About

Sharon and Mark

In a quest to create both vivid images and dynamic editorial, Sharon Matthews-Stevens and Mark Stevens have traveled much of the world.

Testament to their success is the fact that they have contributed travel content to a wide range of outlets. Past newspaper credits range from Globe and Mail and Toronto Star to the Washington Post, with travel features as diverse and compelling as First Nations festivals in the Yukon to advice on the best Caribbean parties. Magazine credits include publications like Explore and Sailing, while their digital contributions range from a guide to sailing the British Virgin Islands for vacaynetwork.com to an introduction to RVing for wheels.ca.

Both individually and as co-winners, Sharon and Mark have garnered numerous awards.

Photographer

Sharon Matthews-Stevens

When she’s not looking for that telling image, Sharon is a passionate runner and fitness buff. A former educator, Sharon is committed to ongoing professional development and personal growth, a commitment borne out by the impressive list of courses she’s completed, from photography to painting. Her list of awards for travel photography is long, but she’s also been recognized for fine arts photography. Sharon is passionate about creativity and culture, from art to music.

Writer

Mark Stevens

Mark is a former professional jazz and classical musician and a former secondary school music teacher, a background reflected in his passion for covering history and culture. He’s also a past keelboat sailing instructor and safe boating instructor, passions reflected by many of his writing credits. He’s skippered boats from Croatia to Belize. Past co-president and PD chair of Travel Media Association of Canada, Mark is a firm believer in life-long learning.