them.
Results of my mini photo session will be posted on my Instagram soon.
#photoevent #miniphoto #miniphotosession #miniphotoshoot #koreanclothing #popupevent @susansheridanphotography @okhwa_la @keshishian_kreative

Kathy and Joe had the most beautiful wedding in Santa Barbara. I was so happy to capture their gorgeous day and create this album for them…

@kathymandato @montecitoclub @enziephoto @tashasheridan @artifactuprising
#weddingalbum #weddingalbumdesign #weddingphotographerla #wedding photographersantabarbara #weddingphotography #weddingcontentcreator

A beautiful, intimate wedding…
I first photographed Kelly 15 years ago when she was a young teen and then once again for her Senior photos.
Now she is living in Nashville with Patrick, the love of her life.
The couple returned to Los Angeles to get married in a small ceremony witnessed by their families at a friend’s home.
Kellys sister also got married recently, and her new husband officiated for Kelly and Patrick.
It was a very special and sweet celebration.
Kelly wore her grandmothers wedding veil which complimented her simple lace dress. Patrick’s mother made Kelly’s bouquet.
After the ceremony everyone enjoyed Kelly’s favorite coconut cake.

#weddingphotography #intimateweddings #microwedding #losangelesweddingphotographer #losangelesweddings #marriedbliss #marriedmybestfriend #weddingcouple #couplegoals #smallweddingideas

For more than 20 years I’ve been photographing a very special job that means so much to me.

It’s a fashion show fundraiser that raises money for kids and teens living with Juvenile (type 1) Diabetes.

The kids featured here are all participating in this year’s show and all live with Type 1 Diabetes.
A beautiful service dog is also pictured - this dog can detect if your blood sugars go too high or low!

Those of you who know me well know that Type 1 Diabetes is a cause close to my heart: my eldest daughter Sophie was diagnosed at age 2. That year I met the director of the show and she invited me to take pictures for the marketing materials.

The fashion show has grown significantly since then and I am so thankful to still be taking the photographs!

Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic auto-immune disease where your body attacks its own pancreas so it no longer produces the insulin you need to live. It affects mainly children and even babies. These kids get their life saving insulin and manage their blood sugars through insulin pumps, injections and monitors.

You can see this vital equipment in these pictures on many of the kids arms, legs and stomachs!

Thank you PADRE (Pediatric And Diabetes Research Foundation) and CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) for allowing me to participate in this inspiring event.

#type1 #type1diabetes #kidphotography #type1strong #type1kids #type1mom #type1diabeteslookslikeme #scrlgallery

Here is the lovely Lily who is about to celebrate her 13th birthday and Bat Mitzvah.

As a wedding and Mitzvah photographer I usually take engagement or pre-Mitzvah sessions before the event.

It’s a great opportunity for us all to get to know each other, establish connections, as well as have fun and get some great images.

Lily and her family are fantastic. We did a beach shoot because Lily’s Mitzvah project is beach themed. We shot just before a storm came rolling in to Malibu!
Lily loves to dance so I asked her to wear a flowing dress and she showed me some of her dance moves.

Lily’s mom, dad and little brother all came along with deck chairs and books to read:) of course I included them in some of the photos.

All in all a very special photoshoot and I can’t wait to photograph Lily’s event next month.

#familyphotographer #teenphotograper
#beachphotography #beachphotographysession #batmitzvahgirl #eventphotographerla
#malibu #malibufamilyphotographer @aweiner1981

it’s always the most fun time when I get to photograph the lovely @amybrenneman ✨

Penelope is the cutest one-year-old with red hair and big blue eyes. Don’t forget to capture the milestones.

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