Local woman one of two official photogs for Much Music Video Awards

K

- June 25, 2011 at 09:16:17

To the above poster, B, Sandra is well aware of the Toronto scene. She has done work there for many bands, brides and grooms, models and actors, just to name a few. Whenever she posts that she is visiting the big city, she gets bunches of emails from potential clients in the city. It is wrong of you to assume all of her experience is based in the St. John's local music scene. Her work has been published in various national music magazines. And you have to gain ground somewhere, so why not make it your local music scene? You're doing something you love while supporting your friends. Sounds pretty sweet to me! No matter what profession you work in, there's always going to be people who do not like your work. It's life. I'm sure Sandra knows this and is more than ok with this. Sandra applied for accreditation to shoot the awards for a magazine, but MUCH MUSIC wanted her for THEMSELVES. That says something.

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mel

- June 18, 2011 at 13:46:53

Congratulations on all of your success Sandra-Lee! I've seen you in action many times down around CB's, you do a great job. It's fantastic to see somebody like you who is my age making a successful career in an arts field. It's no easy task. Keep it up!

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CL

- June 18, 2011 at 09:27:15

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

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Don

- June 17, 2011 at 17:15:46

Don't be so cocky there little girl....your work is okay at best.

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Faye

- June 17, 2011 at 17:14:33

I agree with the first comment, all I needed to read was the first line. You don't have to have an artistic eye to be a "true" photographer, hahahaha...Photography is not all about the ARTS sorry to burst your bubble there.

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Jerry

- June 16, 2011 at 19:01:46

Go get them girl. A small town girl makes it to teh bigtime. Looks good on you. Danidean you are vary low. Been following this firl for a few years and she is going places...she do not think she is better than anyone else...SHE IS A PROFESSIONAL!!!!! Danidean stay home and look for another sucess story to crumble about LOL Great job

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danidean

- June 16, 2011 at 17:17:01

Absolutely John and I don't profess to be a cowboy either. Nor could I be a lowly department store photographer.....how do you think those who work in this field feel with these types of comments? And yes, the quote has been around for years, used in many situations and always with the same condescending undertone that is presented here.

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  Sandra

  - June 17, 2011 at 21:39:47

  Danidean, Why do you insist on thinking I meant to put down anybody, I know lots of great photographers who started out being studio photographers in department stores. They rose above and beyond because they had talent and an eye for photography. Unfortunately, a background in professional photography isn't necessary in these jobs. I'm not the best with words, so maybe I may have worded something wrong during the interview? Again, I apologize if I have offended you or anyone. It was in no way my intention. - Sandra

a

- June 16, 2011 at 14:26:14

I've been following your work for years! Good on ya!

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Newfie

- June 16, 2011 at 13:21:44

Go make us proud! Your work is astonishing, and I know you will have no trouble in showing that there is lots of talent on the rock.

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  B

  - June 17, 2011 at 04:19:47

  I agree with the first comment, I live in this province and know a few photographers who are proffesionals and dont like your work they love what they do and have connections in different categories. you are correct, anyone can grab a camera and take pictures, you don't stand out from that category. Anyone with carisma can grab connections but there are 3000 people like you in toronto doing the exact same thing. The reason why you have gained ground is you found a niche in the local music scene. good luck to you but dont put someone down who tomorrow wants to pick up a camera and step above you. unproffesional.

danidean

- June 16, 2011 at 10:41:59

Sorry, the very first comment in the article told me all I need to know about this person. It's one thing to be confident in your abilities but quite another to attempt to put down others because YOU don't think they are professional photographers. I suspect if a client has an issue with a photo you've taken, you would never admit that they are right, perhaps they are just not knowledgeable enough to know what their photo should look like. I am not a photographer in any sense of the word, but this selfserving, holier than thou, remark was immature, disrespectful and uncalled for and certainly not conducive to encouraging those who are making a decent living doing just what you started out as. I guess she was always special and felt that even starting out with her point and shoot she was better than all the others. I would rather have a photographer that I could relate to and be comfortable with rather than one who has put herself so high on her pedestal that any communication would be on a one way street. Remember, that ladder you're climbing might just be a step ladder than only goes up and down two or three steps.

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  Sandra

  - June 16, 2011 at 15:42:08

  DANIDEAN, I'm sorry you took the comment like that. I in no way, shape or form meant to come off holier than thou or disrespectful. I respect up and coming photographers, and look forward to viewing their work and helping their careers grow. I'm part of a great network of photographers, seasoned and starting out - and I hire and work with graduates from Academy Canada and NSCC who themselves are now moving on starting their own careers. I was mentored for years by incredible photographers from the moment I picked up a professional camera. If you knew me personally, you would know this is not only my career, my life commitment, but a love and a passion of mine. I am humbled by this, but excited - as anyone in my shoes would be. It's a big gig for someone who grew up in a small down dreaming of just even seeing her favorite artists in concert - every day I thank god, my family, friends and mentors for helping me through the rough path that is life. I adore all my clients and from brides, to babies to musicians - each of them has taught me valuable lessons. I'm only young, and I do have much to learn. So I apologize if anything I have said in this interview has upset you. - Sandra

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  John Pike

  - June 16, 2011 at 15:47:17

  Danidean, The quote from her facebook is the truth, and maybe you need to be a photographer to understand it. Any person can take a picture, you need to love what your doing, you need to study, you need to live it, to take a Photograph. The idea behind the quote has been around for years, and is not my any means a new idea. You can ride a horse, but it doesn't make you a cowboy.

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  t

  - June 16, 2011 at 16:34:23

  " People need to realize the difference between enjoying a hobby and making a career out of it " She is talking about a career, most people on facebook do it as a hobby, she wasnt putting anyone down, she was simply stating to make a career out of it, you have to work hard. You may have took it the wrong way, but from how I read it , she is just saying you have to work hard if you want your hobbie to bloom into a career, & Personally I see on her photos how hard she has to work, she adds her own touch and she gives her customers what they want.

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  marybeth

  - June 16, 2011 at 18:55:02

  danidean..there is always someone to put down the success of others. I actually hired this lady to do my wedding and she was like part of the family by the end of the night. She has everything it takes to be a great photographer. She went down the right path and studied the art of photography and work under another professional photography as an apprentice. The article is far from what you are saying. Sounds like you have a personal issue with her. I have seen the ads for walmart photographers..no experience necessary. So you know the quality of work you are getting. A professional photographer becomes great over time...she has taken the right path and she is going places. You sound so jealous of her sucess...maybe she has put you in your place before...sure sounds like it. Wishing you great sucess Sandra...danidean get a life. Anyone could buy a half-decent camera and call themselves a photographer is a great quote used by many!!!!!!!! get your facts right

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  A. Reid

  - June 17, 2011 at 08:07:30

  Danidean, I think you are taking her comment and placing your own judgements. I didn't see anywhere in her artical anything about placing herself on a pedestal, did you? Did anyone? I have to say to you what my parents always said to me. "If you don't have anything good to say....keep your comments to yourself". Be a positive impact in this world, not a negative one. You'd be surprised what can happen to you when you look for the good and not point out the negative. Try it out! Great Job Sandra-Lee.....YOU ROCK!!

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  J

  - June 17, 2011 at 09:21:01

  Yes, John, it might be an old quote, but it sounds pretty darn arrogant when you apply it to yourself.