WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
In Boone, For Boone
Real Boone Studios is a full-service production company headed by Paul Sherar & Evan France. With over 35+ years of combined experience we are ready to tackle any project you might have. Our mission is:
To provide the best media solutions for our clients, work with integrity, and grow the creative community here in Boone, NC.
From local tourism videos to massive commercial campaigns we are your local hub for all things camera-related.
PAUL SHERAR
OWNER AND CHIEF COFFEE DRINKER
Paul has visually documented over 120 international humanitarian assignments in 65+ countries over the last 20 years and contracts for a variety of commercial clients (www.paulsherar.com). His eye for composition and story telling carry into his commercial work, and his compassion for people demands a how-can-I-help attitude. Leading the Real Boone Team on the daily, he’ll take on shoots and help where needed. Married to the beautiful Jamie Sherar, with 3 over-the-top gorgeous kiddos. Low-key personality until that first cup of joe…then slightly less low-key.
EVAN FRANCE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND CAN RUN FASTER THAN THE REST OF US
Evan heads up our commercial studio here in Boone. Hailing from the west, he brings a fresh energy and creative edge to our brand-centric photo and video department. Dedicated to his work (www.evanfrance.com) and always up for the next adventure with his lovely wife, Maryn. He’s sure to be an asset on any production shoot and loves a good org chart. Even though he shoots Canon we still love him.
SJ BENDER
PHOTOGRAPHER AND LOVER OF GOOD MID-CENTURY MODERN BUILD
SJ is a fresh grad out of Appalachian State’s Commercial Photography Department concentrating on Architectural Photography. (www.sjdoesphotos.com) Being well organized and a great communicator, she’s definitely an asset to the team. When she’s not photographing homes she spends time with her fiancé (Zane) and horse (Reba). You’d be surprised at her collection of project cars, and her Subaru was voted the coolest car on the RB Team.
ANNESSA JOHNSTON
PORTRAIT/WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER AND JUST THE NICEST
Annessa has also travelled the world with Samaritan's Purse as a video producer, but now as a mother of two youngin's she prefers the home life. She heads our REAL Boone Moments department, specializing in Weddings and Portraits. Ridiculously good at calming the production storms, she also has a keen eye for composition and sure to help put your fam at ease. Years of experience behind a camera and, well, just the nicest human.
JAMIE SHERAR
MANAGER/STYLIST/SNACK CABINET STOCKER/PEOPLE WRANGLER/CHIEF BEAUTIFIER/CHILD CARE EXPERT/DREAMER/GOURMET CHEF/KEEPER-ON-TRACKER
Jamie graduated from Appalachian State with a degree that has too many words for me to remember. Working on our Moments team, she excels at finding ways to beautify her surroundings and capture beauty in her camera lens as well. Clients love her ease of personality and ability to some how herd everyone one to the appropriate goal line. Though she’s a photographer, she’d sooner be found behind the scenes than in front of the camera.
CHANDLER QUEEN
REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHER AND SEVERE ADDICTION TO BAJA BLAST
Chandler graduated from Appalachian State with a BA in Commercial Photography. Driven by his passion for quality and a keen eye for composition. He started REAL TRIAD Visuals (www.realtriad.com) off the mountain in his hometown of Pilot Mountain. Quick to jump into any opportunity camera first, however you will NOT find him willingly on the receiving end of that camera. No pictures, please. In his off time, you’ll find him enjoying these mountain trails with his lovely wife, Cassidy.