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I’ve always harbored a love for photography. My father was an avid photographer, so perhaps that’s where I get my knack from...who knows? Wherever it came from, I’m grateful!

While freelancing in the film and television business for several years, my photography fell to the wayside. Then in 2000, the movie biz slowed down considerably in the area, and I found myself with a lot of time on my hands. So, bolstered by my love for animals (as well as lack of income), I started a pet care business to fill in the gaps.

After being out of the loop with the arts for a while, I started missing my creative side and that's when I picked up a camera again.
I started doing some freelance photography work about a year and a half ago and have had selected works shown from time to time in local galleries.

I particularily love photographing pets-I love their honesty and whimsy. My pet photography is in the permanent collection at Central Animal Hospital, located in downtown Savannah, GA in the Starland Arts District. I am also represented by Lanoue Film Arts in Boston, MA. Recent clients include WOMR radio, Provincetown, MA, Schmap Boston, Southern Spaces journal, Little Theatre of Savannah, and the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

04-27-2010

Make mine a dirty

One of our favorite places to go for great dirty martini’s and “nibbly bits” is the Rocks on the Roof bar at the Bohemian hotel on the river. Those of you who visit my blog regularly know that martini’s are one of my favorite things, no doubt!

I haven’t been posting very much these last few weeks…things have been a bit hectic. I haven’t even been on the internet to any degree, much less out shooting and later post processing. So it’s off to Chicago this week for a few days for my other half’s group show, “The Pop Show” at the Mars Gallery. This trip couldn’t come at a better time and we’re really excited about the show and are looking forward to it and exploring a new urban environment…it’s also our first trip to the windy city. I’ve been in a bit of a rut photographically lately, but no doubt, I will be giving my Leica a work-out. There’s nothing like new territory to kick it back into high gear and get the creative juices flowing again…more to come!

Posted in Objects Tags: 35mm Summilux, glass, Leica M9, martini, menu, olives, restaurant

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Nick - Nice design and DOF. Enjoy the show in Chicago!!

Jamie - Great job on the exposure shooting into all those windows. I also like the composition.
Have a great time in Chicago.

sherri - This is a beautiful image, Susan. So soft and subtle.

noxeus - A woman with a Leica in the hands is a recurring dream in some of my nights. Congratulations on your photos. They are beautiful. Greetings from the Western Mediterranean

John Maslowski - Beautiful clean image, love the simplicity and the elegance of this composition. The Bohemian hotel looks like a fantastic place to kick back and relax. Good luck on your trip to Chicago. Definitely a change of scenery will kick start your photographic creativity Susan. Everyone needs a change. I find myself spending more time looking for different shots when I keep visiting the same places all the time.

Marcie - So perfectly simple. Love the colors in this martini!!!

Jim - It’s always martini time somewhere. Beautiful framing and dof.

rian - great shot! a fine relaxing drink.. i need that.. maybe later today.. and yeah, you’ll be having fun shooting around chicago.. ;D

Andy - Oh really nice drink shot! I like the reflection of the glass on the table.

beanow - Extraordinary image, Susan! Great composition!!!

Christopher - Love the title! Makes it perfect!

Bob Towery - This is such a great image. Starts with the composition. But then the color in the drink, versus the background, it’s just amazing. Which was better, getting the shot, or drinking the subject?!?

Claus Petersen - Almost a James Bond

frankdejol - Excellent !