Writer
Photographer
(Wanna be) singer
Fuelled with curiosity, a thirst for learning and artistic expression, I approach life without taking myself too seriously. However…
if I don’t write… if I don’t photograph… if I don’t sing…
I’ll implode. Seriously.
About Sue
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 the daughter 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 back in Adelaide combining administrative expertise with my entrepreneurial artistic endeavours. I’m a dreamer and a doer. I’ve been incredibly fortunate that some fantasies have come true, liking photographing Paul McCartney, the Commonwealth Games and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Other dreams are scheduled, like NYC in 2030.
I believe we are here to learn, grow and be true to what lights us up.
2026 Projects
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:
Exhibition
Loreto Contemporary SpringArt
Date
August 28th - 30th
Address
316 Portrush Road, Marryatville, South Australia, 5068.
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
Things I’d Like To Say.
What We’re Called To Do
Saturday 9 January 2021. I had a late call up from Getty Images to cover the Tennis Australia announcement at Memorial Drive. During the press conference as I was photographing South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer Professor Nicola Spurrier, something happened that caused me to put the camera down.
Who’s Boss
Yesterday I returned to work from my Christmas holiday break. Before I’d even arrived, I met a new boss.
Mourning Is A Bunch Of Used Tos
The tatty Havaianas lay strewn at the sliding door to the courtyard. I used to wear them while carrying my dog outside for toileting. He had died a few days before. Used tos were becoming apparent.
What’s Going On Here?
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