Sandra Graham - Photographer
Sandra Graham


Who is Sandra Graham?
Sandra's career has been in the healthcare and insurance industries as a Case Manager, however, photography and writing have been her underlying passion.  She knew that one day she would do this full-time - and that one day - is now.  Blending photography, culinary knowledge (personal chef), and travel experiences with creative storytelling has become a natural fit. 



Sandra Graham's Formal Photography Education / Qualifications:
    • • New York Institute of Photography 
  •           CPP - Certified Professional Photographer  - 2014
  • • Photography Judge - The Canadian Association for Photographic Art 
  •           National Judging Course Certificate  - 2013.  
  •  International Travel Writers and Photographers Alliance 
  •           Travel Journalist / Travel Photographer - 2013
 
 


Sandra Graham's Memberships: (past and present)
  • • CAPA - Canadian Association for Photographic Art (2012 - present) 
  • • PPOC - Professional Photographers of Canada (2012 - 2018)
  • • IFPO - International Freelance Photographers Organization (2013 - 2018)
  • • IFPO - International Freelance Master Photographers Organization (2013 - 1018)
  • • MPI - Master Photographers International (2015 - 2020)
  • • IAPP - International Association of Panoramic Photographers (2013 - present)
  • • NYIP - New York Institute of Photography (2014 - present)
  • • ITWPA - International Travel Writers and Photographers Alliance (2016 - present)
 



 
 

 


Sandra Graham's Exhibition Highlights:
• EVENT: Photographic Trade Show 
  LOCATION: Edmonton, Alberta 
  DETAILS: Graham's work was on exhibition with McBain Camera for the photographic trade show
  YEAR:  2013 
  
 EVENT:  Photo District News (PDN) Photographic Show
LOCATION: New York City, NY
DETAILS: From the curators - "We couldn't be more thrilled to show your work in our gallery!  We are proud
to present your work in our global collection of photographers." 
YEAR:  2013

EVENT:  See.Me at Scope 
LOCATION: Miami, Florida
 
 
     
See.Me at Scope Miami, Florida
Graham's work was chosen for the International Artists Show Exhibition produced for SCOPE showcasing contemporary interesting and impressive photographic prints.   August 2013 
• Studio and Gallery Show in Canmore, Alberta
         Graham's work was featured in the group exhibition art gallery show in Canmore, Alberta - October 2014

• Solo Exhibition in Three Hills, Alberta


         







 
 



Published Images Highlights: 
• One Life Catelogue
          The One Life 2013 Catalogue, featured images as chosen by the editorial board  October 2012

• Global News
          Exclusive Photographs for Global TV News  Sandra was the first photographer at the scene of a terrible fatal crash in southern Alberta which claimed the lives of 3 and injured 2 others.  The  photographs captured the vehicles that were burnt beyond recognition along with the devastation of survivors and emergency workers alike.   Global TV was the first to showcase these photographs on air and on the internet."   September 2012

• The Weather Network
          1. Winter ice falls near Banff, Alberta featured on the weather network - March 2014
          2.  Winter thaw of Vermillion Lakes at sunrise featured on the weather network - April 2014
• Katie Couric Live
          Katie Couric featured images from Graham's collection called "Spring is Coming"  - March 2014









 
 



Sandra Graham's Photography Awards:
• Outdoor Photography Canada
          Best Autumn Photo Contest - October 2012


 
 



Sandra Graham's Special Projects:
• PROJECT:  Puzzle Line is developed 
          Sandra's line of puzzles was produced.  All puzzles will now be available in 1000 piece and will be  a large 28" x 30" size.  Images will be from wildlife and landscape categories.    November 2012

Sandra's line of puzzles iwas produced.  All puzzles will now be available in 1000 piece and will be  a large 28" x 30" size.   Images will be from wildlife and landscape categories.    November 2012

 
 



Sandra Graham's Photography Awards

   

 

Epson International Photographic Open Pano Competion

Bronze AWARD

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SANDRA WINS BRONZE AWARD 

Sandra wins Bronze Award in the 2013 Epson International Photographic Open Pano Competition.   August 2013

SANDRA WINS BRONZE AWARD 

Sandra wins Bronze Awards in the 2013 Epson International Photographic Open Pano Competition.   August 2013



 

SANDRA WINS BRONZE AWARD 

Sandra wins Bronze Awards in the 2013 Epson International Photographic Open Pano Competition.   August 2013


SANDRA WINS BRONZE AWARD 

Sandra wins Bronze Awards in the 2013 Epson International Photographic Open Pano Competition.   August 2013

 
 

SANDRA WINS BRONZE AWARD 

Sandra wins Bronze Award in the 2013 Epson International Photographic Open Pano Competition.   August 2013


 

SANDRA WINS BRONZE AWARD 

Sandra wins Bronze Award at Epson International Photographic Pano Competition.  Aug 2013 

SANDRA WINS BRONZE AWARD 

Sandra wins 2 Bronze Awards in the 2013 Epson International Photographic Amateur Pano Competition.  August 2013





SANDRA WINS BRONZE AWARD 

Sandra wins Bronze Awards in the 2013 Epson International Photographic Amateur  Pano Competition.   August 2013










 
 

SANDRA'S WORK IS SHOWCASED IN SILENT AUCTION

Sandra's work placed in silent auction for Hockey Team in Edmonton, Alberta.  February 2014


 





 
 



 
 




 

SANDRA DESIGNS WEBSITE  

Sandra designs website for King's Fine Jewellery - a high-end jewellery store and one of Edmonton's oldest independent jewellery stores located in the city's premier mall - Southgate Center. March 2014 

 

SANDRA PHOTOGRAPHS AND DESIGNS WEBSITE  

Sandra photographs business and designs new website for Whitemud Pet Grooming Salon.   July 2014

SANDRA JOINS GALLERY IN CANMORE, ALBERTA  

Sandra joined the Loosey Goosey Art Gallery in Canmore!  Drop by to see her work on display - August 2014


 

SANDRA HOSTS SOLO EXHIBITION  

Sandra hosts a solo exhibition in the EnCana Hall with more than 100 pieces of work on display - featuring acrylic, printed and framed to metal prints.  November 2014












 

SANDRA'S WORK IS SHOWCASED IN COCHRANE FAIR 

Sandra's work is showcased at Cochrane Pre-Christmas Fair in Cochrane, Alberta October 2014



 

SANDRA'S WORK IS SHOWCASED IN CANMORE EXHIBITION 

Sandra showcased over 50 pictures in the Loosey Goosey Art Studio Gallery Event.  November 2014



 

SANDRA'S WORK IS SHOWCASED IN DEVON  Sandra's work is showcased at the DCS 3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE.  Devon, Alberta   November 2014






 

SANDRA'S WORK IS SHOWCASED IN EDMONTON  

Sandra's work goes on display at Santa's Little Helpers Christmas Extravaganza in Edmonton, Alberta.  November 2014








 

SANDRA WINS BRONZE AWARD 

Sandra wins Bronze Awards in the 2014 Epson International Photographic Open Pano Competition.  November 2014




SANDRA'S WORK IS PLACED IN EXHIBITION WITH SEE.ME IN THE LOUVRE MUSEUM, PARIS 

"The Louvre, Paris  is the most storied and most visited museum in the world.  Selected individuals will be invited to a private tour and exclusive reception at the Louvre in July 2015.   The exhibition will include a display of work from around the world, and we would like to include your work in that display.   We would be honoured to include you in this."    2015






SANDRA TAKES ON SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Sandra worked with Pulitzer Prize Winning, National Geographic, Olympic, Celebrity and award-winning photographers at the USA Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs shooting the USA Olympic team in training for Rio Olympics.  July 2015


 

SANDRA SHOOTS EVENTS   

Sandra shoots events at the Rocky Mountain State Games in Colorado with Clarkson Creative.  July 2015


SANDRA'S WORK DISPLAYED ON THE WEATHER NETWORK. 

Fall photo of our Canadian maple leaves in full color displayed on The Weather Network. September 2015



 

SANDRA'S WORK IS PUBLISHED WITH IAPP

Two images "Crash" and "Grove" were published in PANORAMA - The Journal of the International Association of Panoramic Photographers. January 2016



 

SANDRA'S WORK IS PLACED IN SILENT AUCTION  

Sandra's has a piece of work in the silent auction for StarSkate and Adult Championships Figure Skating Club.  February 2016



SANDRA JOINS GETTY IMAGES

Sandra was asked to join Getty Images as a Stock Photographer and Videographer.  Getty Images is the supplier of stock images - known as the worlds most powerful imagery resource. March 2016

SANDRA HOSTS SUMMIT - THE SECOND IT CLICKS 

Sandra hosted 19 expert speakers through a web telecast speaking on THE SECOND IT CLICKS.  An interview style summit.  April 2016


 

SANDRA BECOMES TRAVEL JOURNALIST / PHOTOGRAPHER

Sandra trains to report on travel destinations around the work as a writer and photographer with the ITWPA - International Travel Writers and Photographers Association.   August 2016




 

 

SANDRA WINS FALL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Sandra wins fall pet photography contest of dog - Kona Kai - running through fall leaves.  October 2016


SANDRA BECOMES #1 INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR  

Utilizing more than 50 of her professional photography images in her new book:  Light Changes Everything - The Most Powerful Tool to a Photographer and For a Radiant Life, she captures the title of #1 International Best Selling Author.  November 2016



 

SANDRA DESIGNS AND PRODUCES VIDEO  

Sandra makes music video with her photography images and the voice / singing of Vicki Lynn King.  Go Light Your World.  November 2016



 







 

SANDRA'S HAS 6 IMAGES IN THE GALLERY SHOW WITH INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHERS

"All are welcome to come in and see the extraordinary creative work of Panoramic Photographers from around the world."  The Valley Photo Center, Springfield Massachusetts.  December 2016

 

SANDRA BOOKED TO SPEAK ON VOICE AMERICA

Sandra is booked to speak on VoiceAmerica Radio Show - GO FOR IT on February 21, 2017 with host - Jo Hausman.  GO FOR IT (VOICE AMERICA) is focused on teaching love, life, encouragement and perseverance.  It is hope for the hurting - AND - a bit of laughter for this thing called life.    February 2017

SANDRA STARTS FACEBOOK GROUP - LIGHT FOR THE DAY.  

Daily professional photography with inspirational quotes to bring encouragement, love and hope.  February 2017

 

SANDRA SPEAKS ON VOICE AMERICA RADIO SHOW  

Sandra was a guest on Voice America Radio Show Empowerment Channel - - GO FOR IT - with host, Jo Hausman.   

To Listen to the entire one hour interview, please click the link below.

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/97501/learning-to-live-and-see-beauty-through-the-lens-of-life   

February 2017


 

SANDRA RECEIVES AMAZON BOOK AWARD

Sandra receives crystal book award for:  "Amazon #1 Best Selling Author" for her book "Light Changes Everything."    August 2017

 

SANDRA GRAHAM ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF BOOK "Yes You Can!   

Sandra was a contributing author to the anthology series "YES YOU CAN!  GO FOR ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS"   Sandra and 9 other authors (Jo Hausman, Joshua S. Kangley, Dennis E. Bossman, Dr. Marilyn Scott, Harry Buck, Renae Eidenshink, Ruby Mabry, Donna Schmid and Don Loyd) share their stories of failures and successes and show that no matter what one faces, "Yes You Can Go for Achieving your dreams."   September  2017

 

SANDRA COMPLETES 3  BOOKS  

Sandra completed 3 homestead books for various farms in southern Alberta.  These books feature 3 different properties, farmland, barns, homes buildings and landscapes.   Capturing memories for these families. 

 

SANDRA'S ARTICLE IS FEATURED  IN LIFE BY DESIGN MAGAZINE  - JULY 2018 EDITION.  

Sandra was a contributing writer for the July 2018 edition of Life By Design Magazine.  Her article entitled "Inspired By Four Legs and Fast Food" is attached.   July 2018 https://issuu.com/lifebydesignmagazine/docs/lbd_july_final_pages

SANDRA'S ARTICLE IS FEATURED IN LIFE BY DESGIGN MAGAZINE - AUGUST 2018 EDITION.  

Sandra was a contributing writer for the August 2018 Life By Design Magazine - FOODIE EDITION.  Her article entitled "Eat Fingers!  Go Bananas!" is attached.  August 2018

 https://issuu.com/lifebydesignmagazine/docs/lbd_mag_2018_08-aug_final_pages

 

SANDRA'S IMAGE IS FEATURED.  

Sandra's image was featured on the AMA (Alberta Motor Association) social media for Happy Campers Mission Cast Iron Cooking.  AMA presented Sandra with a 1 YEAR PARKS CANADA DISCOVERY PASS.  August 2018

SANDRA'S IMAGE IS SHOWCASED

Sandra's image was featured on the Weather Network for capturing 3 seasons in one shot.   Summer, Fall and Winter all in one image.    September 2018

SANDRA'S IMAGE IS FEATURED.

Sandra's image was featured on the AMA (Alberta Motor Association) social media for Happy Campers Mission Dog Days of Fall.   

SANDRA'S IMAGES ARE FEATURED.  

Two of Sandra's images are featured in the AMA - Alberta Motor Association Insider Magazine for the Winter 2018 edition. 

SANDRA'S ARTICLE IS FEATURED.   

Sandra's article on her pin collection was feature in the December 2018/January 2019 edition of Our Canada Magazine - Reader's Digest.   The article shares about the vast array of pins I have collected throughout the years dating back to 1974.   

 
 
 
 
 
 
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