Susan Burnstine

Photographer / Writer

The Vanities.
LARRY FINK

The Vanities is an unembellished study of Hollywood's illustrious post-Oscar party hosted yearly by Vanity Fair. Fink curiously unravels the human psyche in honest rather than manufactured moments, making The Vanities a truly compelling and at times sardonic look into this exclusive world of the Hollywood elite.

Iraq | Perspectives.
BENJAMIN LOWY

Whether shooting through the interior frame of a Humvee or gazing through eerie green military-issue night goggles, Lowy captures Iraq in a truly unique, candid and at times heart-pounding manner. This brilliant perspective allows us to view the theater of wartime Iraq in a genuine, unflinching manner.

The Mark of Abel.
LYDIA PANAS

Exceptional portraiture that is evocative, compelling and timeless. Each image gradually peels the layers of psyches belonging to family members and friends in her life. This is a treasure of a book.

Salt & Truth.
SHELBY LEE ADAMS

Salt & Truth is a powerful, untainted and empathetic exploration of the people and land of Appalachia, which is rarely disclosed to outsiders. These remarkable images continue to resonate long after the book has been closed.

The Brothers.
ELIN HØYLAND

An enchanting series of photographs that focuses on two elderly bachelor brothers and their untarnished, vanishing way of life. Often touching and at times humorous, it progresses much like a timeless ballad, tenderly honoring these two endearing men.

History's Shadow.
DAVID MAISEL

A breathtaking exploration of re-photographed x-rays from museum archives. Each successive page builds a lingering sense of mystery and wonder within these remarkably transformed historical objects.

Sunder.
BRUCE HALEY

Bruce Haley's insightful and powerful exploration of the former USSR and other iron curtain countries may initially seem apocalyptic on the surface. But as pages are turned and one looks deeper, these harsh, solitary images provide a profound message of hope in the enduring human spirit. This is a truly outstanding book in every way.

Photographs 2001-2009.
KEN ROSENTHAL

If the best things come in small packages, Ken Rosenthal's much anticipated and long overdue catalog fits the bill. This soft cover gem includes fourteen of Rosenthal's most well known works, all of which create a haunting world full of mystery and wonder.

The Suffering of Light.
ALEX WEBB

Compelling, powerful, vibrant and breathtaking. This ambitious retrospective examines misfortune in the world in an intimate, honest, raw and at times quietly ironic and humorous manner.

Susan Burnstine is an award winning fine art and commercial photographer originally from Chicago and now based in Los Angeles. Burnstine is represented in galleries across the United States, widely published throughout the world and has written for several photography magazines, including a monthly column for Black and White Photography Magazine (UK).

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