Empowered With Susie

02/18/2025

Trans people are not a threat. They do not have an agenda. They just want to live, love, and exist—like anyone else.

But the hateful rhetoric from the current administration, combined with the silence of Republican representatives, is fueling violence. It’s giving bigots a false sense of justice, leading to real harm—torture and murder.

If you don’t understand why I’m saying this, look up Sam Nordquist. And if you don’t care to learn, this is your invitation to unfollow me. I stand with trans people. Always.

02/14/2025

Hey, have you been kind to yourself today? ❤️✨

Valentine’s Day can bring up a lot—love, longing, nostalgia, maybe even a little pressure. But at the heart of it, today is just a reminder of something we all need more of: compassion. And not just for others, but for yourself.

Self-compassion isn’t about being perfect or getting everything right. It’s about giving yourself grace, speaking to yourself with kindness, and letting yourself take up space without apology.

So today, whether you’re celebrating with someone else or flying solo, take a deep breath and ask: How can I show myself love today? Maybe it’s resting when you’re tired, wearing something that makes you feel amazing, or just reminding yourself, I am enough, exactly as I am.

Because you are. And you always have been. ❤️

02/11/2025

🌟 Be Obsessed with Yourself—in the Best Way! 🌟

When I first started doing bo***ir photography, people often assumed it was vain to have photos taken just for yourself. But I saw women reclaiming their confidence and seeing themselves through a lens of love instead of judgment. 💖

Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s a revolution. It's about finally taking up space, setting boundaries, and honoring who you are without guilt.

✨ Try these journal prompts to start your self-love journey:

What makes me feel most alive?
What parts of myself have I been told to shrink, and why?
How can I show myself more compassion today?
Head to the blog for more ideas and inspiration: [Insert Link]

Let’s celebrate our magic and redefine what it means to truly love ourselves. 🪞✨

https://www.susanlundmark.com/blog/be-obsessed

Be Obsessed with Yourself: Redefining Self-Love, Confidence, and Personal Growth

02/01/2025

This is pretty neat seems like a good date night thing to do even if it’s a date with yourself ❤️

01/31/2025

Flashback Friday to this incredible shoot that proves you don’t need to wait for the ‘perfect time’—you are already enough, exactly as you are. 💛✨ This session was all about embracing confidence, self-love, and the beauty of every body. No matter where you are in your journey, you deserve to be seen and celebrated. Head to the blog for the full story and stunning images! 📸💫 https://www.susanlundmark.com/blog/throwbacktheperfectyou
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01/24/2025

This is really just my post from yesterday in blog form :)

I posted this on Meta, but wanted to share here to my followers not on meta. I’ve been sitting with a heavy heart lately, reflecting on the state of our world and the challenges so many marginalized communities continue to face. As someone who was raised in a home where I went to Sunday school, I

01/22/2025

I’ve been sitting with a heavy heart lately, reflecting on the state of our world and the challenges so many marginalized communities continue to face. As someone who was raised in a home where I went to Sunday school, I was taught to love without conditions and to meet people with kindness, not judgment. I truly believed that by 2025, we would live in a society where we’d have more space and time to connect with our loved ones and ourselves. Instead, it feels like we’re still caught in a fight for the basic rights and dignity of so many – rights that should never have been up for debate in the first place.

To my trans, non-binary, and q***r siblings: I want you to know that this is a safe space. I see you, I hear you, and I stand with you. Your existence is valid, beautiful, and powerful. You deserve to live in a world where you don’t have to fight every day to simply exist. You deserve joy, peace, and love in abundance.

I am committed to creating and holding spaces where everyone can show up as their full, authentic selves. Whether it’s in my work, my words, or my daily interactions, I strive to embody the love and acceptance that I was taught as a child. Because love, true love, is expansive. It does not judge; it does not exclude. It embraces.

For those of us who hold privilege, this is our time to step up and do more To listen, to amplify voices, to challenge harmful systems, and to make it clear where we stand. (I know this is hard find your way to be an Ally).

To anyone who needs to hear this today: You are not alone. There are people who care deeply about you, who fight for you, and who believe in a world where everyone belongs. Let’s keep pushing forward together, building communities rooted in love and liberation.

If you need support, a listening ear, or a space to feel seen, I’m here. Always.

Edit to add: I know this post was aimed at the q***r community but I am a safe space for my other friends and followers of marginalized communities

01/17/2025

Well I finally l finished working my website well the temporary one until can learn how to set up the other option! I wrote a blog post even!

Looking ahead, I’m filled with hope. I’m eager to embrace this next chapter, to create meaningful work, and to help others see themselves in a new light.

01/17/2025

So I finally published my “temporary” website and wrote a blog post doing a little recap of what has been going on.

Link to blog in profile.

01/08/2025

I’ve been working on my temporary website with squarespace to buy me time to learn another option but this has taken me over a month 🤣🤦‍♀️ anyone relate?!??!

12/25/2024

✨🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 🎄✨

As we wrap up another year, I just want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you—whether you’ve trusted me to capture you and your vulnerability or allowed me to be a part of your personal growth journey. Your support, your stories, and your progress mean the world to me. 💖

This holiday season, I wish you all peace, joy, and beautiful memories with your loved ones. May the new year bring you more light, creativity, and success, whether you're behind the lens or working towards your goals. ✨📸💫

Thank you for being part of my journey. I can’t wait to share more moments and milestones with you in the year ahead!

Stay safe, stay inspired, and have a magical holiday season! 🎅🏼💫

With love and gratitude,
Susie

Credit to Brooke for clicking the shutter on this photo! there may be a few of her coming as well ;) its been a busy month!

12/24/2024

21 years married to the incredible Beau L and nearly 24 years together is truly a blessing! It’s amazing! Thank you for being my guiding light, my rock, and for uplifting me, especially over the last 5 years, which have been a journey!

I hope everyone feels love and hope this holiday season ❤️

12/12/2024

I recently had the incredible privilege of doing a photo shoot at the Carnegie Center of Minot, and I am absolutely in love with the space! 😍 The natural light that pours in through the windows is so beautiful, even on a cloudy day — it creates the most soft, glowing atmosphere that’s perfect for photos. 🌥️💫

Not only is the light amazing, but there’s also plenty of room to set up and create different looks, whether you’re wanting something simple and elegant or a bit more creative. 📸✨

I’m so hoping I can find some time to offer mini sessions there in January! 🙌 If you’re looking for a quick, fun photo session as a gift to yourself, stay tuned for more details!

Can't wait to share this space with you! 💖

11/06/2024

If you didn’t know this before now.. know it now.. the q***r and trans community is near and dear to me.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween everyone! Here is a quick edit from yesterday with Thank you for being willing to be my muse while I warm up my creative muscles

10/31/2024

Another of this sweet kid

10/28/2024

✨ Fun Fact: Did you know I almost quit bo***ir photography? 😱 After taking a break for personal reasons, I thought I might not return. But lately, I’ve felt so inspired to dive back in and embrace the beauty of self-expression! 📸✨

That said, my new project will likely leave me with fewer openings for bo***ir in the future, so stay tuned for what’s coming! 💖 Your support means everything! ***irJourney

10/10/2024

If you can’t tell I have a list of prompts I am going through specific to inner child healing, trying to set up selfies every day (ive missed quite a few), its been a bit of struggle I started working part time and its exhausting when you’re not used to standing for hours!!

Did you ever have a hiding spot when you were a kid? A special place where you felt safe? I know for me; it was always my room. I didn’t always need to be hiding from something specific, but I remember my brothers were pretty wild at times. They had this way of bringing so much energy into the house that I’d just find myself retreating to my room for some quiet. I think it was my way of finding balance when things got a little too crazy.

If you have brothers, you probably get it! It wasn’t that they were doing anything wrong; they were just being themselves. But for me, it was sometimes overwhelming. I guess I was just more sensitive to it all. My room became my little sanctuary, a place where I could hear my own thoughts, daydream, or just escape into a good book or my favorite music. It was where I could reconnect with myself and find peace when things outside my door felt too big or loud.

Looking back, I realize that was probably the first space where I practiced self-care, even if I didn’t know it at the time. I wonder now how many of us had places like that, where we went to feel safe, to dream, or just to breathe a little deeper. Do you have a space like that? What was your go-to place as a kid when the world felt like too much?

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