About Us

General Info

A DIFFERENT ANGLE PHOTOGRAPHY specializes in commercial and fine art photography. We feature the work of Sharon Collier, who has received awards for her work from the San Francisco Chronicle and LIFE Magazine, among others. After twenty years of selling photographs through various other vendors, we opened this business in 2001 to showcase our offerings... It is owned and operated by Sharon Collier and Patrick Wildi, offering the very best images collected over the years in a variety of formats and reasonably priced options.

Our Clients Include:

Photo - Print Order Options/Information

Our pull-down menu on the slide shows indicates the most popular sizes available with prices for matted prints. We also offer a variety of mounting options for our larger prints, and can provide pricing information on request. If you wish to discuss any print in any size, please feel free to contact us to discuss options.

We can have prints made of any photo in essentially any size from 5'x7" to 48"x72". Our prints are all printed on photographic, fully archival materials - timing varies with the size and lab we use for each order. Most photos can be printed within one to two weeks, depending on the size, and mounting services will take an additional week. We always create our prints in glossy photo format unless otherwise requested; and we provide museum quality mats for photos up to 16x20". If you prefer a matte finish, just let us know in the special instructions section of the order form or contact us to discuss your specific interests and needs.

FAQ's

Q: Are these photos digital?

No - the photographs that we offer have been taken almost exclusively with Nikon 35mm cameras, with professional film. The photographic prints are from our favorite labs in California, details depending on the size request, which use only archival materials of the finest quality.

Q: Do you have more photos of...?

Possibly - on this website, we offer a small selection of the thousands of images that we have. We are constantly updating this page, so if you have any particular requests please contact us. We also offer pottery and other great gift items, including lavender products.

Q: I have very large walls and want something bigger than the sizes represented on your "pulldown menus"... can I get something closer to 4 feet long?

Yes, we offer photo options up to 48" x 72", sometimes even larger. Please contact us to discuss your specific requests regarding subject, size, mounting options.

Q: How much do you charge for shipping?

The cost varies with the customer preference and carrier . . . We do not charge an overhead on shipping other than to cover packaging expenses. Current rates can be viewed here.

Q: Is shopping on your site really secure??

Yes! We use Thawte Security services. Click here to get more info.

Q: I don't feel comfortable ordering online... how else can I order my prints?

You have a few choices to place your order

Comments from our Customers

From a special order for a 24x36 photograph mounted on aluminum as an anniversary gift...

"Got it. She loves it. Thanks so much!!"
Mike P., Seattle, WA

Paul Eisenberg, owner of Poppy Fabrics in Oakland and a regular client of the gallery

..."If you're a wine drinker, like I am, going back to the places where those wines came from; the earth and the vineyards are so beautiful and Sharon captures that like no one else does, you can almost feel the sunshine in the vines."

and as quoted in and article in the Contra Costa Times (08/02/05)

"Sharon has also done commercial work for my business, Poppy Fabric, including ads and photographs to accompany a magazine article. Her sense of color and design are extraordinary, the results dramatic, and she is highly praised by all who have seen her pictures - she is also a pleasure to work with." Paul E., Oakland, CA

From a customer who ordered prints of Paris photos for her wedding

"Andrew and Sharon - thank you for helping us find such beautiful pictures which will make our reception very special and unique. We framed most of the photos Saturday night and they look spectacular...You are very welcome for the flowers. I enjoyed working with you and wish you great success. Have a great day!" Rhonda J., East Bay, CA

From a customer who had very specific requirements for some mounted photographs

"They look fabulous. I am very happy and satisfied."
Jason K., Oakland, CA

From a satisfied customer who came back for more --

"My husband and I don't have much on our walls, and have been looking for things that "mean" something too us. We purchased a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge suspension cable from you and love it ..." R.G., SF Bay Area


Biography - Sharon Collier

Sharon Collier is an award-winning photographer who specializes in travel, scenic and commercial subjects. Her images have appeared in magazines, travel publications, newspapers, web pages, galleries, and other venues. Having received private lessons from her father - who professionally taught photography and science - since she was 8 years old, she has taken photographs around the world for over 25 years now, many of familiar scenes taken with an unusual perspective. Her collections of images include landscapes, architecture, scenery, people, place. Collections include photos of the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa and other international wine and food regions; retrospectives of the United States including New York, Boston, New Orleans; European images including Switzerland, France, Italy, Prague, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, as well as Mexico, South America and The Caribbean in a variety of sizes and formats. Sharon holds a BA degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley.



In Memory of Wesley C. Collier Sr.

December 27,1929 - September 13,2006

My father gave me my first camera when I was 8 years old. He also gave me some valuable lessons in how to use it, and always encouraged me to keep trying my best and in the process telling me all the things that came out right in my photos. I could not have been luckier in my lessons - he was not only a wonderful, loving father and friend to me, but also a professional teacher and an avid photographer himself. I did not realize until my adult years that the reason he didn't pursue his own dreams of photography had to do with selling all his equipment to support a young family of six, as he never told me this himself... yet he encouraged me to follow my similar dreams, and he was very enthusiastic and supportive in being involved with our business over the past several years.