Dec 14, 2019
SHOW NOTES Following your passion might not always be a clear road.
In today’s episode of Ellas, Sandra Blow talks with Brenda Hernández Jaimes about her vast photography career, overcoming obstacles and fighting for her beliefs through her photos.
As a queer photographer based in Mexico City, Sandra showcases the faces of the current generation of LGBTQ+ such as our queen, Zemmoa.
She also shares about discovering her passion for photography and creating a new path for her career.
Sandra also talks about her inspiring collaborations with Carla Fernández and recent photoshoot with John Waters.
She also shares advice on self-love, trusting the correct people and opens up about domestic violence.
I highly recommend you listen to this episode to know a clear and true view of being a freelance photographer!
In this episode we talk about…
2:09 - Sandra Blow shares how she found herself and fights for her beliefs through her photography
4:41 - Listen to how Sandra discovered her passion for photography
8:17 - Find out how Sandra began working at Grupo Expansión
11:55 - Sandra talks about how her mentor believed in her and pushed her to deliver her best work
16:08 - Discover how Sandra’s experience of working in the editorial industry became her photography school
20:27 - Sandra confesses how she was let go of her job on her birthday
24:48 - Listen to Sandra’s journey of being a freelance photographer
28:38 - You need to be proactive and look for people that make you feel you belong
32:48 - Sandra shares how she creates a safe and respectful space when photographing her friends and clients
35:34 - Find out how Sandra and Zemmoa became friends and ultimately took Zemmoa’s iconic photos for the 41st LGBT+ Pride Parade
42:03 - Sandra talks about photographing her friends and cementing their life through photos
56:14 - Listen to Sandra share her experience of photographing John Waters
1:03:12 - Discover how Sandra collaborated with Carla Fernández for her Spring/Summer 2020 collection
1:12:30 - Sandra opens up about being a victim of domestic violence and leaving the abusive relationship
1:19:45 - Donate to help treat Sandra’s dad cancer treatment
1:21:50 - “Love yourself no matter what!”
RELEVANT LINKS
Read Zemmo’s essay in Rolling Stone
WANT MORE?
Follow Sandra: @div4virtu4l
Follow Sandra’s photography: @sandrablowphoto
Follow Sandra’s food photography: @blowsonhotfood
Donate to the cancer treatment for Sandra’s Dad: Donate
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Follow Brenda: @bren_jai