Navigate the river of life with the wisdom of

BEING & SEEING

Hello! I’m Susan

Hudson River-loving photographer, meditation teacher, and author. I help people to embody calm and presence so they can access wisdom and buoyancy and meet life’s challenges with greater clarity and connection.

I also teach nature photography, show and sell my images, and create meditative slideshows and videos to accompany other teachers’ audio content.

So glad you are here.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXPLORE?

  • Mindfulness & Spiritual Wellness

    Mindfulness meditation instruction, self-paced course, mindfulness mentoring and coaching, spiritual wellness and conscious living programs, mindful clutter coaching

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  • My Book

    Nature-based mindfulness short stories, poems, and photographs from the Hudson River—available October 21, 2025 in premium color, b&w, and e-book formats

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  • Photography Portfolios

    Hudson River, Saratoga Springs region, wildlife, seaside, waterfalls, landscapes, the plant world, phases of water, Arizona, Canadian Sunshine Coast, portraits

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  • Writing

    Mindful living, kindness and compassion, self-care practices, healthy boundaries, spiritual journey, conscious manifestation, gratitude, Hudson River reflections, death and dying, bereavement, decluttering.

    Read My Blog

  • Shop

    Inspirational card decks, my book, photography prints and wall art, mindfulness luminaries, photography greeting cards, recorded content and replays, gift certificates

    Browse My Shop

  • Photography Offerings

    Fine art photography prints, sessions, mentoring, usage licenses, clutter clearing photography, project work

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find the right program for your group

Bring my life-enriching programs to your school, library, retreat center, business, organization, or friends group. I’ve developed and conducted a wide variety of well-received, research-backed programs for adults and children alike. Many of my programs can be adapted for staff development, lunch-and-learn sessions, one-off workshops, or multi-session series. Browse the catalog to select or customize the perfect program to suit your needs!
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enroll in my self-paced

online course

This course is designed to help you experience the transformative power of mindful awareness, cultivate compassion, and create a meditation practice that fits your life.
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listen to samples

To experience more of my guided meditations, follow me on the Insight Timer app.

May your generosity benefit all beings

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May your generosity benefit all beings ⁎

Generosity is a beautiful practice that opens and gladdens the heart and allows us to embrace others with compassion and love.
 
If you’d like to support my work through giving, please consider donating any amount.
 
Other ways to practice generosity include:

  • Write a testimonial about how my work enhances your life

  • Connect me with an organization (library, school, health care facility, organization, etc.) that may be a good fit for my programs

  • Share my posts and newsletters.


I am truly grateful for your generosity. May it benefit all beings.