well, Hello there!
My name is shara Louder
I am a Utah and Arizona based lifestyle photographer who loves to capture emotion and connection. My desire is to capture the beauty that God has created all around us, especially you.
I am also …
An adventure seeker
A season lover
The awesome crazy Aunt
A dreamer
A national park addict
A believer
A learner
The family documenter
A traveler
A conversationalist
What they tell me…..
My adorable, strong grandpa tells me I talk enough for all the Louders. Most are very quiet despite our last name. I love to ask questions and learn as much as possible about others.
My parents tell me I’m the glue of the family.
My aunt tells me I’m the Energizer bunny.
My siblings tell me I am the favorite ;)
My nieces and nephews tell me I could make a friend with a skunk. I love to meet new people and find out what makes them unique.
My friends tell me I never do anything halfway. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right the first time.
My coworkers tell me I can talk down a lion.
Things that make my world go round.
“Time waits for no one and is a gift that most of us take for granted.”
“Behind every picture is a memory and a time captured, so to never be forgotten..”
Most days you can find me …
Binge listening to podcasts, enjoying nature, spending time with family or reaching for my dreams.
I think everything is better with coconut. I love fruit and pizza only gets better with pineapple.
Read on to learn more about this girl and her camera.
What makes me tick?
I love capturing the beauty and uniqueness of nature but a few years ago my passion for capturing the connections between people grew. For a year after college, I was blessed with the opportunity to live in my hometown. I was able to spend many Sunday afternoons with my grandparents. We would play a few games of pool, tease each other, or just sit on the porch and visit. But I rarely captured these moments on camera. A few days after my grandpa’s 80th birthday he passed away unexpectedly.
As I started to create a book of memories for my sweet grandma I realized we didn’t have many pictures of him. It was then that the desire to document the dash between our birthday and passing grew. Life isn’t just made up of major events but all the small ones in between. I love capturing the sweet baby cheeks. The missing teeth of a child. The resistance of a teenager to be hugged by their mom. The love of a couple for their young family or the love between a couple that now enjoys being grandparents. Every stage of life is important to capture on camera not only for us to enjoy but for generations to come.
I haven’t always had this business…
For as long as I can remember, I have loved capturing the beauty all around me. A photography class in high school fed this desire and passion. After winning a national high school photography contest and being included in a photography magazine, Brooks Institute of Photography invited me to attend school there. It was not in the cards for me, but I still dreamt of becoming a National Geographic Photographer. I love to see the emotion and connections between people no matter what culture they are from.
I attended college and took more photography courses. However, I decided to pursue other dreams. I spent 18 months in service amongst the beautiful people and country of New Zealand. I then earned my bachelor's in International Studies/Business. I have several ideas for a non-profit organization and one day I hope to bring that dream to life. I have lived in 4 different states and spent time in many countries; Jamaica, Costa Rica, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, The Netherlands, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. No matter where I go, I am always mesmerized by the AMAZING people of the World. What makes people amazing is their connection with those around them. My passion is not only to capture the beauty of Nature but also the beautiful connection between people.