Writer

Photographer

Fuelled with curiosity, a thirst for learning and artistic expression,
I approach life without taking myself too seriously.
However, if I don’t write… and if I don’t photograph…
I’ll implode. Seriously.

2026 Contemporary springART

2026 Contemporary springART

Small bird on a wire

Little Birdie 100 × 150cm signed limited edition fine art in teak frame
$3563

Uluwatu Beach Resort, Bali

Uluwatu Dream 120 × 98cm fine art in black satin frame
$2589

I am honoured to be returning to exhibit at this year’s Loreto contemporary springART, 28-30 August 2026.

Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York

Rockaway To JFK 60 × 90cm fine art in Tasmanian oak frame
$1251

SALA 2026 Art at Partridge

I am honoured to have been selected once again to exhibit as part of Art at Partridge.

Charcoal Sky 60 × 90cm fine art in Ash frame
$990

View 15th and 16th August at Partirdige House,
38 Partridge Street Glenelg

About Sue

Sue McKay Self Portrait
Sue McKay Self Portrait 2025

Born in the best decade there ever was, the 1960s, I am heavily influenced by the art, fashion, music, design and also the simple, altruistic values of honesty and respect from that era.

My music, photography and writing are expressions of these.

I am of Italian immigrant parents who settled in Adelaide, South Australia. As their youngest of five I learned human behaviour by watching those around me. I still do.

In my 20s I followed my Beatle heart all the way to Liverpool, London and Hamburg, retracing the footsteps of their early years. An overseas back-packing adventure became a five year sojourn buying property and living in England. It felt like home to me at a time when my real one no longer did. I fell in love with all things British but mostly Oasis. This period was a blink of the eye yet remains an essential part of my make up.

In the years since I built my career in Adelaide combining administrative expertise with my entrepreneurial artistic endeavours. I’m a dreamer and a doer. I’ve been incredibly fortunate having fantasies come true, liking photographing Paul McCartney, the Commonwealth Games and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Others pinch-me moments are scheduled.

I believe we are here to learn, grow and be true to what lights us up.

2026 Projects

2026 Vision Board created by Sue McKay

2026 is the Universal Year “1” signifying the start of a fresh nine-year cycle. The time is ripe for planting creative seeds and launching ideas.

I am honoured and excited to be returning to Loreto Contemporary SpringArt to exhibit three photographic works.

Regular short and long form writing will be published on my Substack, Dig It as well as here, on my website.

My Vision Board reminds me of what’s important, including becoming more confident and comfortable with expression and exposure, stretching my vocal chords singing with legendary Adelaide pop-rock band, The DTs.

Progress of these 2026 projects and more will be shared on my website and socials.

LOCKED IN:

SALA Exhibition
Art at Partridge

Date
August 15th - 16th

Address
38 Partridge Street, Glenelg,
South Australia, 5045.

LOCKED IN:

Exhibition
Loreto Contemporary SpringArt

Date
August 28th - 30th

Address
316 Portrush Road, Marryatville, South Australia, 5068.

Explore

  • Dig It On Substack

    Dig It on Substack

    WRITING

  • Kick It To Me

    SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Ornate writing journal

    Blog

    WRITING

  • Manhattan Rooftops

    New York City Gallery

    FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Poetry

    WRITING

  • Bali Sunset

    Bali Gallery

    FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

 Prior Projects

Exhibition ‘Limited’.

What do sporting lanyards have to do with photographic fine art depicting New York City, Bali, Lake Albert, and John Lennon?

SALA Festival

Nikon School Online:
Behind the Lens with
Sue McKay

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