My photographic journey began in high school when I took my first and only photography course. Over the years I benefited from a few brief workshops, but basically, I am self-taught. I initially worked in black and white, printing my own photos. I then shifted to color slides, and years later, to digital. I am presently revisiting the use of black and white images.

My work has been influenced by the artistry of great black and white photographers including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andre Kertesz, and Sebastio Salgado.

I frequently focus on patterns and textures found in natural and built environments, as well as the diversity of human experiences. The result is a portfolio that includes images of rural/urban settings and portraits from my travels in the US and abroad.

Over the course of my career as a clinical social worker, and later as an academic and applied sociologist - photography served as a creative outlet. Now retired, I am devoting more time to photography as well as exploring other mediums - pastel, pencil/charcoal, and wool painting.

  Suzanne Michael, Ph.D.

Canaan, New York

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