{"id":16984,"date":"2022-11-27T13:57:11","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T18:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/?p=16984"},"modified":"2026-04-01T06:49:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:49:24","slug":"unforgettable-the-over-50-revolution-part-xvii-susan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/unforgettable-the-over-50-revolution-part-xvii-susan\/","title":{"rendered":"Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution, Part XVII \u2013 Susan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Why did you want to participate in Unforgettable: The Over 50 Revolution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;To be part of a community of women of diverse backgrounds and experiences who give voice and perspective to all those who come after us is exciting to me!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-behind-the-scenes-hair-makeup-stylist-Susan-with-dog_0264-720x495.jpg\" alt=\"Behind the scenes during Susan's portrait experience for Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution - hair and makeup stylist with Susan; final portrait of Susan with her dog\" class=\"wp-image-16986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-behind-the-scenes-hair-makeup-stylist-Susan-with-dog_0264-720x495.jpg 720w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-behind-the-scenes-hair-makeup-stylist-Susan-with-dog_0264-1024x705.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-behind-the-scenes-hair-makeup-stylist-Susan-with-dog_0264-100x69.jpg 100w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-behind-the-scenes-hair-makeup-stylist-Susan-with-dog_0264.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption>hair and makeup by Donna Cotnoir<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are your thoughts about women over 50?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are a rich tapestry of women of diverse backgrounds who share a well-traveled road along the spectrum of human emotion.&nbsp;&nbsp;We freely share our own experiences; trials, triumphs, pain and fears in the hopes of lifting others up to help them to navigate freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Many of the women in my life have had the ability to laugh and cry and share complex emotions with me; and I them, as our lives have intertwined.&nbsp; I\u2019m grateful to all the women in my life; young and old, for all they have shared and for all the times they\u2019ve been there for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-behind-the-scenes-Maundy-with-clients-dog-portrait-of-a-couple_0265-720x495.jpg\" alt=\"Behind the scenes: Maundy with Susan and Tom's German Shepherd; Portrait of Susan and Tom\" class=\"wp-image-16989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-behind-the-scenes-Maundy-with-clients-dog-portrait-of-a-couple_0265-720x495.jpg 720w, 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sometimes hard.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s important to have people in your life that can bring perspective and levity.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-couple-with-German-Shepherd_0266-720x513.jpg\" alt=\"Portraits of a couple with their dog at Maundy Mitchell Photography studio\" class=\"wp-image-16991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-couple-with-German-Shepherd_0266-720x513.jpg 720w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-couple-with-German-Shepherd_0266-1024x730.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-couple-with-German-Shepherd_0266.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Growing up, did you have any women role models?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Yes, I did!&nbsp; Continually throughout my personal and professional life, I\u2019ve had the great privilege of journeying with family members, friends, and colleagues that I\u2019ve learned from and have hopefully positively influenced in some way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The women who have helped to shape my life the most are my mother, Barbara, my aunt Bev, my grandmother Ruth, and my mother-in-law, Theresa.&nbsp; These women have all worked hard inside and outside of their homes their whole lives to help provide for their families.&nbsp; They have all instilled in me the values of honesty and integrity and the gifts of kindness, humility, empathy, and an inherent love for all people.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Susan-in-chair-with-green-background_0267-504x720.jpg\" alt=\"Susan, seated wearing olive dress in front of green backdrop and velvet room divider\" class=\"wp-image-16992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Susan-in-chair-with-green-background_0267-504x720.jpg 504w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Susan-in-chair-with-green-background_0267-717x1024.jpg 717w, 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src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Susan-wrapped-in-faux-fur-wearing-pearls_0270-480x720.jpg\" alt=\"Susan, for Unforgettable: the Over 50 Revolution, wrapped in faux fur stole, wearing pearls\" class=\"wp-image-16993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Susan-wrapped-in-faux-fur-wearing-pearls_0270-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Susan-wrapped-in-faux-fur-wearing-pearls_0270-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/NH-portrait-photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Susan-wrapped-in-faux-fur-wearing-pearls_0270-80x120.jpg 80w, 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