Suzanne’s style quickly comes off the page and into your veins. The black and white processing (edit: shooting with film!!) that Suzanne prefers, helps to feed this energy that Suzanne’s photos give. A more visceral approach –there’s movement, story, and grit in every photo. Suzanne uses intentionally distorting techniques such as blur, optical illusion, and double exposure, wrapping the viewer in this world, in this fascinating aesthetic. This week marks Suzanne’s 212th frame!

-Yosef

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Name: Suzanne Pedersen

Current All-Time Streak: 108

Joined 52Frames: 2020

Your “walk-around” gear right now:

Nikon F3, 50mm 1.4

The place you call home:

Arvada, Colorado

Your life in 30 words or less

I am a mom to 5 amazing kids, and married to my best friend who has become a really excellent photographer! I have been shooting professionally for 25 years, focusing on portraits and families. I also manage a CrossFit gym, coach and personal train for the last 14 years.

Can you share 2 images, one from your past, and one more recent, that show your evolution as a photographer?

What has been your favorite style of shooting lately?

My favorite style of shooting lately is low key. I am finding incredible inspiration from Japanese photographers like Daido Moriyama and others from the Provoke era, and Italian photographer Giacomo Brunelli for their darker, high contrast, grainy work. This style has drawn me in for quite a while now.

What was the first photo you ever submitted to 52Frames?

How did you find out about 52Frames?

My friend JF and Sarah encouraged me to join!

What submission are you most proud of and why?

We still laugh about this little photo session. I was determined to capture smoke in the light but we had no lighting equipment. I attached a head lamp used for hiking in the dark, with a rectangular butter box around the light to direct it. The lamp and box were taped to a tripod. I shot 2 whole rolls of film that night and in hindsight, I wish I had submitted a different one that I think is a stronger and better image, but something that week compelled me to pick this one! It was the beginning of me delving into low key and artificial lighting, something I had never been that fond of!

One tip you’d like to share?

I would encourage people to try new things! At first I felt very stuck in my ways so to speak, and now I have been excited to step out of the box a lot more! Even if you get frustrated and don’t fulfill the vision you had, you will most likely learn something in the process! I know that’s absolutely what happens for me!

Why is 52Frames meaningful to you?

52Frames is meaningful to me for a couple of reasons. My husband Chris and I, and my step son Alex all participate, and it is a really great part of our week! We can chat about ideas or even work with each other to achieve something. I typically pick up my camera all the time no matter what, but this challenge gives me a unique experience to commit to try something new and stay fresh! 52 Frames has opened my eyes to parts of photography that I never knew I would enjoy! I have also made some really cool friends through this challenge!!

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