Sarah Barnard was born and raised on the shores of Lake Michigan, a setting that emulates beauty and encourages discovery. Sarah grew up in a home that nurtured reading, learning, and treasuring all living things. In sixth grade, this curious, artistic girl discovered creative writing and thrived, which lead to her 'first publishing' - a poem requested for the middle school yearbook. These factors paved the way for her to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, and serve her well in her job as the media clerk at a local elementary school library. They also factor in with another passion - photography. Sarah has been a professional photographer for nearly twenty years and loves exposing unobserved beauty in the landscape and inner beauty in portraiture. Sarah's parents, husband, three incredible daughters and grand-daughter are extremely important elements in her personal growth and story.