Susan Elise

Susan Elise Shiebler is an award-winning photographer and artist based on Long Island, New York, whose work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, and cultural centers across the United States. Her fine art and photography have earned numerous distinctions, including Best in Show, First Place, and Most Popular awards.

With a career that bridges fine art, portrait photography, and graphic design, Susan has been commissioned for both public and private projects and has developed a distinctive visual style recognized for its clarity, composition, and warmth.

Susan’s lifelong passion for photography began in childhood, inspired by her father’s mastery of natural light. By age ten, she was already photographing landscapes and wildlife. Years later, while represented by the Ford Agency in New York, she collaborated on photo shoots with renowned photographers such as Bruce Weber and Titus Kana, experiences that profoundly shaped her artistic direction.

Known for her natural-light portraiture and timeless artistic sensibility, Susan continues to create work that balances classic technique with a modern perspective. She photographs from her studio on Eastern Long Island, producing fine art and portraits that reflect authenticity, elegance, and emotional depth.

Christa Ruth

Based on Long Island, New York, Christa Ruth is a professional photographer with over a decade of experience specializing in headshots, portraits, and fine art photography. Working alongside and apprenticing under her mother, Susan Elise Shiebler, an established New York portrait photographer, Christa developed a strong foundation in both technical skill and artistic vision. Her natural, photojournalistic approach captures authentic expression and genuine connection in every session.

Christa’s passion for photography began in childhood with landscapes and wildlife and has evolved into fine art that explores abstract nature, urban scenery, and conceptual imagery. Her work has been featured in art exhibits and private collections throughout New York, recognized for its composition, emotion, and artistic integrity.

In addition to her photography career, Christa serves as the Chief Archivist for a major art collection, overseeing the preservation and documentation of significant works of art. Balancing her artistic and archival expertise, she continues to produce headshots and portraits that celebrate individuality, creativity, and timeless visual storytelling.