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Rhombie Sandoval - Creating Images With Depth & Connection

Sep 21, 2020
Rhombie Sandoval, a Southern California photographer and storyteller known for her intimate portrait projects, brings a wealth of insights. She discusses her 'East of Jesus' project, highlighting the importance of connection in photography and overcoming shyness to approach strangers. Rhombie emphasizes the value of spending time in communities to build trust and shares how narratives enrich portraits. She also reflects on her travels, creative growth, and the mission of her platform, Anywhere Blvd, to amplify the stories behind the images.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 1min
2
Discovering East of Jesus and Slab City
01:05 • 2min
3
Approaching Strangers despite Shyness
02:41 • 3min
4
Acting Fast: Seizing Photographic Opportunities
06:11 • 3min
5
Spending Time: Building Trust in Projects
09:27 • 2min
6
Writing Stories When Shooting Film
11:37 • 2min
7
Combining Portraits with Narrative
13:45 • 3min
8
The Value of Being a Guest
16:50 • 2min
9
Connecting Without Language in Morocco
18:21 • 5min
10
Iceland: Currency, Yon and Immediate Bonds
23:27 • 7min
11
Balancing Work, Jobs and Residencies
30:10 • 4min
12
Loneliness, Reflection, and Creative Growth
33:51 • 5min
13
Honesty When Approaching Subjects
38:52 • 5min
14
Anywhere Boulevard: Sharing Photographers' Stories
43:44 • 7min
15
Redefining Travel and Finding Home Locally
50:40 • 6min
16
How Projects Emerge by Making Work
56:41 • 6min
17
Intimate Stories from Slab City
01:02:16 • 7min
18
Community Nuance and Avoiding Stereotypes
01:09:12 • 9min
19
Meaningful Moments and Lasting Bonds
01:18:26 • 7min
20
Origins: Camp, Heart Disease, and the First Camera
01:25:42 • 8min
21
Giving Back: Teaching and Passing On Cameras
01:33:43 • 4min
22
Outro
01:37:37 • 2min