Walcott Photography Studio | Staff Bios

John Walcott

John and Sue Walcott
John and Sue Walcott

Owner, Photographer and IT Manager

John's photographic experiences began a shortly after birth. Since his father was a professional photographer he spent many years job shadowing. His education includes: the U.S. Navy Photo School, graduation from Layton School of Art (MIAD) with honors and working for studios in Florida and Texas. In 1972, he returned to Wisconsin to work in the family's photography studio.

Earning the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman Degrees and Certified Professional Photographer status, places John in a select group of only 5% of the professional photographers in America. He's been honored for his service to the photographic industry in Wisconsin serving in all the offices of South Central and Southeastern Regional Professional Photography Associations. He's had the privilege of teaching photography to adult and children's vo-tech classes, 4-H photo leaders and fellow professionals. In 2009 John and Sue were honored by the Wisconsin Professional Photographers with the "Husband and Wife Award" for their service to the industry, community and church.

· Email: john@walcottstudio.com

Suzanne Walcott

Artist, Customer Service and Production Manager

Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Shortly after marrying John, she began working in the photographic profession. She quickly became very skilled in photographic restoration and art under the mentorship of John's parents Mert and Frances Walcott.

Suzanne earned the Photographic Craftsman degree in 2002 and Master of Electronic Imaging Degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in 2008. In 2004, she had the highest scoring electronic photographic image in international competition. And in 2005, she earned "Electronic Imager of the Year" from the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association (WPPA). She has created some of the top scoring photo restorations in Wisconsin and was honored with the Kodak Gallery Award for excellence in photography in 2008 and "International Electronic Imager of the Year" for 2007. In addition, she has been honored with Fuji Master Piece Awards in 2007, 2005 and 2004. Suzanne is past president of the South Eastern Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association and served five years on the board of directors of the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association.

· Email: sue@walcottstudio.com

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