Beautiful Sue, you are such an inspiration in kindness.

Pampering you for the day was such a pleasure and seeing your light shine is breath-taking.

It has been amazing to watch your transformation. From our first shoot together in 2013 until today, now you are 56kg+ lighter and in your own words "free from stopping myself". Through all the change you are still the bubbly, kind and honest person I first met. You are so proud of your family and I know they're grateful to have you.

Scroll down to see the photo shoot from eight years ago, one of my very first, wow haven’t things changed for the best!

Sue's story will be part of our WHO I AM project (formally modern matriarch). www.sarahleestudio.co.nz/whoiam

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