I view my work as art and as an expression of my client’s personalities. My primary goal is to
give others what I would like to receive; a high level of expertise and creativity.

Susan Panetta's Background

Susan Panetta Portrait Photographer While at Southern Oregon State University my passion for studying art and music was enhanced and I was inspired by photography. I traveled to Europe with hand-rolled black and white film focusing on European architecture, landscape and local people. Cameras, lens, film and darkrooms have been a part of my life ever since.

Photographic Experience

I owned an operated a photographic portrait studio in the High Sierras where I lived for eighteen years. My time spent exploring the Eastern Sierras taught me how to be a location photographer, how to organize equipment and how to set up scenes. Photographing nature and landscape allowed me to develop a keen awareness of how to use natural scenes for portrait photography.

Currently

I returned to my hometown of Del Mar several years ago and now offer professional photographic services at my studio located in Encinitas. I am also available to travel to your location. I specialize in outdoor lighting and picturesque landscaping and utilize my ability to relax children allows me to capture their their natural candid expressions in a photograph.

What to Expect from Your Session

Each portrait session begins with a complimentary design consultation, which allows us to plan details of your portrait such as location, ideas, clothing, colors and what you would like the portrait to convey.
Sessions run one hour, but may be shorter when working with children.

Careful attention is given to each individual’s needs and desires for their portrait session and you are not rushed.
Our friendly atmosphere will put you at ease. Your input plays a key component in the results of the images.
We invite you to view a slideshow of your images two weeks after the shoot.

CERTIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS