Hang Ten is an easily-digested, quick-to-read interview series. I created it to pick the brains of some powerhouse women that I’ve been fortunate enough to know because of SFB. I fire off the questions, you give the answers.
How much do you love keeping up with your favorite Buffalo sports teams on social media? Chances are, this is the gal behind the lens. Sara Schmidle is currently a photographer at Pegula Sports & Entertainment, where her job entails capturing the grit and glory of several different professional sports organizations.
I’m so happy Sara agreed to be the subject of a Hang Ten interview. In addition to being an accomplished photographer, creative powerhouse, and proud Buffalonian — she’s a beloved friend of mine. Since our days in college together, I’ve watched Sara’s career soar to incredible heights, and remained in awe of her soul and style.
Sara is someone who encapsulates what it means to be a millennial career woman, as she continues to find purpose and fulfillment in the visionary work she produces.
Hang Ten
1. What is Western New York’s best-kept secret? Knox Farm State Park is my favorite spot!
2. Who’s your favorite athlete? Lewis Hamilton or Alex Morgan
3. What’s the most old-fashioned thing you do? Write to-do lists on paper
4. What song has lyrics so significant to you that you’d consider getting them tattooed on your body? “Vienna” by Billy Joel
5. You can’t get to therapy. What’s the next best thing? Go on a long run
6. What’s the best live concert you’ve ever been to? Guns N’ Roses
7. What’s your favorite account to follow? @itsbetterinthebahamas and @thegoodquote on Instagram
8. Who’s a woman you admire? My mom, for everything she is and does
9. When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up? Taylor Swift
10. What’s your favorite day of the week? Saturday
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Sara Schmidle is a Buffalo-based photographer whose work portfolio includes the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Blue Jays, Buffalo Bandits, New Era Cap, in addition to a smattering of local businesses and restaurants. You can learn more about her (and purchase her incredible prints) on her website at saraschmidlephotography.com