What do you feel you are on the verge of…… write it down

January is quickly moving by, changes are in the air

addition of Milk Bath portraits

plus becoming certified as a ProDoula

Change is growth and we never know for sure where it will lead us.

Readjustments in my business this year…

In April, the decision was made to remotely have my wonderful friend, artist Elsa Mikus Tempest in a Teapot (she once shared my commercial space) pack and handle the details of moving out of the Bay Head, NJ studio, gallery and store. It was uncomfortable & the right choice. This space had been the fulfillment of years working towards a dream. I was in Florida social distancing, maybe not being there made it easier!

After a few months, found my way again. Using a house exclusively as my work space, not as a home, offered new creativity along with a way to work in a healthy environment. Offering just a limited number of photo sessions; in many ways it was going back to my roots. I started my home based business as new mom over 36 years ago! So along with family, maternity, newborn and underwater portraits…

Milk bath portraits

We offer several photo session options beginning at just $250. Sessions are spaced with care and giving every client privacy with social distancing. This a way to pamper yourself while creating a gift for someone special

Milk Bath Portraits are stunning.

Perfect for women of all ages

• romantic

• boudoir

• ethereal

• florals

• elegant

• maternity

• newborns

• mother/child

• babies

• mermaids

• young women

• women with life experiences

• it is personal

the past few months

The spacing of clients sessions with social distancing care for maternity & newborn sessions - I realized something

I was one of the few special people involved with my families, helping them in a unique way!

It was my oldest daughter, a NICU nurse, who suggested I consider becoming a postpartum doula..

I took the ProDoula certification course, already had CPR certification!

So portrait photographer and doula., Life can be exciting, open to new ideas and possibilities especially when you allow yourself to be yourself.

Jersey Shore Doula Services

This services, for now, is combined with Susan J Roche fine art portraits. This feels authentic for the time being. As the services grows, it may change. My thoughts right now is to create a wonderful way to help mothers.

Eventual we may, as more know about JSDS, we may add additional doulas. With two RN’s available via phone as added support, our goal is to provide an enriching business for moms, families and doulas!