Susan Lewis is a local Bay Area photographer. Her inspiration comes from the natural beauty that exists precariously against modern development. With each photograph, she allows the natural elements of color, shape, and motion to resonate with her own feelings in that moment. Her goal is to present a timeless image that invites the viewer’s emotional response. To capture rare moments or unusual compositions of animals in their natural environment. It is critical for her to record special, fleeting instances without interfering with the animals’ natural behaviors in any way.

Lewis began taking photographs in black and white print format. The advancements in quality over the last couple of decades in digital photography allowed her to transition to photographing exclusively in digital. She uses mostly Nikon cameras and lenses. Her work is comprised of approximately 40% landscapes and 60% wildlife.

Lewis is a former Las Positas College alumnus. Reflecting on her time at LPC, Lewis states, “I’m so grateful to the Las Positas College Photography program and its expert instructors. Photography is not simply about taking random pictures here and there. Photography is an art, and this program gave me a path to improve and enhance my passion”.