Hi! Let me introduce myself--I am Sharyn Peavey--a professional photographer, artist, photojournalist, mom, teacher, mentor, advocate, friend, dancer, and sister who hails from Pownal, Maine. I began my professional career in 1994 as a photographer in Baltimore, Maryland after receiving my BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. I have lived in many locations along the east coast while photographing businesses, families, and awesome couples. Most recently, I have been focusing my time and travel in Maine, New England and New York, honing my craft and mentoring up-and-coming photographers to grow in their love and knowledge of photography. I am passionate about the value of creating quality, memorable experiences on both sides of the camera.
I currently live in Pownal (aka the Freeport area) with my 18-year-old daughter, Lucia who is attending college this fall in Chicago, Milo (3.0) our cat, Fred the guppy and our foster dogs, Bella & Ava. I belong to the Harraseeket Business Builders, the latest BNI chapter in Maine. I am a member of the Green Memorial AME Zion Church on Munjoy Hill in Portland, Maine and pre-COVID, I performed with Alma Cubana Dance Company, a Salsa and Bachata dance team. I currently serve on the boards of the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce and Visit Freeport. I teach photography and salsa dancing part time at the Maine Coast Waldorf High School. I am an advocate for the environment and for creating awareness for climate change. I’m currently working on a book featuring children in Maine waters, proceeds of which will go to non-profits who protect Maine water integrity. I am a self-proclaimed podcast and documentary junkie. I require chocolate and laughter DAILY. I began using a camera at age 14, thanks to the instruction of my late father. My photographer hero is Dorothea Lange.
-Sharyn
My approach to portraits:
A photo of you smiling should be because you are genuinely happy from within.
Not all portraits require a smile because we all have many (beautiful) sides.
AND THE NOT-SO-FORMAL ...