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A glamour session with me is a party of playing dress up (or undress, if you prefer!) and stepping into the sandbox of joyful creativity–winks, giggles and lots of laughter included. We create unforgettable memories celebrating what you love best about your life today because a thankful heart is a happy heart.
Give the gift of fun(ny), elegant and meaningful portraits to yourself and the women you love in NYC or Northern NJ today. Contact me to talk about your own juicy possibilities:
Sharon “Sharky” Birke
201 697 1947
LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH and Proceed from JOY!
xoxox
Sharky
About Sharky
As a creative artist with a passion for feeding joy and courage, I love helping a woman toast her marvelous 40s with style! As a mother of three–and happily married for almost two decades now–I enjoy celebrating the glamour and beauty of wives and mothers, giving them new eyes to see what’s glorious about their bodies today, and creating lasting memories of what’s meaningful in their lives at this moment.
What I love about being fabulous in my 40s
- It’s more fun to be happy than to insist on being right–nothing’s sexier than a woman who laughs well and often.
- I trust my instincts and know who or what is right for me.
- I am responsible for my choices–even when I’m not inclined to explain them.
- I find possibilities when I ask “How can I…?”
- Change is as much about finding what’s been added, not just what’s been taken away. Whatever and whoever shows up bears a gift for me as I move forward.
- Mistakes and failures are my guides towards the next best direction.
- When I mind my own business, I know who and what matters.
- I can ask for what I want and be ok regardless of outcome.
- Gratitude is gentle loving kindness towards myself and others.
- Even if I don’t save the planet, I can add joy and inspiration to the world of one woman.
Nov 25, 2011 @ 04:41:03
Sharon!
WOW!!!!! Beautiful pix!!!!!!!
Nov 25, 2011 @ 05:01:51
Oh, joy! Thank you, Marilyn! xoxox
Dec 07, 2011 @ 06:29:46
Hi Sharky, I had been meaning to comment about your site for sometime now. It took the photos of the “Elusive Beauty ” to push me. It is an interesting metamorphosis your site has gone thru. I like it and hope you will still write about your family, travels and the inspiring topics with the same flair that always makes me think or smile and laugh. I enjoy the photos you include. I am especially a lover of B&Wphotography. I think it tells a detailed story of the subject. I also love your self portrait. You are as beautiful as Ms Elusive but not so elusive. I like the apron photo…shows your humorous side…:) Being the wrong sex I will most likely not be one of your models…a good thing! The best of luck with what I discribe as “your works”, whats next, the book? I want a autographed copy!
Dec 08, 2011 @ 14:50:50
Dear Mountain,
Reading letters like yours is the only way I want to start my mornings! Thank you so much for your bright ideas and appreciation.
Your kindness, good taste and intelligence are evident in your writing. I know quite a few single ladies who appreciate such qualities.
And yes, more of me will be on this blog bit by bit… a book is definitely in the horizon of possibilities!
Keep spreading love and laughs…
xoxox
PS There is no such thing as the wrong sex.
Dec 19, 2011 @ 05:40:41
Hi Sharon,
you ARE a great artist. Bravo! Great concept and pictures!
Thank you for your interest in our straw bale hotel.
We’ll keep in touch.
Greetings from Switzerland
Lisa + Louis
Dec 19, 2011 @ 14:30:39
Thank you so much, Lisa and Louis–
Travel is one of my loves.
I may show up at your hotel one of these years…
xoxox
Sharky
Apr 09, 2012 @ 13:07:38
Hello Sharky.
It’s AMAZING, so much PASSION,FEELINGS, INSPIRATION, LOVE and SUPPORT which all women need at any age.I love all your work. Women body it is a real ART.Thank you so much Nina
Apr 10, 2012 @ 10:49:45
It’s a sunny morning here that’s made even brighter by your praise, Nina–
Yes, there is no greater landscape than a woman’s body.
Thank you so much for feeling the love in my work and for articulating it here!
xoxox
Apr 27, 2012 @ 14:19:55
Hello Sharky – I love your work . I would only suggest that you eliminate the constriction of ” wife and mother in her 40′s ” demographic from your copy and stress the inherent glamour and sexiness of women of all ages . You would still be attracting the same niche market , without the unecessary limitation imposed by extremely limiting parameters .
Wishing you continued success …
Adrianne
Apr 27, 2012 @ 15:03:54
YES to glamour and style at any age–
Thank you for the love, Adrianne!
xoxox