SHARON HALLMAN-The Soul behind the lens
I am a visual storyteller, advocate for inclusion and chicken caregiver.
As a documentarian of life, love, purpose and service, I create images that make you feel.
In our work together, I am not just making photographs for you, I am guiding you to make memories: to remember what your Soul is here for, to preserve the time you have with your family, to treasure places you love and times of transition.
MY FIRST VISUAL STORY
My love of storytelling started at a very young age.
When I was a little girl, what I remember most about visiting my grandparents was that as soon as I would arrive I would race to their living room and rummage through drawers filled with hundreds of old photos; seemingly forgotten moments that were now memories-people, places- waiting to be brought back to life.
When I was small I would sit on my Poppy's lap and beg him tell me stories about the people I saw in the photos. I distinctly remember the sound of his voice and his laughter, as he would recall the fun they were having in the picture, or him telling me about the vacation they took, the birth of his three children or about his brother who passed away. I loved hearing about my ancestors that I never met and about how they lived their lives.
Some images live in the heart.
As I got older and no longer fit on his lap we would sit next to each and reminisce over the same pictures, still housed in the same fabulous drawers. I loved touching the old photos, yellowed and curled, some faded as I ran my hands along the edges and swam in the echoes of Poppy's stories, keeping the memories alive. I fell in love with the idea that one could actually freeze a moment in time and cherish it forever.
As time passed, he could no longer clearly recall the tales of the developed film and it became my turn to tell him who they were. He would smile as he listened and I watched the pictures return, this time in his mind, with exception of one.
No matter how old or frail he became, he would point to the bride beside him in a well-loved photograph and say,"she was the most beautiful woman I ever laid my eyes on." Then he would kiss her, hold her image to his heart and wipe tears from his eyes.
It was in that instant that I knew I wanted to be a photographer that made images that live in your heart, forever.
"SOMETIMES YOU WILL NEVER KNOW THE VALUE OF A MOMENT, UNTIL IT BECOMES A MEMORY" -Dr. Suess
MY APPROACH-Individuals & families
Most of my portrait sessions are made outside in nature. You will often find me with my clients in fields, old barns, in the woods, in water, surrounded by flowers, chickens, cows and horses irregardless of what the weather is like. I also have an indoor studio to serve my clients who prefer to be indoor as well as a private outdoor ‘studio’ that is currently being created out of a big old greenhouse structure (follow here for a peak into how we are building it-coming soon).
I LOVE creating experiences for my clients where their images not only serve as a beautiful reflection of who they were on the day their portrait was made but that the day itself was also memorable.
My work as natural light portrait photographer captures the soul of an individual and/or the connection of a family doing what they love with the people they love. I don't have a set ’style' but rather observe, capture and preserve your unique essence.
Each photoshoot is a combination of gentle creative coaching and natural direction based on years of experience to help you look your best in an organic and authentic way.
Life, captured is the preservation of a moment in time of your life in a way that reflects the light that shines brightly from within. It’s the story of you, your family, your journey, your business*.
It’s not just a photoshoot, it’s an empowering experience and I’d be honored to create one for you!
MY APPROACH-BUSINESSES
“YOUR WHY WILL TAKE YOU FUTHER THAN ANY HOW.” -LAUREN PACIONE
I document your purpose & service so you can cast your message out into the world…
My clients have used my images to enhance their personal brand, web and marketing presence in the fields of wellness, yoga & various therapies (psychotherapy, ecotherapy, equine therapy & music therapy). I’ve created content for artists and musicians, authors, designers, stage performers, dancers, dance companies, disability advocates, social awareness champions and change-makers as well as several organizations that provide services for the differently-abled community in both the profit and non-profit sectors.
Several NFP’s have used their images for fundraising events to gain donations and have been featured in newspapers and magazines which brought further awareness to their causes.
It is with tremendous joy that I work with soulful businesses & organizations who make this world a better, kinder, gentler, more loving place and whose mission is to serve and empower others.
Whether you want soulful images for branding, headshots, marketing, fundraising, web or social media content I can help you achieve your goals by making images that are organic and authentic while preserving and featuring your uniqueness so you can tell your story and cast your message into the world.
HOW-Find out more…(coming soon)
LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY (FAMILY + DOCUMENTARY)
SOUL BRANDING (BUSINESS)
Experience your life, captured.
SHARONHALLMANPHOTOGRAPHY@GMAIL.COM
571-439-9696