brianna: Hi you do not know me, but congrats on the move. About two years ago I came across your blog when you photographed Amber and Taylor Ratliff (she was my young life leader in high school)and I just knew that you would be the one to photograph my wedding someday. I have told everyone about your amazing work. Now that there is an engagement in my future, I am crushed to know that you are moving. I am in east Tennessee, and knew I would have a slight possibility of having you as my photographer, but now you are moving much further away, lol. I do give my best wishes to you and your family, and hope you have a safe move. I will still give my full support to smitten no matter where you are, bc you truely do amazing work. 3.11.10, 10:47pm
Rae Barnes: I know we've never officially met, but I know all too well how you must feel, especially as we just relocated from Young Life's Saranac Village to the city of Philadelphia. I know you and your family will do great and amazing things! Buena Vista is where my husband and I fell in love, too. :-) Many blessings! 3.7.10, 7:39pm
margaret curtis: sharon: i am so thankful that we met you and had the privilege of having you photograph neely and jack's wedding...let us know if you need replacement aviators! we will be praying for all of God's very best for you and your family. 3.4.10, 10:18pm
Mama Clark: Oh Sharon, i have so many mixed emotions about this move. I am so thankful to God that He is providing Ryan the means to live his dream since he was a little boy, yearning for adventure and a life in this beautiful, God-given natural country that is so untouched by technology. I can't help but praise and thank God for giving you these bounteous opportunities; however, my eyes well up with many tears when I realize how far away my precious grandchildren will be. I'm sure God must have big plans for me to see this beautiful country as well....maybe not as often I've grown so comfortable to being with Elle and Bosten, but hopefully often enough to fill the void I fear will be in my heart. I love and admire you and Ryan so much for your faith and courage. I am so proud of you, Sharon. You have made Ryan's dreams your own dreams...what greater gift could any wife give to her husband and children. He is truly a blessed husband, father, and son. I love you with all my heart, my daughter! Mama Clark & Elle and Bosten's "Meme" 3.3.10, 4:23pm
Dad: Well my little feather...truly the wind is whisping you to another of life's adventrues. It never has been about how tightly you can grasp what you see. It is always the unseen...I hope this is a tail wind that can occasionally lift you and carry you and your family just a little further west into my arms.... 2.25.10, 6:50pm
Lauren & Tyler: Congratulations!! May God bless the 4 of you on this great adventure!!! We will continue to be faithful blog stalkers here in Knoxville! Best of Luck!!! 2.25.10, 10:57am
rachel: sharon- we've never met. i stumbled upon your blog a few months ago and check it periodically to see your fabulous work. i must say i got teary eyed when i read this blog. i feel like i know you through all of the amazing photos i've seen on your site. you have a wonderful, God given gift and you are an inspiration. good luck in this new beginning and i will continue to check your blog from NC! 2.23.10, 10:38pm
jill thomas: congratulations. your faith is amazing and an inspiration to me. you will be closer, you should make it out to cali! 2.23.10, 2:52pm
lesliesloan: and we'll get to be with you a whole month this summer *yes-yes-yes* 2.23.10, 12:14pm
Kristin Byrum: This makes my heart so sad.... but it is so beautiful to watch you live your lives trusting in Christ no matter if that means a huge move. What a wonderful adventure it will be for all of you. You certainly will be crazy missed! 2.23.10, 11:17am
jen hunt: oh sharon..how wonderful for you and your family! grateful for all of the ways that you've inspired and continue to inspire me. xo 2.22.10, 8:43pm
lindsay: sharon, colorado will be so lucky to have such a wonderful photographer and person! I feel so blessed that you will be coming back to do our wedding. we are so lucky to have found you. i wish you and your family all the best! NC is going to miss you! 2.22.10, 9:38am
meredith huntley: best of luck with your move and all that God has planned in your life. i'm sure it will be amazing! :) 2.22.10, 8:29am
Linden: i must say i'm sad that you will be moving :( but best of luck to you and your family, you guys are amazing! 2.22.10, 8:28am
Kenzie Kate: God will definitely be doing some amazing things in your life in colorado! praying for you! 2.22.10, 12:28am
CC Reynolds: Sharon... HOW EXCITING! I have to say I am more than a little jealous that you will get to live out in CO! The east coast will miss you tons! 2.21.10, 6:43pm
angel gray: janie just sent me to your blog after finding mine and mentioned we had lots in common. YL area director husbands, 4 years into a business... now I see you are moving to Frontier Ranch! Lots of memories there for my family too! Wonderful people of course, small town life will be precious for you and your family. I've wondered what we would do if we had to move (losing so much business) but my more immediate question is how I am going to go on assignment this summer with my family! We don't take one every year and its been 2 years now, last assignment I wasn't nearly as busy as I am now with clients, orders, albums, etc... yikes- any advice? 2.21.10, 5:11pm
Amy Martin: Congrats Sharon... What exciting news! It's so awesome to see you trusting God with every area of your life. It's sure to be nothing short of amazing. Much love ! 2.21.10, 12:51pm
: Hello. I recently found your photography blog, although I do not remember excatly how, most likely through some mutual YL connection. We do not know each other personally, but yours is one of my favorite photo blogs to follow. I am a young photographer, and I find all of your posts so full of emotion and just stunning to look at. Not only are you a talented photographer, but also you're a very talented writer. God has given you such an artistic gift, and I love to see you express it through all of these posts. I, too, met my husband at Young Life camp. We've been married for almost a year now (!!). He encourages me so much in my photography, and it sounds like your husband does the same for you. So, anyway, I just wanted to encourage you, and thank you for being real and putting so your energy and your heart into all of your posts. Thanks for sharing them with all of us! I look forward to seeing your new photos from CO. PS. If you don't yet know many people out in Buena Vista, my good friend, Kelly, is a year long intern at Frontier right now...she's super sweet. 2.21.10, 11:58am
renae: what a fun adventure God has planned! i'll be letting my colorado family know about your mad skills... and i hope to catch you back east sometime once our little one makes the move here from ethiopia. blessings through your move and beyond... 2.21.10, 1:09am
chelsea cote: how exciting! you're still going to have to come back to nc to shoot my wedding someday, though! and keep the blog posts coming in colorado, please? god bless you in beautiful buena vista! 2.20.10, 8:37pm
Amy Martin: Congrats!!! You will do great! 2.20.10, 8:12pm
Neely: so, so sad for us...but very sincerely excited for you and your family. frontier ranch and colorado will be greatly blessed to have you....but be ready for the phone call in several years to come photograph our children!!!! there is no one quite like you, Sharon! xoxo 2.20.10, 5:58pm
alyse woodward: So sad you are leaving!!! But I am really excited for the fun change for the Clark family. Those brides out west are about to luck out! :) 2.20.10, 4:36pm
your tita pam~: To my family in NC: Sometimes in this life we are given the priviledge of beholding the Lord working out is perfect plan through us...we are after all His vessels. When we enter those times in our lives where things are not so certain, but our eyes are open and our hearts are willing, it is then that the Potter can really work with His clay...He works best this way. Can it be scary? yes. Uncertain? most probably...but only to us. This is where we get to trust Him with every breath , and as I am sure you and Ry will, with every step in this journey far from what you have known as home. Proverbs 3:5 says "Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He WILL direct your paths". That is a promise. He keeps every promise, and I know it is one that will be kept as you venture out into His continuing plan for you all. When Peter stepped out onto that water, and actually stayed up, his eyes were fixed on his only Hope. He only began to sink when he looked away. Keep your eyes on Him and even if you sink a little, know that He will be right there to pull you up. I love you Sharon, Ry, Bean and Boy. ....congratulations on your adventure and may Jesus be with you all in every step of this journey... 2.20.10, 4:23pm
Bobbie Brown: I have heard Colorado is GORGEOUS! Best of luck to you and your family as you make this big move... 2.20.10, 4:20pm
Lauren Porcher: Praying for you and your family :) 2.20.10, 3:22pm
audra bender: sharon..some of my family lives in colorado and you will love it. i am totally jealous. it makes you feel even closer to the lord when you are in such breathtaking beauty in the mountains he has made. good luck to you and your family and your career. 2.20.10, 2:56pm
hearts: i looooove you guys. beautiful colorado is going to be so lucky to have the clarks! 2.20.10, 2:13pm