Photo and image research combines many skills. Each project differs and may combine one or many facets of the research process from developing photo needs to finding material and creating data bases and credit lists. Research is often a "treasure" hunt and relies on networking skills and having a font of information to draw on. Susan is curious by nature and that aspect of her personality has enhanced her ability to find and discover ways to work through unusual and difficult requests. She is inventive and enjoys solving problems. Susan has developed a wide network of sources to tap. Her degree in art history and pleasure in visiting museums throughout the world has given her a solid base in researching fine art. She has done research for museum exhibits, corporate reports, web sites and all levels and subjects of textbooks from K to graduate school levels. She has extensive experience clearing advertisement permissions as well. Perhaps her most unique ability is to combine photo research with photography. This is a great asset, particularly when there is a crunching deadline. Susan has a studio and will do set up shots with turn around time often measured in minutes from request to delivery. She has embraced the internet world and uses it to full advantage. Shooting on spec is done without obligation. Susan offers a full service research and photography service. She is compulsively organized and efficient and works well with professors, photo research managers and editors.