About the Photographer
Sharon Hartman was just 10 when her father patiently helped her process her first roll of film in the family’s basement, using a Brownie Hawkeye. With her mother’s encouragement, she assumed the role of family historian, documenting life through photos. It was a hobby she brought into adulthood and her teaching career, camera always at the ready.
It was no surprise that in the final years of this first career teaching elementary school, Sharon discovered a viable second career in photography. Today the award-winning professional photographer practices in her longtime Fort Collins home, combining two favorite things: kids and photography. “Together, that’s my passion: catching and recording priceless memories of children and their families.”
Her best moments? Taking photos of children of her former students, from babies to high school senior portraits. That sense of Fort Collins community has always enveloped Sharon’s
work. By recording generations of families on camera, she preserves the memories we all want to save.
“We think we won’t, but we really do forget what our children looked like,” she says. “That’s why I’m here—to capture those fleeting moments.”
Testimonials
Sharon was masterful at capturing the true emotion between mother and daughter.Sharon was so creative and fun to work with…it is not easy to get a group of 14 to cooperate at the same time and still have fun.
We are in awe of our photos. Sharon captures not only a great photo, but the dynamic of our family.
Sharon is a joy to work with and has produced many one-of-a-kind pictures for our family.
Winnowing Sharon’s proofs down to a workable number was difficult…they were all excellent.
Sharon really knows how to relate to kids. Even on the days when our preschooler is in a mood, Sharon still manages to get him to crack a smile.