Susie Reed Press
Kudos/Verde Independent: Susie Reed offers photo classes and Panoramic Vistas Sunset Tour. Award-winning fine art and commercial photographer Susie Reed is offering a series of fall workshops to help photographers of all levels improve their skills and get more comfortable effectively using their cameras and Photoshop. She'll cover important steps in the picture making process, everything from getting ready for a shoot to preparing pictures for final presentations… Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent: Art & Education as Tools for Preservation Photographer Susie Reed to talk at KSB's Speaker Series. Keep Sedona Beautiful will resume its monthly Speaker Series on Wednesday, Sept. 11, with local artist Susie Reed who will delight attendees with her amazing rock art photos, tales of colorful adventures and stories of how her passion for archaeology led her to become a major force in Southwest rock art preservation. By all accounts Reed's photos are just stunning... Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent: June Photo Classes and Shoot with Susie Reed. Award-winning professional photographer and teacher Susie Reed knows first hand and from working with many students that no matter what level photographers are at they can always continue to grow and be inspired. She's offering them opportunities to do so this June during Sedona Photofest week… Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent: 3 Exhibitions to introduce new Sedona Art Museum. The Sedona Art Museum has as its mission all of Sedona's art, and that includes petroglyphs and pictographs. Uniting this art of the ancients with modernity are the photographs of Susie Reed. About her work it has been said that she "collaborates with Sedona's ancient artists - from as far back as 12,000 years ago." Since 2005 Reed has lived in Sedona and followed her heart's calling "to document, preserve, and protect rock art," something she does by her photographs, teaching, speaking, writing, and advocacy. Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent: Explore Ancient Wonders… In honor of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Month Goldenstein Gallery, Keep Sedona Beautiful and Southwest rock art photographer Susie Reed are joining together to present the second annual "Explore Ancient Wonders of Sedona Tour." This event, on March 16 from 1 to 5 p.m., is a unique opportunity to visit and learn about some of Sedona's archaeological treasures from colorful experts. Read more.

Sedona Biz: Unique Rock Art & Ancient Site Tour with Susie Reed. Renowned Southwest rock art photographer Susie Reed has been documenting and researching petroglyphs, pictographs, archaeological and sacred sites in the American Southwest for over 18 years. Her wealth of experience has given her some unique insights some of which she’ll share on February 18th from 1-5 pm during a unique Rock Art and Ancient Site Tour she’s presenting for the Gift in the Shift Conference. Read more.

Sedona Biz: February Photo Classes with Susie Reed. Though February’s cold weather may keep photographers indoors more than they’d like, they can still work on their craft with award-winning Sedona photographer Susie Reed who is teaching a series of classes... She’s taught at California College of the Arts, San Francisco Art Institute, Sedona Arts Center, Sedona Photofest and elsewhere. She was recently nominated for a Sedona Mayor’s Arts Award. Read more.

City of Sedona News & Updates: "Mayor's Arts Awards Ceremony on December 1, 2012… The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the success of the arts in the City of Sedona. Those nominated for this year’s Mayor’s Arts Awards include: Patty Miller, Dr. Lisa Hirsch, Mary Fisher, Susie Reed, The Sedona Film School, and Adele Seronde. Read more.

Sedona Biz
: "SGA Announces 1st Friday. The Sedona Gallery Association is pleased to announce events for the next 1st Friday, June 1, 2012. Goldenstein Gallery kicks off a dazzling show “Location, Location, Location”. This spectacular show features an extraordinary view of the world as seen though eye of a camera lens. Stirring, arresting, remarkable: All words to describe the work of these photographic artists who have been captivated by the world around them and masterfully share that vision. Fine Art Photographer Susie Reed… featured." Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent: "Join Susie Reed for an extra day at Sedona PhotoFest. For those who can't get enough of 2012 Sedona PhotoFest… Susie Reed is conducting a scenic Sedona sunset photo instruction tour… This year's Sedona PhotoFest is happening for the second time. Jack Dykinga and Susie Reed are among some prominent photographers at the first who will be returning. Susie is speaking June 7 at 5 p.m. in the Sedona Arts Center Theater… Susie's presentation is already full, but there is still room to join her for a more intimate learning experience and photo shoot on her June 11 sunset photo instruction tour…" Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent: "Explore Ancient Wonders of Sedona - Goldenstein Gallery, Susie Reed and Pink Jeeps combine for Archaeology Month event. Pink Jeep Tours, Southwest rock art photographer Susie Reed and Goldenstein Gallery are collaborating to honor Archaeology Month by presenting "Explore Ancient Wonders of Sedona," which is a unique opportunity to see and learn about some of Sedona's archaeological treasures from colorful experts. This event includes a Pink Jeep tour to Honanki Heritage Site proceeded by a talk by Susie at Goldenstein Gallery, where she exhibits her beautiful photos…" Read more.

Sedona Biz: "New Spring Photo Class at Sedona Arts Center. If you love taking pictures and want to improve your photography this is the class for you. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there are ways to make pictures better, which award-winning fine art and commercial photographer Susie Reed will explore in this 4-part course..." Read more.

Sedona Biz: "Photo Tip: Close Up Photography by Susie Reed. Today’s camera’s sophisticated features go a long way towards helping create beautiful images, but they can’t think and see for us. Sometimes camera functions, such as autofocus, are better left turned off. Autofocus works well in most situations, but it can be problematic with close up photography..." Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent: "Susie Reed calendar signing to follow Sedona Arts Center class...Susie Reed's new Southwest Rock Art Calendar is the fourth edition of her popular offering, but her passion for the subject dates back to 1995 when she first got hooked after discovering a wonderful array of pictographs and petroglyphs while visiting Sedona. For the next ten years Reed returned often to photograph rock art and finally moved to Sedona from the Bay Area in 2005 to facilitate her work... Susie Reed has become known as one of the preeminent photographers of ancient rock art. Her pictures have been viewed and collected by people in many countries. They're in the Coconino National Forest archives and thanks to a generous grant she received from the Sedona Arts and Cultural Commission her rock art photos are permanently displayed in Sedona Visitor and Information Centers." Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent
: "Reed to give talk on prehistoric rock art. Over the last 15 years, award-winning photographer Susie Reed has had some amazing adventures, coincidences and opportunities come her way following her heart's calling to photograph prehistoric rock art in and around Sedona. Her tales are as colorful and captivating as her photos. She'll share some of both, provide information about rock art and discuss the role instincts and intuition play in the artistic process during a free talk at the Sedona Art Center... Some have called Susie Reed an archeologist and conservationist for her efforts to document, protect, conserve and share rock art, which she does for its historical, intrinsic value and beauty and out of concern for its vulnerability. Through teaching, talks, writing and her critically acclaimed Southwest rock art photographs and calendars Reed helps educate the public about site etiquette, preservation and the importance of maintaining and respecting natural wonders and archeological treasures." Read more.

Sedona Biz: "Susie Reed to Give Free Talk... She’ll share some of her colorful stories and photos... at Sedona Art Center on Sunday February 20th ... Reed’s talk is being held in conjunction with the Sedona Arts Center’s “Process of Art - Faculty Exhibition, which she’s participating in through February. The school is also offering three new Susie Reed photo workshops. They include a Photoshop class on March 19th, a Sedona Photo Shoot on April 23rd and a “Photo Critique and Picture Talk” workshop on May 21st.” Read More.

Sedona Red Rock News: "Sedona photographer Susie Reed's photos - rich with color - delight the senses and jump off the pages of her 2011 Southwest Rock Art, Grapes & Vineyard and Farmer's Market calendars." Read more in Sedona Red Rock News December 10, 2010 The Scene section.

Kudos/Verde Independent: "Artists, events come together at Goldenstein Gallery" Goldenstein Gallery in uptown Sedona is holding an interactive holiday event as part of their December holiday show "Gifts that Adorn, Gifts that Inspire, Gifts that Keep Giving." There will be a signing of Susie Reed's 2011 Rock Art Calendar
...Her passion for Sedona's "Rock Art" is enduring. She's been photographing pictographs and petroglyphs in and around Sedona since 1995. In 2008 she received an Artist Project Grant from the Sedona Arts and Cultural Commission to facilitate this work." Read more.

Sedona Biz: "
Photographer Susie Reed sensitivity captures the essence of her subjects with insight, passion and skill no matter what she focuses her camera upon. Her work can be seen in three new 2011 photo calendars... all contain interesting, useful information along with her beautiful, captivating photos." Read more.

Sedona Red Rock News: "5 photographers show at Goldenstein Gallery." Featured in this exhibit are photographers Judy Feldman, Chuck Rolle, Mal Cooper, Susie Reed, and Alba Elena... Reed has more than 30 years experience, and no matter what she photographs, she seeks to show the beauty and essence of her subjects... Like a painter, she works with colors and contrast until her sibjects come alive. Reed's work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries. She is currently on the Sedona Arts Center faculty." Read more in Sedona Red Rock News July 2, 2010 The Scene section.

Sedona Arizona Vacations.com
: "If you’re a photography enthusiast come to Sedona, Arizona for an eight day celebration of Southwest Photography. The Sedona Arts Center is proud to present the Sedona PhotoFest July 18th – 25th. In this inaugural year, the PhotoFest offers workshops presentations, keynote talks, panel discussions, evening events and lots of things for the entire family to do. Take this opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the skills you already have from award winning photographers like Pulitzer-winning photographer Jack Dykinga, landscape photographer Tom Till, award-winning photographer Susie Reed and many more masters of photography." Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent: "Photo Shoot Workshop with Susie Reed. Popular Sedona Arts Center instructor Susie Reed will be teaching a Photo Shoot Workshop at Sedona's scenic Back O' Beyond trail. Students are certain to be inspired by stunning views and Reed's insightful instruction... Susie Reed has over 30 years experience as a fine art and commercial photographer. She shows her critically acclaimed photos at Goldenstein Gallery and her Southwest Rock Art photos are permanently displayed in Sedona Visitor Centers through the generosity of a Sedona Arts and Cultural Commission Artist Project Grant." Read more.

iSedona.com: "Goldenstein Gallery Artists Support Desert Star School. Acclaimed Goldenstein Gallery artists Alok, Susie Reed and Gloria Rothrock are among the artists whose creations will be auctioned off... The work donated by these artists are fine examples of the wonderful cross section of art found at Goldenstein Gallery, voted the best gallery in Sedona the last two years... Susie Reed has donated a vibrant orchid photo so vivid it dances off the canvas." Read more.

Kudos/Verde Independent: "Photographer Susie Reed debuts 2010 Calendar. Award-winning photographer Susie Reed's new 2010 Southwest Rock Art calendar was a labor of love for the Sedona artist who beautifully brings the past into the present through her pictures. People say her photos are so vibrant and rich, the textures so vivid; it's like seeing at rock art in person... Reed uniquely and sensitively interprets rock art, which she's been photographing for 14 years, ever since she unexpectedly discovered a wonderful array of pictographs and petroglyphs while vacationing in Sedona. Some say Reed collaborates with the ancient artists whose rock art she depicts. Her reverence and affinity for her subject shows in her work." Read more.

Sedona Red Rock News: "Photographer unveils petroglyph calendar... Susie Reed's passion for rock art is displayed in her new 2010 Southwest Rock Art Calendar. She interprets creations made by prehistoric artists with insight and sensitivity... Reed's rock art photos are permanently displayed in Sedona Visitor Centers as the result of an Artist Project Grant she received from the Sedona Arts and Cultural Commission. Her photographs can also be sen at Goldenstein Gallery... Her photos enable people to view pictographs and petroglyphs without disturbing archeological sites." Read more in the Sedona Red Rock News December 11, 2009 edition.

Kudos/Verde Valley News: "Explore the Mysteries of Ancient Art. Celebrated fine art photographer Susie Reed... has been exhibited in major museums and galleries including Camerawork Gallery, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, the De Young Museum, Friends of Photography, the International Museum of Photography and the Library of Congress... Her adventures photographing rock art are as colorful as her photos. Her passion for the subject is enduring. She's been photographing of pictographs and petroglyphs in and around Sedona since 1995... No matter what she's photographing, her intention is always to show the beauty and essence of her subjects. Much like a painter, she works with colors and contrast until her subjects come alive." Read more.

Sedona Red Rock News:
"Talk on Rock Art Set... at Goldenstein Gallery. Photographer Susie Reed will share her thoughts about the power of pictures and why she believes ancients created certain rock art to be seen by their own and future generations... Many of her collectors say her beautiful pictures are so vibrant and alive they can smell the flowers, her fruit and vegetable photos make their mouths water and her ancient rock art images make them feel they're in archeological sites. Reed draws upon over 30 years experience behind the camera, her keen eye, good instincts and digital technology to create her vivid images." Read more in the Sedona Red Rock News June 5, 2009 edition.

Kudos Art & Gallery Guide: "Celebrate the Art of the Profound. Goldenstein Gallery, a name synonymous with style and innovation, has been delighting locals and visiting collectors for years... The gallery is known for its diversity of world-renowned local and regional artists in all media and styles... "The Profound Palette," a series that runs in May and June reflects the exciting diversity of the gallery artists and promises to take viewers deeply into the art experience... Award-winning photographer Susie Reed has joined Goldenstein Gallery where her beautiful, highly acclaimed Sedona rock art photos will be featured this June. Reed will give a free talk at the gallery... She'll show photos, share her thoughts about the meaning of rock art and tell of adventures she's had photographing the subject for over 13 years." Read more.

Sedona Magazine: "Check It Out 'rock, paper, calendar' Photographer Susie Reed collaborates with Sedona's ancient artists - from as far back as 12,000 years ago. The new faculty member at the Sedona Arts Center has cpatured photographs of ancient rock art at nearby archeological sites and created a locally top-selling calendar called "Sedona Rock Art." She first became captivated by Sedona's pictographs and petrpglyphs in 1995... Reed, who lived in the Bay area at the time... was best known in San Francisco for vibrant photographs of flowers, fruits and vegetables as well as portraiture, of everyone from Walter Cronkite and Nancy Pelosi to Bonnie Raitt and the Grateful Dead. But photographing rock art was her heart's new calling and she moved to Sedona in 2005." Read more in Sedona Magazine's spring 2009 issue.

Sedona Red Rock News: "Photographer Susie Reed has joined Godenstein Gallery where her beautiful Sedona rock art photos will be featured the coming June... Reed will teach a fine arts photographers workshop at the Sedona Arts Center." Read more in the Sedona Red Rock News March 27, 2009 edition.

Arizona Daily Sun - Sunday Arts Section: "New rock art calendar a hit. Sedona photographer Susie Reed has 12 stunning photos that speak to the ages... Although drawn on rock, the images depicted dance with the lightness of air... 'Sedona Rock Art,' by Sedona photographer Susie Reed is one of the lovelist calendars to grace bookstore shelves in years... The calendar has been selling out at venues in Sedona. It is also the best-selling calendar at the Museum Shop and Bookstore at the Museum of Northern Arizona, said Kelly Baxter, who manages the bookstore." Read more.

Kudos/Verde News: "Susie Reed: Grant recipient passionate about Rock Art... Susie Reed has a unique gift for photographing rock art... Reed's beautiful photos capture the essence of petroglyphs and pictographs created hundreds of years ago by Native Americans. Her insightful pictures are, engaging, intriguing and thought provoking. Some are complex and mysterious... Though she has a keen interest in archeology, Reed prefers being an artist because of the freedom of expression it allows her... She's an astute oberver, conservationist and storyteller with a highly curious nature who learned archeology from native Americans, Forest Service workers, archeologists and others she's met along the way." Read more.

Kudos/Verde News - Special Section Women in Community Today: "The Shutterbug - Susie Reed focuses her camera on the rocks. Award-winning Sedona photographer Susie Reed photographs from an artist's perspective... Through her business Susie Reed Photos she primarily shoots in the field, on location, capturing shots as she finds them... Some of her favorite subjects include rock art and Indian ruins, landscapes, fruits and vegetables, vineuards, gardens and flowers... In June 2008, the Sedona Arts and Cultural Commission awarded Reed a $5000 Artist Project Grant to photograph rock art and work on a book." Read more.

Arizona Daily Sun - Sunday Arts Section: "Reed joins Sedona Arts Center Faculty. Sedona photographer Susie Reed will be teaching 'Develop a Photographer's Eye,' a photography workshop... at the Sedona Arts Center... Reed will share insights gained from more than 30 years experience in fine arts and commercial photography," Read more.

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