Susie Reed

Susie shares her passion for photography and Sedona through her captivating pictures and expertly crafted private tours. She’s a highly regarded guide who leads photography and vortex tours.

Susie began guiding in 2009 while serving as a photography instructor at the Sedona Arts Center. Her teaching background spans prestigious institutions, including the San Francisco Art Institute and California College of the Arts, as well as numerous camera clubs and photography festivals. Her work has been exhibited in notable venues such as the Cooper Hewitt Museum, the De Young Museum, the International Museum of Photography, and Sedona’s acclaimed Goldenstein Gallery.

Her celebrated Native American rock art photographs are on permanent display at the Sedona Forest Service and local visitor centers. Susie’s images have also appeared in books, magazines, calendars, films, newspapers, websites, posters, and even on television—reaching and inspiring a wide audience.

What truly sets her vortex tours apart is the guided meditation she offers, often leading to profound personal insights for her guests. On her photography and night sky tours, she helps photographers of all levels quickly elevate their skills and capture the breathtaking beauty of Sedona’s landscapes and star-filled skies.