What Is Collier Photography and How Can You Browse or Buy Sharon Collier's Photos?

Collier Photography is the personal photography site of Sharon Collier, an award-winning fine art and commercial photographer based in the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area with more than 30 years of professional experience. The site is a place to view and buy her photographs — not a general photography encyclopedia or a camera store. You can browse themed collections, search for specific subjects, order museum-quality prints, commission assignment work, or inquire about licensing high-resolution stock images. All images are copyrighted, so any use beyond viewing requires prior written permission.

Who Sharon Collier Is

Sharon Collier has photographed professionally for over 30 years. Her work has appeared in and on the covers of magazines, books, travel publications, and newspapers, as well as on web pages and in galleries. She is known for shooting familiar scenes from an unfamiliar viewpoint — the site's tagline, "A Different Angle," reflects this — and some of her photographs read to viewers as paintings rather than photos.

Her stated specialties include:

• Travel
• Scenics and landscapes
• Fine art
• Architecture
• Food
• Markets and vineyards
• Commercial subjects

What You Can Browse on the Site

The site organizes work into ever-growing collections, and also offers a photo search feature. According to the site, collections include:

Specialties highlighted for browsing and search include landscapes, architecture, scenery, food, markets, and vineyards. If you already know the subject you want — a specific city, a vineyard, a food shot — the search feature is the faster route; if you want to explore, the collections are the intended path.

Buying Prints

If you see a photo you want to purchase, or want to see other options, the site asks you to contact them directly. Key details from the site:

• Format: Museum-quality fine art prints
• Sizes: 8" x 10" up to 48" x 120"
• Formats: A variety of formats are available
• Matting: Most photographs are matted in museum-quality, standard-size mats for easy framing
• Mounting: Prints can also be sized for mounting on masonite, metal, or other materials
• Pricing: Special quotes are provided on request — the site does not list prices, so you email or call for a quote and for ordering questions

Because pricing is quote-based rather than listed, plan to describe the image, the size, and the format or mounting you want when you make contact.

Assignment, Commission, and Stock Licensing

Beyond print sales, Collier Photography offers two other services:

Assignment and commission photography — in studio or on location, including advertising, product and presentation images, real estate, travel, commercial, food, and corporate events.

High-resolution stock photography — available for licensing for print, web, and other advertising uses.

For both, the site directs you to contact them for personal service regarding special-order pricing or estimates for photo shoots.

Copyright: What You Need to Know Before Using an Image

All images are copyright © Sharon Collier, Collier Photography, and A Different Angle Photography. Photographs may not be used in any format without prior written permission. This applies to the images you view on the site, so if you want to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use a photo, request permission and licensing terms first rather than assuming availability.

Quick Guide by Goal

• Just looking for inspiration or a specific subject: use the collections or the photo search feature.
• Want a print for your wall: note the image, choose a size (8" x 10" to 48" x 120") and format, then email or call for a quote.
• Need a photographer for a shoot: inquire about assignment/commission work in studio or on location.
• Need an image for print, web, or advertising: ask about licensing the high-resolution stock version.
• Want to reuse an image you found: request written permission first — the copyright notice covers all images on the site.