I suspect you can't imagine an almost 74-year-old guy telling you I identify with you and your story. I've not done nearly as well on my journey along a path not dissimilar to yours. I too remember the first time photography touched my life. I too had a most less than encouraging upbringing. I admire how resilient you are and how much I wish only the best for you in your future. You have learned earlier on what it took me a lifetime to learn - go forth and teach others through what you do and how you do it. I will watch this video more than once I'm sure. Bless you and be well.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

I really appreciate this comment and thank you for sharing. What I love about KZread is that others can read things like this and relate on many levels. I appreciate you so much! One day I will be 74 😇

Life time! A Road To Yhe Yellow Dress. A story of creative fire, courage, darkness, self affirming strength, perseverance, and an awakening of purpous leading to sucess, and meaningful love of others. The Yellow Dress is born. A symbol of a hope and journey to a path to Joy and meaning. A story of inspiration to all that need it. That is the feeling I got while watching and listening to you. Even though I've heard this from you before. Yours is a story that movies are made of. One that can inspire many people that haven't had the best road in life. I've said this before. You are amazing Ma Lady. You have become a champion for all women to be strong and independent while caring for others. You are a true story!

Thank you 😶❤... see ya, blue skies 🤙🏻🍀📸

Hi Sarah and of course Ollie , incredible story and journey , there is an old Irish saying “Is fearr lúbadh ná briseadh” translated it means “ It’s better to bend than to break‍” . The world is a far better place because you decided to bend . Life can be hard but your work brings passion and inspiration to all , keep doing what you do miss .

She's absolutely divine and inspirational.

I see a book and a movie: "The Yellow Dress". What a beautiful story. Brave personal share.

What a Beautiful Journey! Sarah, You earned it, with every wonderful step!!

Hopelessness is a pit that is incredibly hard to crawl out of. Confronting our past trauma is difficult, especially if you don't have trusted individuals to confide in. Kudos for your resilience to keep moving forward and doing the hard work of identifying what was causing the hopeless feelings and finding ways to recover from it.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! We all have a story to share and by relating with one another it makes it so much easier to move forward 💛

Many people take photos, few give photos to the world. You give of yourself through the art of your photos and videos. Each one has a different story behind it and in front of it for us to relate in our own way. The sharing of your photos is therapy for you and us as we relate to joys and struggles. I have used photography and videography as my own therapy. Landscape photography for the joy it brings others & a record of the past. Videography in capturing a memory for students and their families. Few know who is behind the cameras i operate as the moment I am capturing is not about me but about them. (My videos are done by remote control.) It is true that it is the journey that is important, not the destination as the destination is the same for everyone. Thank you for sharing a part of your journey and allowing us to reflect on our own journey. May we have half of the impact that your journey has had on us. The meaning of life for me is to shine "light" in the deepest and darkest places. Like you, i have walked in darkness that is darker than any darkroom. You are not alone in that darkness. Your yellow dress is your "light" in helping others. Thank you from all that see your photos and videos that don't yet have the strength to say it aloud. May you shine light in the darkest of places with your yellow dress.❤

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

I can’t express how much I appreciate this comment. I am still digesting everything that everyone has written on this video since yesterday. I am determined to share my values and lessons through my work and am definitely proud I chose both of these paths. One to pursue photography as my full time way of life, and the other decisions to make changes after a very dark period. I believe so much in having a purpose. The destination is 100 percent the same for all of us, but the journey is where we differ. If I can even impact one person who is lost, I feel like I’ve filled my purpose. Yellow is my light and never again will I let darkness consume that light. I appreciate you so much! 💛 Thank you for sharing your own story.

@ddessert6

8 ай бұрын

@@sarahlyndsay as someone who is likely old enough to be your father, I have learned the hard way to never say never but being aware of that darkness and the light within you will definitely help you to avoid that darkness. We can plan for tomorrow but we really don't know what tomorrow will bring, until it becomes yesterday. With that, shine on & keep the pictures coming as long as it makes you happy.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

I feel like a lucky gal to have an audience who is dominantly men that could be my dad!!! 😂 I recognize this and you guys are just the absolute best. Cheers to the rollercoaster that is life. Bring it on right! 💪

Mattel should make a Sarah Lindsay version of Barbie........ complete with a flowing yellow dress and a camera on a tripod. I'd buy one.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Haha!! That would be quite the doll… the dress would be long 😇

@ThePurpleHarpoon

8 ай бұрын

It would be looooooooooong !

What a beautiful honest story. Priceless....

I got divorced in 2020 as well. It brings me a feeling of peace in a strange way to know that someone else has been on a parallel journey of becoming sunshine. I started monetizing my photography hobby (*therapy lol) recently and really appreciate you sharing your wisdom and knowledge here. Thank you again✨🙏🏽

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Awwwww Jade.. I completely understand. A major loss shakes you up like no other. It’s always always always best to choose the yellow path after a loss. Life can be pretty scary when we stray from the good… 💛💛💛 Photography and creating is a mindful space. Enjoy it!!

This all makes perfect sense now. Watching your videos from the time you began you were always honest and gave us bits and pieces of your personal journey and challenges, now we know there was a purpose to your art compositions and what was in them... May you always be in your yellow dress period of life Sarah because you absolutely deserve all good things that come to you, and thank goodness for Olie being there. It was meant to be and he deserves Super Hero status for being there with you in that dark time. Love conquers all!!! ❤🙏

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

I will never forget that you have been with me since I started KZread. You always leave such thoughtful comments and I’m happy that this video explains more about my art and my life. The two wwill always be intertwined. We love Ollie so much!! He’s an old boy now.. a goofy and grumpy whippet. I will never ever forget him and am aware his time on earth is much shorter than mine. Thank you again for watching the video and taking the time to leave this comment 💛🫶🏻

@artsilva

8 ай бұрын

@@sarahlyndsay no thank YOU. I grew up loving art and music and I know the best compositions comes from a deep place. Some of us can construct all of it into wonderful work and some, like me, feel that it is a very difficult thing to tap into. I know because I am still trying to find my voice after 45 years behind a camera and more in other mediums. The lesson I take away from this is keep it simple and focus on our inner voice like what is it we want to say. Topics like this as hard as it is may be scary to open up to the public and I think that is the fear that lots of us are reluctant to tap into, so we shoot sports, wildlife, street and standard landscapes instead and deny our scars and low points in our live. Keep doing your thing, it's inspiring because your content is gold!... oh and give Olie a big hug for us. I know what it's like to have and watch our four legged friends go thru life. As long as they have a great happy one that is all that matters… that unconditional love from a dog is the best isn’t it?!

Sarah, I don't even know how deep you went down, hitting the bottom in life is excruciatingly hard. It's dark, insanely lonely and feels like there is no escape from the heaviness of that pit. But! What a BEAUTIFUL butterfly has emerged!!! I'm so happy you emerged stronger, happier and determined. I was one who was hoping you'd reincorporate some of your other colors of dresses. But now, I am glad to fully embrace "ALL YELLOW"! May the light always be in your favor. So happy I joined this journey of yours. You bring a spot of sunshine to this world. 😊

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you endlessly for leaving this comment!! There is something beautiful about rock bottom. In my experience, some of the worlds best leaders have faced darkness that is tragic and I’ve always admired people who choose to go towards the light. Yellow will always be my heart, but it’s not completely written off that I won’t create in other colours and share what they truly mean to me! 💛💛💛

Wow...what a lovely soul you are . I loved your photos before and now they mean even more . Thank you for being the sunshine glow in peoples lives and letting us glimpse your story

(perhaps I've never noticed them before...) Love the pillow with the cameras.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

It’s pretty cute! 😇

Thank you Sarah for sharing your personal journey with us, and do agree if you want sunshine become sunshine. I am happy in winter when friends and family around me get depressed with Clark days, limited sunlight, and the cold. I enjoy winter as a period to edit mote, do more research, plan for spring and summer, sort my clothes out, etc, etc

So interesting to hear more of your story and how Oli was, to be fair, the saviour of you. I hit rock bottom many years ago on a golf course in France, I won't go into details but all I will say is since then I've picked myself up and become a much better person. I know what that rock bottom is like and it's a horrible place to be. The yellow dress story is phenomenal, however I still think one of your best photos is in that red dress in the water facing away from the camera, it is just stunning. Please continue to share your story, development and growth and we will continue to keep watching you.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video, Pete! Ollie is a saviour and he doesn’t even know it. Just a sweet, gentle old whippet. Cheers to life after rock bottom and just how beautiful it can become! ❤❤❤ Red hearts for the red dress 🫶🏻

Having pets is one of the best decisions a person can make. Humans in general seek to have a reason to exist and even just being a cat food opener and cat/dog furniture is a good enough reason for most of us to continue on during any dark period. This video also reminds me that a "death of self" or allowing a period of your life to finally truly end is a healthy and vital thing for personal growth and embracing a new future. I too went through a divorce many years ago that fundamentally shifted how I lived my life going forward. The person who existed before that is one who doesn't exist anymore, and that's been a good thing. We live in a world of cycles: birth - life - death - rebirth (spring summer autumn winter, then spring again). Knowing when a cycle has completed and you're onto a new season is a great thing. Not to get all rambling philosophical....

Thank you for sharing your personal story. Your work and your story deeply resonate with me. Last year I really was on the edge and I am so greatful that I found the strength to just gaze down the abyss and instead of letting go I was able to change my energy and my way of thinking altogether. It was a long and hard time, but I really feel like sunshine now (thanks for that beautiful quote!). Follow your intuition - Be love.

Your photos are stunning and your spirit is beautiful. Glad you choose to stick around on the roller coaster called life.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! It sure is a rollercoaster, but I know longer look at the lows as bad. It’s wild what you can learn through failure and hard times. Appreciate you! 💛💛

My Camra makes me happy what I see through the lens I got a message this week a photo off mine is going into a calendar a step in the right direction who knows but it’s a step😀 keep smiling & keep up the hard work we appreciate it…………😊

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Photography is mindful space. I am so happy to learn people find such happiness with their creative outlet. Thank you so much for this comment! 💛💛💛

Sarah, by opening yourself up to strangers it shows how much you have grown!!! Life is a journey, not a destination. Keep up the great work, the best is yet to come 😉

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Ric! 💛 I appreciate it that you have taken the time to watch this video and your comment means the world to me!

HI Sarah. Does Olie know he is a hero? Dogs listen better than anyone. You tell your story now with more conviction and confidence than before!

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

He’s just the sweetest soul and we protect each other! Love that boy so much 💛 I have happy to hear I am better at telling the story!

Anyone that gets to share a part/all of their life with you truly "has it all." Thank you for sharing some of your personal story with us.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Oh wow.. thank you for saying that and thank you for watching 🥹💛

Biggest fan here, Sarah!

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

You’re too kind! Thank you 💛 I appreciate all you “fans” so much!

Honoured to have you share your personal journey.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 💛🫂

You are so awesome and such an inspiration. I’m struggling with my creativity right now but I’m sure it will come back. I just need to find balance…instead of stressing about how clean my house is, I need to take time and get out there. You’re such a special soul!

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!! 💛💛💛 The great thing about a creative rut is that it’s usually followed by a creative surge. Almost all people trying to create have hit that wall and been pulled in different directions by life, but I can guarantee at some point you’ll have a moment of such amazing creativity soon…

Bravo. I don’t know how you told the story before but you nailed it this time. I appreciate you opening up about yourself and it gave a great perspective about who you really are. I think anyone who watches this will understand you, and for the better. Oh, and your photography is amazing too.

Hi! Sarah good to see you again :)

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Hello!! Thank you for watching 💛🫶🏻

Your story is so inspiring to me, thank you so much for sharing and being authentic!

It's really where I am in my life right now, rock bottom. It's so rough not able to love things things use to enjoy to do, but tour video really helped me know I'm not going at it alone 😢 Everyone says it will get better but I'm not sure as to when that will be so I just take it each day as it comes. I'm happy to see all your work and the travels you get to do to some amazing places I hope to one day get to as well. All the best to your future and more wonderful yellow dress content. ❤

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Awwwww hey Brandon!! Thank you for taking the time to watch my video. I am so happy it’s helped you relate to that feeling of being alone. The one thing I accepted after all my changes is that life is a roller coaster no matter how hard we try to stay on top. You just can’t learn important lessons through constant success. It really does have to come from the lows and mistakes. There are lots of comments here for you to read that may help with how you’re feeling right now. 💛💛💛

Your story is so inspiring. Your yellow dress photos are stunning, and they really convey the joy and resilience that you have found. Thanks for sharing.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch Keith! 💛🫶🏻 It means more to me than you’ll ever know..

Found your channel recently and I was so inspired by the story of your yellow dress. Been seeing synchronicity of yellow everywhere since then. Blessings. Thank you 🙏🏽 💛

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Awwww that makes me smile!!! Thanks for watching the video and I hope you continue to see yellow everywhere you go! 💛

Thank you for sharing that amazing story and your wonderful art, you are brave on so many levels.

So happy you found your purpose in life.. because I think it is one of the hardest things to do especially when things aren't going right.. thanks for your beautiful artwork

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more Jason. It was purpose that drove me to this point today. I feel so lucky at times that I found mine through photography. It’s been an absolute dream! 💛💛

Very wise and true words Sarah wish you happy live.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 💛 I appreciate it very much!

Amazing! Great hearing about the connection between colours and personal identity, as well as the significance it holds in your work.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend! I appreciate you watching 💛 I hope you and the other fellas are doing well!!

Wow amazing strength to share your journey! I have a newfound respect for my scars photo on my wall. Keep sharing your growth in your journey

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! 💛😇

❤️❤️❤️

You've done good with your life, It only gets better 😊

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Bradley! I agree 💛💛

Thanks for posting this Sarah :) Really good advice in this :) More people need to hear this!

Wow Sarah, that was so well stated and explained. You can do anything. I'm excited to see where you go next!

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Trish!!! I’ve told this story many times and I am happy to hear I can convey what has happened now with more conviction and truth.. even though sometimes I’m nervous to open up, I can’t help but feel it’s the right path for me to share and connect with others through the good and bad. 💛💛💛

Thank you very much, Ms. Lyndsay; now I know what I need to do...

You and your dress have made some of the most beautiful and memorable images ever. Keep it up, at least 'til you're seventy-five ...... that would be so cool. Grey hair with that yellow dress will be awesome. 😂

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Oh I will rock grey hair with a yellow dress! Haha! Thank you for watching.. I appreciate it 🙏

@ThePurpleHarpoon

8 ай бұрын

Looking forward to it !!! 📸

Wow Sarah, this video really touched my heart. I remember meeting you on our tour of Iceland and just how bubbly you are and a smile that lit up the room. You are very friendly and so positive and such an inspiration. I really admire your strength and your personality. Can't wait until we meet again.😘

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Joe!!! We missed you a lot on the last Iceland tour. I will never forget that one night near Vik where it was me and all my boys having dinner. The care you guys showed to me was special and I’m so happy we connected through photography!! We will be on another tour together for sure… there is no doubts in my mind! 💛💛💛

@joeandjan

8 ай бұрын

@@sarahlyndsay I know we will and that day will be special 💛

Very touching story Sarah. Takes a lot of courage to face yourself and the demons most of carry with us to varying degrees. I look forward for each of your new vids. Find them refreshing and brings a little joy into my heart.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

I’m so happy to hear it. Thank you so much for watching and I hope to bring even more joy into your life 💛😇

I always love hearing this story and following your own journey, keep it up, you ray of sunshine, you😊

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

You’re the best Darren! Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos and I can’t wait to work with you in Ireland!!! 💛

Bless you, Sarah.

Sarah your story is such a beautiful inspiration to so many! Love you and your work! Don’t ever give up!

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Hey my friend! You’re one of my favourite people who has been in this KZread journey with me… I hope one day we can meet and shoot together 🫶🏻💛 You KNOW I appreciate our chats so much!

Thank You 🙏 so much for sharing your story. It amazing seeing you being open, honest and vulnerable.

New to your channel...You are a creator!. Very talented and brutally honest...which I so appreciate ❤️ 🇨🇦❤️

Thanks for sharing this! We can all identify with parts of your story! Keep doing what you’re doing and, as always, thanks for taking me along!

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, Randy!!! I am always thrilled to bring you guys in my journey. This channel is for those who want to become better photographers, but also for those who need to connect when life gets hard! 💛💛💛

Well said and I love your portfolio of self portraits.

Thank you.... You have just changed my life x

Thank you for opening up and sharing your story!! 💛💛💛

Thank you for your story! Beautiful

Wish I could give you a big hug!!!!! Thank you for sharing your story. Life can be difficult. But, you've made it through a difficult part. I wish you nothing but the best and hope the rest of your life will be filled with positivity, sunshine, and yellow dresses.

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Hey my dear!! I’ll never forget you’ve been here since almost day one of my KZread journey. I love hugs and gladly take one! I appreciate you a lot!! 💛💛

@PhotoTrekr

8 ай бұрын

@@sarahlyndsay Your journey is just beginning, my friend. 🙂

I am a very amateur photographer, and I have learned a lot from you. Thank you for sharing your journey. You and the yellow dress are everything!! 🔥

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

I am so happy to hear it! That’s why I’m here.. to help as much as I can 💛

@Blorentzen1

8 ай бұрын

@@sarahlyndsay I am very glad you have Ollie. We all owe him one.

Love this Sarah, you're a ray of sunshine always, even when you're not always noticing or trying. Keep on girl ☀

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Trent! You’re just the absolute best. I dream of having a family like you do. 💛🫶🏻

@trentschlamp

8 ай бұрын

@@sarahlyndsay you deserve it Sarah! And anytime you find yourself in Northern Alberta please feel free to look us up 🙏🙏

This was so incredibly amazing to watch. Thanks for sharing Sarah

Hello Sarah! Keep up the good work with the yellow dress and stay positive ❤❤❤

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Hey my friend! Thank you! I will… always yellow in my world 💛

i needed to hear this today thank you

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure 🫶🏻 I hope it helps!

I can totally relate to your story, beautiful experience you been through keep up. You are incredible talented. #Yellowdress

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Happy to hear it!!! Thank you so much my friend 💛

Goooooooood moooooorning

@sarahlyndsay

8 ай бұрын

Goooooood morning!! 💛🫶🏻

Do you use a white balance card or something like an x-rite to correct colours?

Your a nice girl. Jesus and His Word is always there.