"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the one who’ll decide where to go."- Dr. Seuss

When I first started photographing people in their happy places, I never knew just how much it would actually change my life.

I started photographing friends and family purely to "find myself" after I was called to attend a horrific and traumatic incident in my 'other' job.. That incident nearly destroyed me.
In an effort to return to 'normal', I pointed my camera in the faces of family and friends, at every opportunity I could,- and I began to see that photographing other people in their happy moments made me happy again. My smile came back, and slowly but surely I began to heal.
With every photo shoot (& there were a lot!), I started to return to being my "old self" again. Fast forward a couple of years, and here I am!

So why Photograph School Formals? 

It wasn't long before I started photographing School Formals, and I can honestly say I love it!  

At every single Formal photo shoot I've had the pleasure of photographing, I have walked away feeling accomplished and proud of myself that I have been able to deliver beautiful heartfelt images. I love photographing my 'Sharon Dawn Graduates' in all their gorgeousness!

It makes my heart warm to hear these students stories of accomplishment, struggle, and determination and being there to naturally capture and watch them celebrate their efforts at their formal night celebrations makes me super happy! (& a tad proud).
I am pretty lucky to be able to do a job that I absolutely love.

Sharon Dawn Photography Prom photo sessions book out very quickly. Be sure to contact Sharon early to avoid disappointment. 

“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” - Oprah Winfrey