Susie Inverso: Photographer and owner of Crimson Cat Studios. Susie grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in a household filled with dogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, and gerbils. She learned the language of animals at an early age, especially from her Golden Retriever, Buffy. Her best memories involve learning the trumpet and performing in her junior high jazz band and high school marching band. It was around that time that she also picked up her grandfather’s manual film camera. It was a Pentax, probably new in the 1960s or early 70s, and it made this “chck” sound that Susie fell in love with.

The camera took a near backseat while she studied music at Elmhurst College, but was never far from her hand. She spent as much time in the darkroom as she did in rehearsals, and after graduating with her Bachelor’s of Music, went straight to work in the photo industry.

For years she photographed weddings & portraits and played in several musical projects including bass guitar with The Bangers and trumpet with Mucca Pazza. She also photographed her beloved Chicago for 2 books in the 111 Places guidebook series: 111 Places in Chicago That You Must Not Miss and 111 Places For Kids in Chicago That You Must Not MIss .

Susie followed her passion to photograph pets and she shares her obstacles and how she looks forward every day to spending time with playful pups and making stunning artwork on a daily basis!

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