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

Sue McKay Self Portrait 2025
Sue McKay Self Portrait
Sue McKay Self Portrait with Yippee

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 in Adelaide combining administrative expertise with my entrepreneurial artistic endeavours. I’m a dreamer and a doer. I’ve been incredibly fortunate having some fantasies come true, liking photographing Paul McCartney, the Commonwealth Games and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Others 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.

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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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