Hi, I’m Sandy Ferkel
I’m Sandy, owner of Images by Sandra. With nearly 40 years in photography, I’m passionate about helping people share their talents with the world. Relationships and encouragement shape who we are, and I believe photography can capture that love and hope. My goal is simple: to create images that inspire you to show up fully and make a positive impact.
My Experience
An elective class...Photo 101...set the path.
Who wouldn't love going on shoots with your friends
and watching images develop in the darkroom?
Washington University
My Experience
Fresh out of college you could find me at Venture
shooting retail fashion and product.
Yep, you're looking at transparencies on a light table...
the film days.
Venture
My Experience
As the Photography Director for Dillard's
in the '80s and '90s,
I was living the fast paced life of retail, traveling regularly directing fashion and product photoshoots.
Dillard's
My Experience
Along came our first baby,
and the glamorous life of fashion and travel lost its shine.
One of my photographers that I used to hire for Dillard's turned around and hired me to help him run his studio.
Family
My Experience
Sales Rep/ Producer/ Manager/ Studio Coordinator/ Digital Tech/ Photographer - yeah, I wore a lot of hats.
In this studio we lived through the transition from
film to digital. So many changes!
Dreyfus + Associates Photography
My Experience
While the digital world transformed the advertising industry, I received regular requests from friends to photograph their seniors, families, and weddings.
Images by Sandra was born.
Images by Sandra
My Experience
I've been trained to capture dynamic light,
and when it's not available naturally, to create it.
Producing a shoot and bringing all the elements together is second nature to me.
Let's collaborate.
Seasoned Professional
Authenticity:
the real me
My passion is capturing joy and sharing hope and love through photography. I’m grateful to my Creator, the Divine Artist, for the gift of creativity and to my family who honor our Lord. They inspire me daily with their intentionality, love, and passion. They are a reminder to treasure every fleeting moment of this life—and my desire is to help others do the same.
"Let all that you do
be done in love."
1 Corinthians 16:14
"I love how these pictures turned out.
Thank you for being amazing.
Your eye is unmatched...
I seriously feel so honored that you're willing to work with us."
Crystal Reed