In this episode of Vallerret’s Creative Outsiders, we talk with Canadian fine art photographer and self-portrait artist Sarah Lyndsay, known for her emotional imagery, storytelling, and her signature yellow dress.

Sarah shares how photography became a form of self-expression and a way to explore emotion, presence, and identity. She explains how placing herself in the frame is telling a story.

We talk about the thrill of shooting in –30°C, how sometimes you forget the cold because the moment feels magical, and why bad weather often leads to the most powerful images. She opens up about identity, pressure, and taking a break from social media, and learning to see herself not just as a photographer but as an artist.

• Why bad weather makes stronger, more emotional images
• Emotion, scale & storytelling through self-portrait work
• Shooting in –30°C and forgetting the cold
• The yellow dress and how visual identity develops
• Layering, boots, gloves & staying creative in freezing temps
• Artist vs. photographer — and why the difference matters
• Social media breaks & creative burnout
• Fine art galleries, collectors & making work that "feels"

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Stay warm. Stay inspired. Stay out longer. 🧤🔥