Sarah Race is an England-born and Portland-raised photographer now based in Vancouver. A contributor to Sad Mag Issue 7/8: The Vancouver Queer History Issue, Sarah’s portraits, commercial work and party photographer are all imbued with a unique and quirky style. Here she gives us a glimpse into her life and work. You can see more of Sarah’s photography at her website.
Sad Mag: What do you do?
Sarah Race: I’m a photographer for hire.
SM: What is your favourite subject to photograph?
SR: Quirky people.
SM: What’s the first thing you remember capturing with a camera?
SR: I was probably 6 or 7 and I used a little Polaroid that my parents gave me. I took a photo of a blurry rooster.
SM: What are you working on now?
SR: I just finished an exhibit at the Museum of Vancouver that I did with Sarah Buchanan and the Queer Film Festival. Currently I’m working on starting up a mobile studio business, The Studio Shack.
SM: Where in Vancouver do you live?
SR: Strathcona
SM: What are you excited about for fall?
SR: Fall is my favourite season. I like the fashion possibilities that fall brings. Like the abundance of sweaters, vests and hats. I’m also excited to go home for American Thanksgiving and to hang out with my niece.
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