I grew up in the Chicago area and moved to Arizona in 1978 to attend college at ASU.  After receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, I returned to get my Master’s degree in Education. I currently teach special education at a small school in Scottsdale. I am married and have a son in college. 

All along, I have been interested in photography. I have studied black and white, landscape, and digital photography.  Several years ago I received my first digital camera and my photography really progressed after that. Over the last few years I have become more interested in conservation and my photography often reflects topics in these areas. I specialize in photos of the natural world with an emphasis on landscapes and wildlife.

Exhibits:
Solo Exhibits:
Mammals of Nova Scotia, Earthwatch - Banner Hospital, 2010
Galápagos' Reflections - Arizona Museum for Youth, 2009-2010
Galápagos - Banner Hospital, 2009
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - 2007
Gold Bar Coffee House - 2006

Group Exhibits:
Arizona Museum for Youth - 2007, 2008, 2011
Vision Gallery - 2006, 2010, 2011
McDowall Sonoran Conservancy - 2009, 2010, 2011
Kokopelli Winery - 2007
Willow House - 2007
John Henry's - 2006-2009

Published Photos, Stories, and Books:

National Geographic Complete Photography, 2011
Earthwatch - Research Expedition Catalog, 2011
Galapagos Concervancy, 2012, 2011, and 2010
International Family Magazine - Cover, July 2010
Phoenix Zoo - Wild Times, May 2010
Current Science Magazine, April 30, 2010
Arizona Republic - Travel Section, May 2010 and May 2009
City of Chandler, Photowrap Project 2010
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, 2010
Japanese Association to the Galapagos, 2010
Institute of International Education, Participant Story
Toyota International Teacher Program, Website
Parade Magazine, September 2008
National Geographic, November 2007

Books:
Nova Scotia, Earthwatch - Mammals of Nova Scotia
Galápagos: Reflections in Photographs
Oh, Baby Orangutan

Contests and Honors:

National Wildlife Federation - Honorable Mention, 2011.
World Wildlife Fund - finalist with 2 photos, 2011.
Betterphoto.com - 1st place Animal, 2nd place winner on several occasions.
Photoshowdown.com - Photographer of the Month, 2007.
Kodak - Picture of the Day.
McDowell Sonoran Consevancy - Best of Color, 2008.
Galapagos Conservancy - Calendar:
  2010 (cover photo), 2011 (2 photos), 2012.
City of Chandler - Photowrap Artist:
  One of only 4 artists selected to exhibit.
Chandler Art Guild - Artist of the Month, November 2010.
Vision Gallery - Featured Artist, 2010.


Please browse through my galleries and sign my guest book - Sue