Susan Clemence, CPP
Covering a wedding on Nauset Beach in 2013
There is no substitute for experience!
Susan is the owner and primary photographer at Monomoy Photography.
As a trained and certified Professional Photographer, Susan is proficient in the use of natural light, off-camera lighting techniques, and posing styles that produce professional and authentic images. She strives to make portraits and capture candid images that relate the Cape’s relaxed and casual atmosphere keeping the posing fun and easy, respecting the time and dignity of her subjects. With over 20 years of experience covering weddings and events she has the confidence and professionalism that people look for.
Susan is an accomplished artist, with 30+ years of experience in the craft of retouching, digital image body sculpting, and photo restoration, portrait enhancement & painted effects.
As a wife and mother, Susan works well with families, students and young children, and has personal experience with special needs children and dogs!
In 2020 Susan has maintained her Certified status since 2012 with continuing education credits.
Professional Biography
- Kelsey Airviews Customer Service; B&W film Development & Print making; Phot Restoration; Mounting & Framing; Studio Manager- Chatham, Massachusetts 1977 – 1985
- Colby Photo Supply Customer Service; Print Retouching; Photo restoration; Camera sales – Hyannis, Massachusetts 1987 – 1991
- Established Clemence Photography Studio owner/Photographer , specializing in Weddings, portraits and Photo restoration- East Harwich, Massachusetts 1989 – 2013
- earned designation: Certified Professional Photographer in 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. Re-certified in 2017.
- Rebranded the company as Monomoy Photography June 2013 to present.
Susan has photographed over 600 weddings, hundreds of family portraits and high school seniors, School Pictures at The Harwich Middle School in 2005, annual School Pictures at Rocking Unicorn Preschool in Chatham, and stays current in this evolving industry through courses offered by the New England Institute of Professional Photography and the national and regional professional associations, and by partnering with professional color labs and album companies. The designation of Certified Professional Photographer in 2012 is determined by experience, exam and image submission by the Professional Photographic Certification Commission and through Professional Photographers of America in Atlanta, GA. The certification was renewed in January 2017 through continuing education credits.
Susan at Forest Beach, South Chatham, 2009
Susan Clemence
2023 Newport, NH
December 2016