i'm sharon elizabeth
Before we even dive in, for those interested, I'm an INFJ - Enneagram 5w4. I'm a firm believer in holding space for others... in being a safe place. I can't say that I've always had a safe place to show up with every part of who I am... most of the time I felt like my heaviness was a burden that only I was meant to carry... and so I struggled in silence.
I felt alone... and I don't want you to feel that way. I don't want anyone in my life to feel like they don't have a safe place to retreat to or to show up vulnerably in.
My little family and I live along the beaches of Nags Head, North Carolina and there is something so healing about the salt air.
I find my joy in the moments where I can breathe slowly and soak in every single second... in the moments where I'm able to be intentional and mindful in the chaos that is 'life'....
If I reach the end of my time and know that at least one person felt heard.... and seen... I'll feel fulfilled. If I can somehow find a way to help someone grow into who God has called them to be, or point them to Jesus... my heart will be full.
If I can pour light into someone's darkness. It will all have been worth it.
And I believe your story matters... and that your pain has a purpose... let's use our story of darkness to be a light for others.
big awkward hugs
sharon elizabeth
things that bring me JOY
quiet
Reading + journaling
writing scriptures and journaling powerful and inspiring thoughts or reading books that encourage and challenge me... just a couple things that keep me mindful and present
snuggles
hugs + Cuddles
there aren't many things in life better than a big awkward hug and lots of snuggly couch cuddles
beach
deep end conversations
imagine walking around a pool (read: having a conversation) -- i like to throw people in the deep end head first and skip the shallow end altogether
good talks
and Salt air kisses
sun-kissed and wave-washed... the salt air is healing and i love having the sand between my toes and in my hair
meet chase
Chase has come to love family photography and wedding filmmaking and it definitely shines through in his work. Due to multiple open heart surgeries, Chase lost his ability to yell and speak loudly. However, he doesn't let that hold him back. In fact, his mechanical aortic valve has earned him the nickname "The Man of Steel" and his heartbeat sounds like a clock!
Everyone who meets Chase is drawn to his warm and friendly personality, including his wife who happens to be the one writing this bio. As an associate photographer and wedding filmmaker, Chase is dedicated to capturing the special moments that you will cherish for a lifetime and he loves it when he's given the freedom to get creative behind the camera!
IT’S ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE.
A HAND OUT THE WINDOW ON A SAND COVERED ROAD…
cuddles
ON THE COUCH.
HOLDING THE HAND OF SOMEONE WHO MAKES YOU SMILE.
I believe in tight hugs
without the Pats....
I believe in SHARING HONEST CONVERSATIONS OVER A MEAL.
I Don't believe our story ends in our
broken moments