Hi, my name is Susan and I am a fine art photographer who specializes in Macro Photography. I am creating a collection of work that explores texture, shape, color and the translation of it to our world and combining it with story telling and new forms of representation. I currently volunteer at 40 West Arts District. I am part of their 2020 Exhibition Committee, Creative Experience Committee in 2019, and volunteering at first Fridays and art walks. I have found that I love seeing the artist, their work and creative process and hope to venture back into the gallery and art program coordination world to work with new and current artists.
I have been taking photographs for over 10 years and I love it! In 2008, I received my Master in Arts from Adams State University. At Adams State I was active in teaching, gallery coordination and organizing art events along side various other art and college programs. After graduation, I opened my own wedding/event photography business but after four years discovered I was not in love with it. I decided to embrace my enjoyment of learning and go into teaching. During my undergraduate and graduate time, I taught various arts and photography classes. I used this as a stepping stone for rejoining the teaching world. I proposed Macro photography courses to various institutes and eventually landed several contracted teaching jobs. I taught these courses at various locations over the years and eventually landed a job as an Arts Coordinator. As an Art Coordinator I thrived working with artists, gallery and class programming. In 2016 I started a family and I decided to take a step back from the arts world and focus more on my family and photography. Currently with my children thriving I am jumping back into the arts world participating in various art shows, galleries and making new work. For more information on my process please view my general artist statement, for specific information on a series of works please visit the individual gallery, and for past exhibition and current please view my CV below.
I am excited that you have taken the time to visit me. For more information, purchasing inquires and just want to say hi, please email me!
Month Of Photography
Month of Photography is biennial festival that celebrates the art of photography.
Show Dates: March 5 - 27
First Friday: March 5 between 6-9 pm
40 West Gallery will not be hosting an opening reception due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, you are welcome to drop by with friends and family to see the exhibit and the other galleries in the district.
Location: 40 West Gallery
1560 Teller St
Lakewood, CO 80214
Curriculum Vitae
Group Exhibitions
2020 Membership Show, 40 West Arts Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2019 Elements, 40 West Arts Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2019 Roots, 40 West Arts Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2019 Membership Show, 40 West Arts Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2019 Art Garage, NEXT Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2019 50 for 50, Colorado Mills Mall, City of Lakewood and 40 West Arts District, Lakewood, CO
2019 Month of Photography, 40 West Arts District, Lakewood, CO
2019 Membership Show, 40 West Arts District, Lakewood, CO
2018 Membership Show, 40 West Arts District, Lakewood, CO
2018 Membership Show, 40 West Arts District, Lakewood, CO
2016, 2015 Holiday Art Show, Goodson Center, Littleton, CO
2011 Month of Photography, Bardo's, Denver, CO
2010-2013 Capturing A Smaller World, Healthy Lives Acupuncture LLC, Lakewood, CO
2010 Pin-Up's, Flash Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2008 Identity, Flash Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2008 Monte Vista Holiday Show, Monte Vista, CO
2008 Milkshake, Hatfield Gallery, Alamosa, CO
2008 MidWinter Fest, Monte Vista, CO
2008 Colorado Art Educators, Cloyde Snook Gallery, Alamosa, CO
2007 Fahrenheit 451, Hartfield Gallery, Alamosa, CO
2007 Society of Photographic Educators, Tucson, AZ
2007 WAR: A Dialogue, Adams State Universtiy, Alamosa, CO
2007 Genesis Art Exhibition, Hartfield Gallery, Alamosa, CO
2007 Monte Vista Holiday Show, Monte Vista, CO
2005 Student Show, Red Rocks College, Golden, CO
2004 Capturing a Smaller World, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
2004 Pinnacol Assurance Family Show, Denver, CO
Solo Exhibitions
2019-2020 Adventure in the Rocky Mountains, StorQuest Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2020 Capturing a Smaller World, Goodson, Centennial, CO
2020 Capturing a Smaller World, Buck, Littleton, CO
2020 Capturing a Smaller World, Lone Tree Recreation Center, Lone Tree, CO
2020 Collection, Wheat Ridge Library, Wheat Ridge, CO
2019 Beauty is Everywhere, Lone Tree Art Center, Lone Tree, CO
2019 Beauty is Everywhere, Goodson Art Center, Centennial, CO
2019 Beauty is Everywhere, Buck Art Center, Littleton, CO
2017 Adventures in Colorado, Goodson Center, Centennial, CO
2016 Adventures in Colorado, Lone Tree Hotel and Golf, Lone Tree, CO
2016 Adventures in Colorado, Goodson Center, Centennial, CO
2016 Adventures in Colorado, Lone Tree Center, Littleton, CO
2016 Adventures in Colorado, Buck Center, Littleton, CO
2015 Capturing a Smaller World, Goodson Center, Centennial, CO
2015 Capturing a Smaller World, Lone Tree Center, Littleton, CO
2015 Capturing a Smaller World, Lone Tree Hotel and Golf, Littleton, CO
2015 Capturing a Smaller World, Buck Center, Littleton, CO
2010 Untitled, ROCK'n & JAM'n, Thornton, CO
2010 Untitled, Starbucks, Lakewood, CO
2009 Capturing a Smaller World, Village Roaster, Lakewood, CO
2008 Memories of Alice Jane Smith, Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
2006 Untitled, Starbucks, Littleton, CO
2005-2006 Flowers, Press Coffee, Westminster, CO
2005 Close Up of Nature, Press Coffee, Littleton, CO
2005 Portraits of Flowers, Calder's Coffee, Littleton, CO
Collectors
2008 Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
2005 Red Rocks Community College, Golden, CO
Awards and Publications
2007-2008 Teaching Assistantship, Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
2007 San Hill Review
2007 Genesis Magazine
2007 Photographers Forum Magazine
2006-2007 Arts Activities Grant, Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
2004 Honorable Mention, Pinnacole Assurance, Denver, CO
Professional Experience
2019 Member of the 2020 Exhibition Committee, 40 Wests Arts Gallery, Lakewood, CO
2008-Present Owner and Fine Arts Photographer Winn Photo LLC, Lakewood, CO
2018-Present Member of Creative Experience Committee, 40 West Arts District, Denver, CO
2018-Present Art Volunteer, 40 West Arts District, Denver, CO
2014-2015 Arts Coordinator, Goodson, Centennial, CO
2013-2014 Photography Teacher, Goodson, Centennial, CO
2012-2014 Photography Teacher, Colorado Free University, Denver, CO
2008-2012 Weddings and Event Photographer, Winn Photo LLC, Lakewood, CO
2010 Photography Intern, Womens Wilderness Institue, Boulder, CO
2008 Photography Assistant, Boys and Girls Club, Alamosa, CO
2007-2008 Teaching Graduate Assistantship, Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
2007-2008 Event Photographer, Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
2005 Photography Teacher Assistant, Red Rocks Community College, Golden, CO
2002 Art Teacher, Silvertons Art Program, Silverton, CO
Education
2008 Masters of Arts Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
2004 Bachelors of Fine Arts University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO
Organizations
40 West Arts District: Member since 2018
Art Student League of Denver: Member since 2017
Professional Photographers of America: Member since 2008
Society for Photographic Education: Member Since 2004