About the photographer. A lifelong fascination with all things nature inspired my exploration into digital photography. Although I had access to film cameras exemplified in my vintage photograph, it wasn’t until I started shooting digitally that it felt possible to delve into photography in ways that didn’t seem achievable before. These new possibilities allowed me to fully experience nature as I did during my childhood adventures climbing trees, chasing butterflies, and searching for earth’s treasures, only now I could pursue the spoils of the day and capture what I found, bringing it back with me in my camera.
My encounters with digital photography blossomed in the wild, diverse, and untamed landscapes of Washington state and Oregon while exploring mountains, streams, waterfalls, and rugged Pacific coastline. From the quiet, picturesque beaches dotting the East coast to the epic terrain of the Northwest, I devoured the diversity of flora, fauna, terra, and aqua with my camera. Fortunately, I’ve been able to share my adventures and reach a wide audience of people from all over the world with my photography. As a juried artist in the Charleston Farmer’s Market for five years, thousands of people purchased my photographs and display them in their homes and businesses. Other events include Exhibiting (Juried) Member for the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, Signature Art Exhibition 2015 for the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, Members Exhibition 2016 for the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, Inspiring Women Gala Benefit Silent Auction; Piccolo-Spoleto Festival Saturdays and Sundays for the CFM; Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston; Summerville Flower Festival 2012; and the Northwest Holiday Arts Gift Show.
Not only do I love shooting the photographs, but I enjoy printing and assembling them as well as designing them into their spaces when given the opportunity. All of my photographs are hand-printed and assembled with archival materials and methods, and I am present throughout the entire process from the time I take the photograph; to the digital darkroom processing; to the color profiling and printing; until the finished print is matted and/or framed. I hand print each photograph myself with wide format printers on the finest art papers and canvas, chosen both for their visual and textural qualities as well as their archivability. Each archival pigment print is then hand-signed, and limited editions come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Archival materials as well as individual effort and spirit go into every photograph to create a lasting impression to be passed down from generation to generation. ~Susan DeTomi
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