About Lizzy Sherman

Lizzy Sherman is a Southern California-based photographer. She is known for her writing and photojournalism focused on the intersection of health/wellness, sustainability, beauty, and travel.

About the Melancholy Sunsets

For over a year Lizzy has been capturing photography, sounds, and video of ocean sunsets while researching human impacts, both negative and positive, on sea life.

Why the melancholy sunsets?

Each sunset is a bittersweet reminder that another day has passed where the ocean is impacted by the consequences of our actions. From plastic waste to oil spills, more than 80% of ocean pollution comes from land-based sources (source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences).

The magical beauty of the sunset attracts the viewer like a siren calling to a sailor. Each sunset is accompanied by a fact about issues that affect the ocean’s health, how the ocean enhances our own wellness, and steps we can take to make a difference.

What to expect

Medium: This project is comprised of photography, video, and ambient sound from The Melancholy Sunsets. Each sunset is accompanied by:

• Haunting ocean facts

• Interviews with experts and those taking action

• Ways the ocean is integral to our own wellness

• What we can do to make an impact