WNYC Street Shots: Sandra Roa

Sandra Roa grew up along the 7 train in Jackson Heights, Queens. When she returned to take photographs, she was drawn to los jornaleros, day laborers, who congregate on Roosevelt Avenue. She uses photographs, audio and video to document their stories.

Produced by Benjamen Walker and Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture

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[dirtynuke]

Bravo

[Twostones00]

Sandra is an amazing woman. Visit her website if you find time.

[forPhotographers]

Great Images

[britestube]

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?

[pmkns]

The story about Michael is so sweet. 

[6tryphon6]

@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.

[paulparanoid]

@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]

@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.

[6tryphon6]

@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.

[paulparanoid]

@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...