A long time literary and art publicist, Sandra adores photography which allows her to communicate her observations, feelings and sensibilities with images vs words. Each artist carries an ache; "photography provides relief from mine," says Sandra; "the camera is my violin."
sandralee :
"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.â?? Camille Pissaro
sandralee :
I am starting to understand that most people want to photograph what is inherently pretty -- be it person, place or thing. I like to photograph what for me is "real." I have tried to break myself from searching for pretty. Pretty doesn't matter to me anymore. Funny how our tastes and observations change.
hekartstudio : Good and express yourself-HEK
February 23 at 11:29AM
donkeyoatey : YES real is good, real is LIFE! Donkeyoatey
February 23 at 8:32PM
DeeZ : You're right Sandra, on here its become far to focused on a certain type or style of photo and a monotonous expectation that every "light" area is "blown out", all photos must be in "sharp focus" etc. Where is the artistry....oh I know, its on Redbubble....where I'm spending more and more time and a whole lot less money!
February 25 at 8:27AM
Painter_Of_The_Sky : What the heck is redbubble deez??? is it a bluebubble or a purplebubble??
February 25 at 10:48PM
briansintransit : Hi sandra i think as you get older your tastes change, that applies to life as well as other things, i try to observe things and subjects more now than i either did when i was younger, thats why i find photography so interesting, it makes you observe life more
February 26 at 8:12AM
marieann green : Have always thought that photo journalism afforded one the most artistic opportunities. As fiction can never compare with reality, so another flower cannot compare with real life. Appreciate and agree with the thoughts.....
February 26 at 10:41AM
marieann green : By the way, does this mean that we all have to post our portfolio photos sans makeup and first thing in the morning???? I MEAN, REAL IS REAL! JOKING.
February 26 at 10:46AM
burning-orange : Sandralee I agree with two of your points that we should be brave enough to photograph things that aren't necessarily pretty. I think the topics we photograph help define us and that we should each be working on our own variety of topics.. Brian's comment on photography being about observing is apt. I would add that our photos should not be a simple reaction to what we see but a calculated response.
March 17 at 2:20PM
burning-orange : If you missed Painter OTS's comment on redbubble: check out www.redbubble.com
March 17 at 2:22PM
Rivergirl51 : I understand completely what you are saying. Some people don't see the beauty in the "unpretty", but, they also don't see the ugly in the "pretty."
September 15 at 12:03AM
4 I AM : Very eye catching work-the right place at the right time equals the right shot-with the right eye!
November 8 at 6:39PM
4 I AM : Was reading your bio again, and had a realization. When i was younger-fit and full of energy, i was complimented all the time, despite my many flaws. Now i'm older 40lbs overweight [working on it], not a word, and far less flaws[still got some though]. I see beauty differently as well, though i'd like to be fit with few flaws.
November 13 at 6:37AM
sandralee :
What do our photos say about how we see the world and who we are?
ducilla : A LOT !!..lol..
December 12 at 12:58AM
DeeZ : More than we realize or want them to know =D
February 5 at 4:23PM
canon shooter : Thanks for selecting me as a fan. I am new so I am till trying to figure this site out. I see some of your excellent images as I am writting this. Keep up the good work. How do you select fans?
February 12 at 7:44AM
sandralee : The fans select you.
February 19 at 6:34AM
sandralee :
I enjoy character shots and am particularly drawn to the ocean.
tomlynne : I, myself am more at home taking wildlife & nature, landscape shots, keep up the good work.
August 5 at 4:43PM
sandralee : Thanks for taking the time to say hello and for the encouragement.
August 7 at 1:47PM
jalemyca.jack : I really like your work and feel it aways has a touch of gentleness in it.Try a lower angle on some of your shots, it might take out some of the unwanted background. Just a point
August 23 at 6:58AM
sandralee : Thank you very much - that is kind of you to say and perceptive of you to pick up. I will definitely try your suggestion and thank you so much for getting in touch.
August 24 at 10:35AM
jalemyca.jack : Glad you like my work, as I yours.
August 25 at 7:19AM
jal300 : well, just stopped by to say hello and I think your work has improved in a really short time and more folks here should pay attention, you are on your way to publishing your own stuff not someone else's
September 21 at 12:28PM
ngie : i am new member, just wanna say your pic is great..
October 5 at 9:31AM
sandralee : thank you very much.
November 16 at 5:58PM
jal300 : Hi kiddo, dont stop you re doing so great!
November 27 at 7:05AM
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