About Me
Susan Segal is a professional photographer with more than thirty years of experience.
She received her BFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. "As an art student in the late 70’s ACCD was an amazing time in my life. I was influenced by the works of Guy Bourdin, Irving Penn as well as the surrealist painter Rene Magritte, from whose work I drew inspiration then and now."---Susan
Susan’s photographs have been reproduced for billboards, book covers and corporate brochures in national and international advertising campaigns. Book projects include her "A Pink Flamingo" published in collaboration with 10Speed Press Publishers 1989. "A Pink Flamingo" can also be found in "The Whole POP Catalogue, The Berkeley Pop Culture Project" published by Avon Books 1991. Last but not least, one of her flamingo photographs was included for "The Original Pink Flamingos, Splendor on the Grass" published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd 1999.
"A Pink Flamingo". was the only book to be featured on the groundbreaking series, The World of Audubon: Flamingo Watch. This live-feed, satellite broadcast from the Rift Valley in Kenya aired in 1995. The newly launched cable channel, Turner Broadcasting Systems (TBS) broadcasted this show around the world in real time. It was also the very first production that brought the TBS the BBC and the National Audubon Society together as co-producers for this groundbreaking live television experience internationally.
"I am proud and honored that the BBC include my book in their production."---Susan
"To say that my book has legs is an understatement. After all this time I continue get requests to use my book or photos of John Waters or Don Featherstone the creator of the original plastic flamingo. Not only did my book make the trek to the Rift Valley so did a pair of Don’s plastic flamingos, which are proudly part of the permanent collection in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. Kitsch is alive and well in D.C."
"My work has evolved over the years from those early days growing up in Los Angeles. I am thankful for the support of my parents who encouraged me to pursue a career as a photographer. I find the creative process and collaborations very exciting when it all clicks into place. Inspiration is all around. Some of my best ideas have come to me in the shower or in my dreams. It’s all part of my creative journey."
Susan lives in Northern California with her son who is a very talented artist in his own right.
All of Susan Segal’s images are available to purchase individually or bundled.
I started my career as an advertising photographer in Los Angeles in the early 1980’s where I grew up. I received my BFA from Art Center College of Design.
I have worked on advertising campaigns for Chase Investments, Daily Express Newspaper-London Edition, Monadnock Paper Mills, Sunsoft Corp., Ace Publishing Group, Headline Book Publishers and Dutton Publishers to name a few. My photos have been used for billboards, magazines, and book covers.
A special shout out to my publisher Ten Speed Press in Berkeley, CA. Ten Speed Press took a chance on my book "A Pink Flamingo" that still has legs more than 25 years later!
If you want a personalized signed copy of my book for you or the Flamingo lover in your life, I will be happy to accommodate you.
I accept Venmo for all purchases. Books are $15.00 each - includes all shipping & handling anywhere in the U.S.A.
To discuss usage or purchasing any of my copyright photographs, contact me at segalfoto@napanet.net
All photographic images displayed on this website are for viewing purposes only and are under the protection of the United States and International Copyright laws. No contents, text or photographs on this website may be reproduced, copied, stored or manipulated in any form by electronic or mechanical means without written permission from Susan Segal or her representatives.
