Sally Swatland was born in 1946 in Washington, DC

She shared a passion with her family for beaches, sunshine, and fresh airAfter the birth of her first daughter, Noelle in 1975,she spent many summer days at the beaches.

Her favorite images are of children playing in tidal pools,yielding light filled and colorful reflections. 

When her second daughter, Katie, was born in 1981 she continued the daily summer visits to the beach – adding a new model for her work.