Sharon Lobel #1247 lives by the motto “Every photograph has a story, every photograph tells a story, and every photograph was an adventure!” 
Sharon’s most recent adventure was a two-month South Seas adventure filled with ocean exploration, cultural immersion, and historical discovery on which she carried an Adventurers’ Club Expedition Flag.
From learning about the Indonesian people to venturing into the depths of the Valley with the Hubula (Dani) and Yali tribes in Papua, and then crossing over into Papua New Guinea to live with the Sepik River people, this journey was truly life-changing.
Imagine swimming alongside a majestic blue whale, coming face-to-face with a white-tip shark, or diving through vibrant coral reefs teeming with tropical fish – these were just a few of the unforgettable experiences. Exploring Indonesia’s oldest temple sent chills down her spine, as she stood amidst the awe-inspiring stone relics of ancient times. Living with the tribal people of Papua and traversing the Sepik River with the Papua New Guinea people was an expedition in itself.
Sharon makes her home in an off-the-grid cabin on 40 acres in the remote Sierra Nevada Mountains.Sharon Lobel, an international award-winning and nationally accredited Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman, specializes in nature, landscape, wildlife, surf, and underwater photography. Her accolades include International Silver and Bronze Photographer of the Year and Animal and Landscape Photographer of the Year, as well as the prestigious Evans-Kingham Award for service to the photographic community. Her work is featured in homes, businesses, and magazines. A dedicated leader in the photographic community, she has served as President of the Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County, Secretary for Professional Photographers of California, and currently as a Governor for the American Society of Photographers. Sharon has led photo expeditions globally through her company, Shutterbug Photo Expeditions, and is an Advanced & Nitrox Open Water scuba diver with over 200 dives worldwide. Her adventurous spirit also extends to wilderness backpacking, having completed significant miles on both the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail. With a background growing up on a dairy farm and later running a leather goods import business, Sharon now resides in an off-the-grid cabin in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, enjoying boating and sailing in her spare time.