why do we always have to be soooo judgemental? the girls is there, showing her work, things that are nice and important to her; some people will like it, some won´t. why does it always have to end as a battle?
It seems to me that the work of many these so called street photographers often depend on taking lots and lots and lots of casual motives with things and people sticking into the frame. I miss the photographer's reflection and the actual art of composing???
I bet that any person with a camera and the will to take 500 pictures every day would come up with just as many "interesting" streetpictures!
@6tryphon6 - Try it yourself. I'll bet anything that you fail miserably. Street photograhy is one of the hardest genres to practice and to do well. You have to anticipate, see, compose, "reflect" on the frame -- all in a split second. Real street photography is NOT random snapshots devoid of compositional considerations. It's anything but. And if you don't believe me, take up your own challenge...
@paulparanoid Yes you are right...I would probably fail lots of shots, but I would also be able to make some decent shots based on random movements and compositions not to mention backgrounds that I bet most people do not control 100 %. You mention "reflection" in a split second. But shooting every 10'th second like she does at the beginning of the clip doesn't excactly show any sign of reflection to me. She probably shoots some interesting pictures but probably just as many boring ones.
@6tryphon6 - I'd like to say this respectfully, but there's no way. I doubt you're a photographer. Well, you might be a snapshooter... Everything you say is said from ignorance. Or just a desire to troll? Have you ever tried to shoot a live event skilfully -- say a wedding, a concert or a sporting event? If you had, & if you acheived anything above snapshot resutls, you'd know that you're talking trash. Anyway, I'm done wasting my time on you and your stubborn, disrespectful ignorance.
I don't know what triggers your temper!!! We all share different oppinions! There are...and have been lots of pro photographers in this world who don't even find Bresson very interesting, while he commented negatively on the new photograpers that suddenly "provoked" and changed the streetstyle that he represented back in time. I've photographed almost any style since 92, so just because I do not fall on my ass due to admiration of her doesn't give you the right to be rude.
@6tryphon6 - Or, maybe you are a photographer -- who works solely in static, controlled conditions like in the studio with trees. Ironically, it's those kinds of photographers who are most hostile to street. And ignorant of it. Why? Maybe because they *need* that control and resent those who don't? Dunno. But, all the masters will tell you that for every "keeper" there are tons of failuires that you've never seen. That includes those who photograph slowly. Learn more, spout off less.
boring? I don't think so! Brave, creative, caring. inspired and inspiring. not a picture takeer but an artist and an activist for people...good for you Sandra!
Great story, great cause, great sense of humanity. Horrible composition of photography. Not hating or anything, but those just look like average snapshots.
Oye q bueno!! De verdad si creo q es un trabajo bien duro q hacer. Tb a mi me gustaria hacer unas fotos asi. No se como sera aqui en alemania pero pues, hay q tratar, no?
de verdad te admiro sandra por tu trabajo,me ha inspirado mucho como fotografa y asi tambien admiro a esas personas que se perfectamente porque lo he visto con mis propios ojos aqui en los angeles lo que aveces batallan para encontrar trabajo..no es facil y que bonito que documentes una parte de esa realidad para poderla mostrar al mundo....
Felicitaciones Sandra: You can say they come to do the works that NOBODY would do. Also they have to suffer all kinds of deminishing and shameful expressions. For me they are Great People, they work!
Sandra, I just bought my first home in Jackson Heights, the most diverse neighboorhood "anywhere", it is great to see a young lady such as yourself documenting life in this harmonious neighborhood, and I am excited tht your work focuses on sharing cultural literacy via YouTube to all who are intersted about discovering the uniqueness of NYC! Kudos you you. Where can we find your published work?
!Muy bueno! Sandra, you'll get all kind of comments even from guys that would "love" to see all Latin Americans living in this country. A friend just came from Irak, was speaking Spanish to some friends and a "WA"* shouted "Spic Go Home!"
Hey thanks for your nice (and not so nice comment). I do make my entire living on my photographic work and I continue my personal project with the community. I have a shoort documentary coming out soon.
Sandra I admire you so much! I do agree that these people are great family people that just come to this country to earn a living and help their families. What a connection you made with them, you're right is not easy but you made these shots touching and human. keep up the great work!
Bravo
dirtynuke 2 months ago
Sandra is an amazing woman. Visit her website if you find time.
Twostones00 4 months ago
Great Images
forPhotographers 5 months ago
why do we always have to be soooo judgemental? the girls is there, showing her work, things that are nice and important to her; some people will like it, some won´t. why does it always have to end as a battle?
britestube 7 months ago 2
The story about Michael is so sweet.
pmkns 11 months ago
It seems to me that the work of many these so called street photographers often depend on taking lots and lots and lots of casual motives with things and people sticking into the frame. I miss the photographer's reflection and the actual art of composing???
I bet that any person with a camera and the will to take 500 pictures every day would come up with just as many "interesting" streetpictures!
6tryphon6 1 year ago
@6tryphon6 - Try it yourself. I'll bet anything that you fail miserably. Street photograhy is one of the hardest genres to practice and to do well. You have to anticipate, see, compose, "reflect" on the frame -- all in a split second. Real street photography is NOT random snapshots devoid of compositional considerations. It's anything but. And if you don't believe me, take up your own challenge...
paulparanoid 11 months ago
@paulparanoid Yes you are right...I would probably fail lots of shots, but I would also be able to make some decent shots based on random movements and compositions not to mention backgrounds that I bet most people do not control 100 %. You mention "reflection" in a split second. But shooting every 10'th second like she does at the beginning of the clip doesn't excactly show any sign of reflection to me. She probably shoots some interesting pictures but probably just as many boring ones.
6tryphon6 11 months ago
@6tryphon6 - I'd like to say this respectfully, but there's no way. I doubt you're a photographer. Well, you might be a snapshooter... Everything you say is said from ignorance. Or just a desire to troll? Have you ever tried to shoot a live event skilfully -- say a wedding, a concert or a sporting event? If you had, & if you acheived anything above snapshot resutls, you'd know that you're talking trash. Anyway, I'm done wasting my time on you and your stubborn, disrespectful ignorance.
paulparanoid 11 months ago
@paulparanoid
I don't know what triggers your temper!!! We all share different oppinions! There are...and have been lots of pro photographers in this world who don't even find Bresson very interesting, while he commented negatively on the new photograpers that suddenly "provoked" and changed the streetstyle that he represented back in time. I've photographed almost any style since 92, so just because I do not fall on my ass due to admiration of her doesn't give you the right to be rude.
6tryphon6 11 months ago
@6tryphon6 - Or, maybe you are a photographer -- who works solely in static, controlled conditions like in the studio with trees. Ironically, it's those kinds of photographers who are most hostile to street. And ignorant of it. Why? Maybe because they *need* that control and resent those who don't? Dunno. But, all the masters will tell you that for every "keeper" there are tons of failuires that you've never seen. That includes those who photograph slowly. Learn more, spout off less.
paulparanoid 11 months ago
boring? I don't think so! Brave, creative, caring. inspired and inspiring. not a picture takeer but an artist and an activist for people...good for you Sandra!
writerman242 1 year ago
Idee is nice ,but the pictures are a little bit boring,try to "make" pictures rather than "taking" pictures!
almanza.nl
Almanzajj 1 year ago
This was Great, THIS is What Photography Is All About.
alexq20 1 year ago
Great story! Love the father aspect of these people. It really humanizes them.
gabaus 1 year ago
Great story, great cause, great sense of humanity. Horrible composition of photography. Not hating or anything, but those just look like average snapshots.
okodorifuto 1 year ago
Feliciadades Sandra!!!
Mucho exito!!!!
FinalO 1 year ago
Thanks Sandra for showing the humanity of their struggle. Peace
Twostones00 1 year ago
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ibilldavis 1 year ago
Yes really good photography, and at the same time trailing a cameraman around as well! Must have been difficult to melt into the background.
kevcaster 2 years ago
Thank you Sandra, very good work. Que buen trabajo.. please continue
noelyates 2 years ago
Great work!
bolenathrules 2 years ago 2
Bravo. Journalism here.
Carterofmars 2 years ago
great behind the scenes and story telling
andresgarcia84 2 years ago
I want to be a photo journalist cause of this piece thanks Sandra
wildrover1111 2 years ago
more asylum seekers!!!
firehorse74 2 years ago
Oye q bueno!! De verdad si creo q es un trabajo bien duro q hacer. Tb a mi me gustaria hacer unas fotos asi. No se como sera aqui en alemania pero pues, hay q tratar, no?
saludos
Anotherstyler 2 years ago
I LOVE YOU SANDRA :D YOU ARE THE BEST!
Ukunio112 2 years ago
love your work and eye..
-Rome
ProPhotoHouston02 2 years ago
Kudos !
QuarterCrawl 3 years ago
de verdad te admiro sandra por tu trabajo,me ha inspirado mucho como fotografa y asi tambien admiro a esas personas que se perfectamente porque lo he visto con mis propios ojos aqui en los angeles lo que aveces batallan para encontrar trabajo..no es facil y que bonito que documentes una parte de esa realidad para poderla mostrar al mundo....
myvessels 3 years ago
Felicitaciones Sandra: You can say they come to do the works that NOBODY would do. Also they have to suffer all kinds of deminishing and shameful expressions. For me they are Great People, they work!
Sefardisafran
Hoboken NJ
Sefardisafran 3 years ago
wonderful work sandra.. love it
mrdre1019 3 years ago
What L-Lens does she use?
TychoTP 3 years ago
that is 17-40mm L USM :)
keon001 3 years ago 2
Great news, I use 17-40mm f4L for street as well :)))
Marutsero 2 years ago
i really liked your work
instirahul 3 years ago
Sandra, I just bought my first home in Jackson Heights, the most diverse neighboorhood "anywhere", it is great to see a young lady such as yourself documenting life in this harmonious neighborhood, and I am excited tht your work focuses on sharing cultural literacy via YouTube to all who are intersted about discovering the uniqueness of NYC! Kudos you you. Where can we find your published work?
1dog2dog3dog 3 years ago
excellent work...
moliniano 3 years ago
!Muy bueno! Sandra, you'll get all kind of comments even from guys that would "love" to see all Latin Americans living in this country. A friend just came from Irak, was speaking Spanish to some friends and a "WA"* shouted "Spic Go Home!"
Sefardisafran
*WC= Walking Asshole
Sefardisafran 3 years ago
Hey thanks for your nice (and not so nice comment). I do make my entire living on my photographic work and I continue my personal project with the community. I have a shoort documentary coming out soon.
sandracroa 3 years ago
Interesting story but the photography is pedestrian (not a pun), dull, uninspired, flat.
smileykermit 3 years ago
I agree. I admire her efforts but the photography is really not great, and not even doing justice to the neighborhood.
FRKreutzwald 3 years ago
AMAZING...inspiring...gracias!
edithhead 3 years ago
Great job! In what publications does your work appear, Sandra? Are you able to make a living, or part of one, with your photography?
tegoblue 3 years ago
thank you Sandra for sharing and for opening our eyes. Youre a wonderful artist! Justly what our people needs!
scribe381 3 years ago
Sandra I admire you so much! I do agree that these people are great family people that just come to this country to earn a living and help their families. What a connection you made with them, you're right is not easy but you made these shots touching and human. keep up the great work!
blessings!
elmo007millie 3 years ago
Wonderful work, Sandra! Great footage. A situation most people are unaware of.
cubanita3315 3 years ago