blended photography

Blended Photography is a unique artistic process that transforms an original photograph into a rich, multi-layered work of art.  By merging the image with digital enhancements, painterly effects, and creative depth, each piece becomes a singular expression—

Blended Photography is a unique artistic process that transforms an original photograph into a rich, multi-layered work of art.  By merging the image with digital enhancements, painterly effects, and creative depth, each piece becomes a singular expression—

What begins as a captured moment evolves through digital and handcrafted techniques, 

resulting in a one-of-a-kind fusion of photography and artistry—evoking emotion, texture, and depth beyond a traditional photograph.

This technique has been recognized in competitions and juried exhibitions, 

including Best of Show, Best Photograph, and First Place awards, with jurors noting 

how Suzette's work blurs the line between photography and other forms of art.

Why?

In Suzette's own words:

"Having begun my career in the era of film and darkroom photography, I initially struggled to embrace digital technology, questioning how artistic integrity could coexist with evolving tools. This challenge led me to explore ways to merge traditional photographic craftsmanship with contemporary digital techniques, ultimately redefining the boundaries of photographic art.

Through experimentation, I developed a process that integrates multiple artistic disciplines into photography. By layering textures, introducing painterly elements, blending multiple exposures, and physically altering the final print, I discovered a unique way to elevate a photograph beyond its raw capture. These techniques add depth, texture, color, and mood in ways that were never possible in traditional darkroom development. The result is a wholly distinctive artistic expression—one that neither falls strictly into traditional photography nor mixed media, but rather exists as a synthesis of both.

To articulate this approach, I coined the term Blended Photography. Unlike generic photo manipulation techniques that involve simple digital alterations, Blended Photography is a deliberate artistic process that fuses photographic realism with interpretative enhancement, all originating from the photographer’s own image. This is not merely a technique but an artistic philosophy—one that bridges photography with digital and physical embellishments to produce a singular work of art."