Grants & Awards

• Merit Award for Digital Conceptualization – Black and White Magazine Special Issue (2007)
• Award for Best Black & White – "Interior Design", Self Portrait Series, B Complex Gallery, Atlanta (2005)
• Georgia Commission on Women, State of Georgia – Visual Artist Award for significant contribution to the arts in Georgia (1997)
• Bureau of Cultural Affairs, City of Atlanta – Artist commission for permanent installation, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (1996)
• Georgia Council for the Arts – Individual Artist Grant (Prison Series: 1994–1995; Storefront Churches: 1991–1992)
• Bureau of Cultural Affairs, City of Atlanta – Individual Artist Grant (1991–1992)
• Project Grant – "Living Our Real Lives", AGFA Gevaert (1984)

Publications

• Voyage ATL – March, “Waterway” and “Liquid Emerald” (2017)
• CODAworx Magazine – October Issue, “Liquid Emerald” (2014)
• Behind the Shutter Magazine – September Issue, “Medium Format” (2014)
• Black and White Magazine – Special Issue, Single Image Awards, Digital Conceptualization (2007)
• Camera Arts Magazine – September/October Issue, “Older Married Woman” (2006)
• White Graphics: The Power of White in Graphic Design – Photography, YWCA annual report
• Seven Days in Dekalb, Riverbend Books (1994) – Featured along with twenty photographers
• Dancing Naked in the Material World, Prometheus Books (1992) – Conceived and photographed by Marilyn Suriani, with words from female dancers
• Book of Days, Texas Monthly Press (1989) – Photograph for calendar
• Stripper Series: Published in Zeit Magazin (Germany), Moda Magazin (Italy), Cliché Magazine (Belgium) (1989)
• Can You See Me? Images of Atlanta’s Homeless (1986) – Featured with Atlanta photographers

Speaking Engagements

• Atlanta Women’s Foundation, Atlanta (2006)
• University of the Arts, Philadelphia – Presentation of Work (2001)
• University of Kentucky – Visual Sociology Conference, Speaker (2000)
• Baylor University – "Religion and Photography" (1999)
• Rich Auditorium, High Museum of Art – Panel Discussion on Book Publishing (1994)
• National Press Photographers Annual Meeting – Juror & Speaker, Atlanta (1992)

Positions & Appointments

• Workshop Instructor, Serenbe Photography Center (2010–2012)
• Artist-in-Residence, Serenbe Institute, Georgia (2009)
• Contributing Photographer, Atlanta Magazine (1983–2008)
• Hambidge Center Fellow, Residency, Georgia (2004)
• Photo Researcher/Editor, Turner Image Management, TBS Inc. (2000–2002)
• Senior Photographer, Creative Services, The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. Responsible for all photography, including sports, for all collateral materials (1994–1996)
• Artist-in-Residence, L’École Nationale de la Photographie, Arles, France (1995)
• Judge, National Press Photographers Association, Atlanta (1992)
• Volunteer Photographer, The Atlanta Project (1992–1993)
• Nexus Studio Artist, Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center (1989–1992)
• Faculty, Southeastern Center for the Arts, Atlanta (1981–1989)
• Photographer, Emory University (1981–1983)

Experience

• Fine Art Photographer (1989–2019)
• Documentary Photographer (1977–1998)
• Freelance Photographer (1983–2021)
• Photography Mentor
• Producer – "Women of Hardwick Prison" (Collaborative effort where female prisoners acted as photographers)
• Closing Ceremonies, Olympic Games (1996), Atlanta, GA. Production of photos displayed on a large video screen in the stadium during the MLK tribute.

Education

• M.F.A. Program, Georgia State University (1989–1990, 1995–1996)
• Documentary Photography, Portfolio Center, Atlanta (1979–1981)
• Fine Arts, Georgia State University (1977–1979)
• B.A. Sociology/Psychology, Millersville University (1969–1973)