American Classic

Doesn't that image just grab you somewhere deep and powerful and not let go? This past week, Suzy had a photo shoot with a real American hero and his lovely family.

This is Matt, aka Mr. Awesome. He is currently on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and has been deployed to Iraq three times (!), awaiting on a possible fourth tour later this year.

((Would you believe that last shot was straight out of camera?! No digital magic, just a whole heck of a lot of photographic skill. Go Suzy!))

I love that last image. Looks like Matt is ready to star in the next epic, Oscar-winning war drama, hitting a theater near you Memorial Day weekend 2011. Of course, this next shot really seems to illustrate what most soldiers are probably ready for: the opportunity to be back home with their loving families once again.

Enter sweet, loving family! Could these children be any cuter?! Talk about a perfect homecoming.

I'm almost too jealous to mention this, but Matt's beautiful wife Megan gave birth to that adorable little baby only six weeks ago. Six weeks! I look worse than that six weeks after a brownie. All I can think is that Megan must be blessed for the great sacrifice she and her husband make for our country.



What a wonderful, poignant photo shoot, highlighting a classic, American family. More great work from suzyo photography to come!
-Liz