As a child in Connecticut, Susan Slapin was inspired by autumn leaves and frequent visits to Grandfather’s Printing Company where many images and album covers rolled off the forward rolling presses. She quickly gained a big awareness around color- it’s intricacies and juxtapositions. Later, in California, visited the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, spent time in Beverly Hills as a film archivist, working with black & white prints from movie classics. Susan’s first film camera arrived at age 18, Nikormat, a gift from her brother Bob~Gratitude! Then attended Colleges in California including San Francisco Art Institute, with emphasis in printmaking/lithography.
Each medium evokes a different question – approach, and on-going understanding. Each is a different material with specific aspects, requirements, explorations, nuances, and Joys!
I enjoy photographing people & place…special moments and unique beauty, small gatherings and celebrations, as available. Inquiries: Email: susan@susanslapin.com.