In this inspiring biographical episode, we sit down with Swedish camera operator Sandra Wording, whose evolving career behind the lens has taken her from Scandinavia to film and television sets around the world. Known for her precision, adaptability, and intuitive storytelling sensibility, Wording shares how she developed her craft and built a career in one of the most demanding roles on set. With openness and humor, Sandra reflects on her early creative influences growing up in Sweden, her entry into the film industry, and the mentors and experiences that shaped her visual approach. She breaks down the artistry and technique of camera operation—from framing and movement to collaborating with directors, cinematographers, and on-set teams. Listeners will gain insight into the workflows of film and television production, the challenges of life on set, and the emotional drive behind cinematic storytelling. Sandra also discusses the importance of representation, navigating a competitive industry, and her love of creating images that resonate with audiences. Whether you’re a filmmaker, student, film lover, or simply fascinated by what happens behind the scenes, this interview offers a rich look at the dedication, skill, and creativity required to bring images to life. Tune in for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation with camera operator Sandra Wording, and discover how she continues to frame stories that matter.
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BIO
Sweden’s Sandra Wörding has established herself as a leading Director of Photography in the male dominated world of sports photography. In 2021 she was named the Sports Photographer of the Year and is regarded as the top female sports camera operator in the world. Sandra was born in 1981 in Dalarna, Sweden to Elisabet and Mauritz Lindström. She has an older brother Marcus and younger brother Martin. Sandra played a variety of sports as a child although not ice hockey but she began filming the sport at the young age of 16. She quickly adapted to the nuances of anticipating a fast paced sport and regularly found work either on the ice or on the ski slopes. From 2017 -2022, Sandra attended Bergklint Education to become a Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Coach. She then studied Photojournalism at Mittuniversitetet in Sundsvall graduating in 2005. Sandra covers a wide variety of sports and in the winter this involves enduring long hours on the ski slopes, filming Nordic sports such as biathlon and of course ice hockey. She lives in Timrå with her two daughters Isabell and Amanda.
Sandra on Instagram: @sandra.wording_camera.operator
Sandra’s Playlist:
Moov with Golden Temples E-Type with This Is The Way
Zara Larsson with End Of Time
Tomaso Albinoni with Adagio in G Minor
Miss Li with “Starkare"
Alessandra with Queen of Kings.
Women whose work Sandra admires:
Carolina Gynning - Swedish Free Spirit Artist
Veronika Eriksson - Swedish owner / Founder of Veronicc Arts
Malin Jansson - Swedish who uses her body to create amazing artistisk calisthenics in a male dominant genre.
Anna Caroline - Swedish painter
“I admire all the women who stood up for themself and other women that started #Metoo. And all the women and men who keep working for better work conditions for the women in the media industry."
- Sandra Wörding.
Host: Chris Stafford
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