San Francisco-based photographer Sharon Hoffman, PhD, (415) 640-0996, specializes in natural light black and white portraits that capture the essence of those she photographs.

“I believe inner beauty shines outward. While photographing, I strive to capture the rays of light that reveal one’s essence. Saint-Exupéry wrote, ‘it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.’ By seeing with the heart, I believe what is essential can be captured in an instant, inviting powerful connection between viewers and those photographed. These are the images that move us the most.

My mission is to connect people by expressing the beauty of the human spirit.

My commitment is to provide my clients with photographs they love and simple, artistic ways to display them.”