Susan Auriemma, a native Rhode Islander and occasional NewYorker
Susan picked up her first Nikon when her first child was born and hasn’t put it down since. When Susan isn’t shooting landscapes and waves, she is busy shooting interiors and architecture as well as food photography for her clients.
Susan’s fine art photography features softened textures and colors that evoke a sense of calm. Growing up just steps from the ocean, Susan developed an innate connection to the soothing effects of waves—their sights and sounds fostering a deep sense of tranquility. Through her fine art pieces, she brings this serenity into the home.
Images from the Echoes of Light Collection reflect the artist's intention to inspire peace. Susan achieves this effect by softening images of waves and water using a technique known as Intentional Camera Movement (ICM). This method subtly blurs the image, preserving enough detail for the subject to remain recognizable while avoiding complete abstraction.
Pieces are presented in one of two ways: Many are printed as dye sublimation on aluminum in a float frame designed to evoke the impression of a painting rather than a traditional photograph. By eliminating the need for glass between the viewer and the image, it suggests the appearance of a canvas painting. Alternatively, images are printed on watercolor paper with a deckled edge and presented in a shadow box style frame as a water color painting would be. Many viewers, upon seeing this collection, initially believe the images are paintings rather than photographs. The artist considers this the highest compliment, as it confirms her intention has been successfully realized.

