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  <bio>MARRIAGE OF ALL THE ARTS
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Sue started young with photography, and continued her education with a Fine Arts degree in photography and design from Skidmore College.

At school Sue built a well-versed technique in both portraiture and live performance photography, where she was the principle photographer for both the Theater and Dance departments. She has cultivated a passion for both photography and the performing arts, with study and work in both fields.

Now a New York-based performance and events photographer, Sue has gained an expertise in balancing the movement in live-action with the dramatic pause of the desired still shots at any event or wedding.

PRAISE
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Sue Kessler is now a distinct, new voice in live-action photography. Various performance artists, dance companies, musicians, as well as many arts publications turn to her to capture exquisite shots of performances, chronicling and promoting the beauty in their diverse work.

Sue's clients and editorial credits include: *The New York Times*, *Art Forum*, *New York* Magazine, *Time Out NY*, and *BizBash*, among others. Sue has frequent opportunity to photograph the performing arts at a theatre in Brooklyn she helped found, as well as shoots weddings throughout the year. 

&gt; &#8220;When I document events&#8212;especially weddings&#8212;my goal is to deliver images that are innovative, fresh and powerful. I try to find a unique way of marrying the **excitement** of live performance with the **power** of the captured image.&#8221; 
--Sue Kessler
</bio>
  <created-at type="datetime">2009-08-18T22:10:32-04:00</created-at>
  <headline>With extensive experience shooting performances, performers, fashion and art, Sue Kessler captures active moments of joy and spontaneity at every wedding or event</headline>
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  <headshot-updated-at type="datetime">2010-01-20T11:28:54-05:00</headshot-updated-at>
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  <image-updated-at type="datetime">2010-02-08T17:07:37-05:00</image-updated-at>
  <location>New York City</location>
  <name>Sue Kessler</name>
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  <rates>Sue's rates start at $5,500</rates>
  <title>Principal Photographer</title>
  <updated-at type="datetime">2010-02-08T17:07:39-05:00</updated-at>
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