From Banking to the banks of Venice - one womans career journey

February 23rd, 2006

Three years ago Sue Kennedy spent her days locked away in an office in the world of banking. Her daily life consisted of managing her employer’s strategic approach to disability issues in the workplace. Today, she now follows her dream of landscape photography, travelling regularly to destinations as diverse as Wales and Venice, photographing beautiful locations at all hours of the day.

Although all her photography takes place outside in all weathers, Sue is based in an Artist’s Studio in what was once an old flourmill, but is now converted into a variety of studios and offices. It nestles on the banks of the River Stort on the outskirts of Harlow, hiding behind the willow trees, and this rural location is in itself a source of inspiration. It’s also a long way from her City of London office building.

She was recently awarded membership of the Essex Guild of Craftsmen, (http://www.essexcraftguild.co.uk/) a non-profit making organisation that aims to bring together genuine crafts workers who either live or work in the county of Essex

Since taking the huge step of going solo Sue has exhibited her work at many shows, including the prestigious Country Living Show in London, where she sells her handmade greeting cards and limited edition prints.

Her work has also been published in a variety of magazines from Real Homes to Photography Monthly.

“It hasn’t been easy, Sue admits, “and I’ve learned a lot along the way”. In fact, Sue’s best advice for anyone wanting to pursue photography as a dream career is:

* Find your photographic style and stick with it. Don’t try to photograph things that don’t suit your style.
* Take advice, but make your own decisions.
* Stick with camera equipment you know and love. The new models may look sexy, but your business probably won’t be able afford vanity purchases at the start.

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