
Sunrise Over the Ocean (Santoro)

Winter Snowfall (Santoro)

Picture Perfect (Santoro)

A Peek at Asbury Park (Santoro)

Ocean Deep (Santoro)

Ocean Spray (Santoro)

Asbury Park Shines (Santoro)

Sunrise Prayer (Santoro)

Floating (Santoro)

Awakening (Santoro)

A Day at the Beach (Santoro)

Sunrise Over the Jetty (Santoro)

The Day Begins (Santoro)

Ralph Relaxes Down the Shore (Santoro)

Sunrise in Pink (Santoro)

A Time to Think (Santoro)

Ocean Tide in Black & White (Santoro)

Sunrise Reflection (Santoro)

Ocean Grove Boardwalk (Santoro)

Sunrise on the Move (Santoro)

Sunrise Serenade (Santoro)

Peace and Calm (Santoro)

Asbury Park Casino (Santoro)

Beautiful Blue Day (Santoro)

Winter Sky (Santoro)
Suzanne Santoro
Photographer
I am a true local artist, residing right here in Ocean Grove. Completely self-taught, I began taking photographs to express myself in ways I was not able to otherwise. I found beauty through the lens, a beauty not always easily seen in other places: the intricate details of life, the subtle nuance of time passing like a snail in the sand. See, a photograph slows down time, forces us to look, really look, to notice and contemplate, contemplate those life-affirming moments which might otherwise be lost in the hurrying whirr of surviving a difficult world. With my photographs, I want to make the world just a little less difficult.
The ocean is where I feel safest, most at home, most myself. I know I am exactly where I belong when glimpsing this magnificent beast of nature through the humble lens of my camera. I feel protected and protective. I feel very much alive and free.
People may ask, “Why do you take so many photographs of the sunrise?” And I tell them: Because, like snowflakes, every sunrise is different, unique, has its own personality, its own tale to tell. The sunrise is akin to my own heart, rising to meet each new day with enthusiasm, love, and not a single regret.
Comments (21)
Your work is amazing and I shouldn’t say work because for you it’s your life and it’s your fun and it’s your excitement, your everything!
Thank you for sharing I absolutely love seeing all the beautiful pictures that you take.
Beautiful and inspiring!
Just WOW! Keep up the great job of capturing true beauty!🤩
Sue, your photography is marvelous!
I have one of your early works hanging in my home and I get to enjoy it every day!
Thank you for sharing your talent!!
Sue’s pictures are breathtaking!! I have one in my dining room which I admire everyday. Can’t wait for the show!!
AWESOME PICTURES! DELIGHTFUL TO VIEW. THE VARIETY OF SUNRISE PICTURES IS SO BEAUTIFUL. SEEING ALL OF THEM WAS AN ENJOYABLE START OF MY DAY
Awesome photos! Love it! Sue Santoro is a unique talent!
Love her work. Sue is a unique talent. She sees things the rest of us don’t.
Good for you Suzanne! I’m sorry we lost touch! You truly are gifted!
Sue, your words and photographs are beautiful. You are an inspiration!
Absolutely fabulous sue. Really really beautiful works of art thank you for the privilege of seeing your work.
………joel……….
Wow!! So many moving photos it was hard to limit my choices to just a few!! “Sunrise in Pink” is my favorite photo. The pink shimmer in the waves is stunning as is the teal-ish color of the foamy waves. The amazing sunrise just adds to beauty of this photograph. “Winter Snowfall” practically looks like a painting!! Delicate yet Powerful!! “Ocean Spray” looked like multitudes of fountains rising from the sea. And finally, “Flowing” which, to me, depicts a Unicorn, maybe a Pegasus, on the left side facing right, facing a Panda, on the right, in light play. Again, just my, perceptions of magnificent photographs!!
Sue Your Photos captures so Much beauty in the world. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures.
Amazing.these pieces truly speak to me.Each one in their own unique way. I truly enjoyed each and every photo I look forward to getting to know your art down the road
I love love the subject material and how you capture it. Its great to hear somebody speak about photography as you do, and I am so happy that you found yourself exactly where you should be; that you walk out your front door to see such beauty to share with us.
Sue, your work is truly aww inspiring! These photos are truly full of your beautiful heart, and your open, beautiful eyes! They are so truly a direct reflection of your love, respect, and true love of your surroundings! I truly love your works of beauty, thank you so very much for sharing, and all your appreciation and love of your beach and surrounding areas!
Wow Sue, really cool 🙂
My favorite has to be ‘Ocean Spray’, but they’re all great!
Sue,
These photographs are absolutely beautiful you have a real talent
The new photos are inspired! The colors! Keep them coming!
Your pictures are so inspiring. So beautiful. Your really good at what you do. Keep it up & keep posting because I love looking at your pictures.
Doing what you do can be a vulnerable path.
Your work gives in a deeply personal way. Thank you for presenting it with an open heart.
Not everyone can be so fearless.