I can honestly say there is no greater feeling than receiving genuine praise and recognition from another creative, especially one you look up to so much.  This Monday, I had the honor of photographing my talented friend Suzanne.  Suzanne is a singer, songwriter, and commercial model and actress. (You might remember her catchy song “Hold Love” from this previous blog post.) She is also a fabulous English teacher at Eastern Christian High School.  Not even 24 hours after our photo session, I received this sweet letter in my inbox.  With Suzanne’s permission, I am sharing it below. 🙂

It’s hard to provide a succinct allegorical view of a universal experience that makes one feel uniquely individual.  Working with Amy and Mekina is inviting, lighthearted and simply joyous.  Amy’s eye for detail, gentle direction and clear vision culminate with Mekina’s astute angle compliments and skill with the art of beauty.  The two work fluidly and complimentarily, making you feel special, beautiful in every way and almost, dare I say, a cross between Audrey Hepburn and (minus season 3 last 5 minutes) Lady Mary Grantham- classic and regal!  Their positive spirit and easygoing demeanor invites the timid to the most visionary of ladies.  A shoot with Amy and Mekina is creative, fun and professional.  Leaving a day with these two ladies leaves me compelled to spread the news… it’s simply the next big thing.

I struggle to match the appropriate diction only because it’s hard to summarize the heart’s fulfillment.  Shooting with Amy on Mekina’s rooftop is like walking through a dream, or perhaps it’s what reality should be- where you’re glamorous and adored; nonetheless it’s quite surreal.  Their friendship and generosity are overwhelming not only because of their magnitude and abundance but the most rare quality of all- its genuine nature.   I was so blessed, appreciative and touched by my day with Amy and Mekina, I pray all would be as fortunate as I am to find grounded women whose influence and support makes them into better people.  Humbly I can’t think of a free-lance agent, llc or even a major corporation I would rather endorse than Amy Rizzuto Photography.”

Thank you again for the incredibly kind words Suzanne!  Mekina and I truly enjoyed spending the day with you on Monday and are so thankful for your friendship!