Hello there,
I am a trauma-informed documentarian based in Gibsons, BC, with a focus on community storytelling. In addition to my local work, I have also had the privilege to explore themes like resilience in post-conflict societies, social justice, mental health and dispelling cultural myths. Throughout all my projects, I strive to take a compassionate approach to photographic storytelling. By listening and building a connection — only then can a story start to unfold behind the lens.
My travels have taken me to over 65 countries, where I have had the privilege to learn, question and witness the challenges and joys people face in places that seem distant and unfamiliar. Unsurprisingly, we all have a lot more in common than we think.
Questions or assignments? Reach out — hello@sarahtesla.com
EDUCATION
2021 - Traumatic Stress Studies Certificate Program, Trauma Research Foundation
(Boston, MA)
2020 - Masters of Arts, International Studies, Simon Fraser University (Vancouver, BC)
2018 - Trauma-Informed Media Practices Training (Sulaymaniyah, Iraq)
2018 - Certificate of International Development, Culture and Communication, University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)
2017 - Foundry Photojournalism Workshop (Mexico City, MX)
2000 - Journalism Diploma, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Calgary, AB)
EXHIBITIONS
2023 - “The Lands of Resistance,” The Living Room Studio (Gibsons, BC)
2019 - “The Truth Is,” Massy Gallery (Vancouver, BC)
