I can’t remember how Sharon and I connected. Some modeling website perhaps. We grew up in the same town. Went to the same high school. She and I decided to start shooting together. Sets for the now, long defunct Zivity.com. She had a classic, vintage Playboy, girl next door, bombshell aesthetic that is rarely found. She, her husband and I would spend summer afternoons shooting various setups around the property I was living on. He was pretty easy on the eyes too...

We shot together on and off for maybe, twelve years. I can see my technique grow as she and I grew more comfortable together. Became better friends. I’m flattered and honored that I was the first photographer she felt comfortable enough with to pose nude. And one of the only ones. We had a lot of fun. It was helpful that her husband was super supportive and frequently present on our shoots.

Its a funny thing. The relationships you form with people you create with. I can’t say she and I were tremendous friends apart from making pictures together, but we kept tabs on one another. Exchanged random texts. There’s an intimacy that you step into with someone you’re shooting with. Especially if its nude or sensual or erotic. Its a construct you form to make the work you both desire, yet there is a residual closeness because you shared something together. . . It’s a really beautiful container. Someone once said that you fall a little bit in love with everyone you ever photograph. Yeah. . .

Anyway. Below are a few of my favorite images of her over the years. I’ll miss you Sharon. I hope they have bourbon in heaven. I’ll never forget you.