Hello and welcome!
I’m Sharon, portrait artist and proud owner of Simply Design Studios, established in 2006. Nearly two decades later, I still wake up every day grateful that I get to live my dream of capturing life’s most meaningful moments.
From senior year milestones and heartfelt proposals to weddings and growing families, I have the joy of celebrating with people during some of the most unforgettable chapters of their lives. I listen to your stories, share in your laughter, and preserve your memories through timeless portraiture. It is an honor I hold close to my heart, and not a day goes by that I take it for granted.
If you’d like to share your story, talk photography, or simply stop in and say hello, I’d love to meet you. My studio is always open with a warm welcome, and yes, treats and refreshments are waiting.
Here’s a little more about my journey so far…
VOTED:
Best Family Photographer in Best of Lincoln County A-List, 2022
Best Family Photographer in Best of Lincoln County A-List, 2021
NOMINATED:
Business of the Year, 2020
Business of the Year, 2019
Business Person of the Year, 2019
Business of the Year, 2016
TV Shows/Productions:
CAMERA OPERATOR
Mawer Capital: Legacy Makers
(Season 2; 1 episode) Fall, 2025
CAMERA OPERATOR
A&E Series, TBA Summer, 2020
Rescheduled:: due to covid
PRODUCER/CAMERA OPERATOR
Original Productions: Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove
(Season 1; 6 episodes) 2016, Discovery Channel
LOCATION SCOUT/CAMERA OPERATOR
Al Roker Entertainment: Coast Guard: Cape Disappointment/Pacific Northwest
(Season 1, 3 episodes) 2014-2015
WEATHER STRINGER/CAMERA OPERATOR
Live Storms Media: ABC, CBS, NBC, WN, TWC
2014-current
Publications:
Oregon Coast Today, Feb 2025
Oregon Coast Today, Feb 2024
SeniorInspire Hall of Fame, Sept. 2018
National Fisherman April 2018
Fishermen's News, (Cover) Jan, 2018
Oregon Trawl Commission Publication, Dec, 2017
National Fisherman Magazine March, 2017
National Fisherman Magazine 2016
Oregon Business Magazine 2015
Oregon Coast Magazine 2015
Sunderland Marine (International Publication) 2014
Pacific Fishing Magazine Cover 2013, 2014
Pacific Fishing Magazine feature 2012
National Fisherman Magazine feature 2013
National Fisherman Calendar 2012
Film/photography work featured on:
ABC World News
CBS Evening News
Good Morning America
The Weather Channel
Weather Nation
Al Roker Entertainment
Deadliest Catch
Coast Guard Series