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  Tojosan says:

  "Sweet Distin doesn't just do solid composition. Her photography captures spirits.
  
  People in her pictures have more depth than just a smile. They feel alive and more complex than a postcard snapshot.
  
  I've enjoyed her work for years and hope to continue to do so for a long time to come. Maybe we'll actually meet in person some day.
  
  Enjoy!"

  17th April, 2011

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  Eric Dupuis says:

  "I very much like how Vicky approaches every day life with her photography. She manages to give it so much zest and finesse, it's a true enchantment."

  11th August, 2010

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  ososment says:

  "Now, here we have someone very special. Talented, hot, funny, sweet...
  
  A top woman with the talent to match.
  
  If you are looking for the best on Flickr, then look no further, her portraits are second to none.
  
  Her legs are pretty damn great too."

  8th December, 2009

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  TommyOshima says:

  "Vicky's stream is a pure source of inspiration.
  One of the most respectful and important photographer for me now.
  Her images speaks her own language, even when it's taken with Film or Digital."

  11th August, 2009

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  Eugene Goodale ⚜ says:

  "Vicky is in control of her vision and makes honest, inspired images. I admire her work and her courage.
  
  Gene"

  8th August, 2009

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  miinka* says:

  "she takes the nicest pictures of me (:
  ♥"

  26th April, 2009

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  Sadie Shooter says:

  "Do you have any idea how blessed your entire family is to have you in it? You capture people like no other! Your portraits always take my breath, without fail, and I'm certain that some day there will be a book about you. This is an excellent capture, in every regard. I'd be petty to even point out all of the many reasons that this is excellent. I admire you, Vic."

  31st October, 2008

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  d.composed says:

  "The wandering spirit of the beginner, the well-honed vision of the expert...
  I look to her photos for a constantly evolving vision of her world, a celebration of the simple pleasures in life and how much beauty they hold. At once meditative and dynamic, Vicky's images are a testimonial to the pleasures that can be found by taking an experimental view of a seemingly ordinary world: A lesson for me and for us all."

  28th October, 2008

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  ~~~Christi~~~ says:

  "Vicky has opened my eyes, mind, and heart even wider to the possibilities of photography. She is a goddess and magician. I don't know if she realizes how much of an impression she has made on me. Visiting her stream always leaves me refreshed and changed (for the better)."

  2nd October, 2008

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  Géraud béton says:

  "Hassy, Diana, Pina sont les amis de Sweet V. Il va falloir que je lui offre une Vivia pour être son nouvel ami.
  I love her works."

  13th August, 2008

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  Pig Sty Avenue says:

  "No messin': Inspirational."

  22nd June, 2008

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  bluest_girl says:

  "I realize that there are already, like, fifteen testimonials using the word "inspirational." But I'm out of alternative words. Your work inspires me to be a better artist.
  
  Thank you."

  18th May, 2008

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  .K says:

  "B-E-A-UTIFUL inside and out. This woman has got it going on!
  
  And that's not even talking about her photography which is SERIOUSLY amazing. If I had half of her talent, I would be a brilliant photographer.
  
  She's just lovely and I'm so happy to have come across her on Flickr."

  24th April, 2008

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  honey.huckabee says:

  "sweetd is like my flickr mommy.
  she's rather lovely, and quite remarkable with a camera.
  man, oh man, do i love her! :)"

  19th April, 2008

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  Eleanor Hardwick says:

  "vicky's work is magical. it really brings the joy back into photography ♥ never stop snapping!"

  8th April, 2008

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  丹 尼 尔 says:

  "For almost a year or more, I've been peeking into Vicky's collection every now and then to see what's new. I wasn't sure what it was that kept drawing me back to her photographs of people and places she knows. Why am I so interested in them? I would ask myself. We're strangers. I don't know them and they don't know me, but there seem to be a sense of connection. I couldn't place my finger on it.
  
  Quite recently, I realize that it was a desire for a sense of nostalgia that kept drawing me back. To me, Vicky's collection of photographs is about nostalgia - fond memories of people and places dear to her heart. Undeniably, this is something that every human being desires as well, and sometimes jealously. Nostalgia, it's a special thing to have and to cherish like a rare and precious gem.
  
  ;)"

  17th March, 2008

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  mikepetersphotography says:

  "Vicky is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the field of photography. She shows a dedication to her vision and craft, combined with a playfulness that we can all admire. Since I first came across her work about 2 years ago, it has morphed into a consistent vision of domestic intimacy, work-a-day insights, and pastoral romance. Her work is always beautiful and touching which shows her total emotional immersion in everything she does, and I'm sure with everyone she knows and touches. I'm sure that those who have the pleasure of knowing her are better off for it."

  20th January, 2008

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  [this] [account] [has] [been] says:

  "It's a close-in, domestic vision of a well lived life.....with the occasional foray, that routinely rocks hard, by a woman of substance. I love everything about all of the above!"

  23rd November, 2007

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  puja says:

  "*sigh*
  you make the world so beautiful"

  28th October, 2007

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  cristina///nunez says:

  "great sensitive work, Vicky... about your daughter and about yourself and your world
  inspiring!!!"

  28th August, 2007

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  Stevie-B says:

  "Over the past (TIME PERIOD) I have come to regard (USERNAME) not so much as a friend, but more as someone I've never met. He/she* (Delete as applicable) is a true and trusted e-cquaintance."

  21st August, 2007

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  a suitable path says:

  "Vicky is a true inspiration! She can capture a moment that will draw you in and transform the way you view the world. She finds beauty in the simple things and she shares it with the rest of us. Her portraits are among the best on flickr... they all tell a story that feels so personal you feel as though you are a part of it."

  28th July, 2007

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  Love Of Carnage! says:

  "what can i say about Vicky? she's a goddess in front of the camera and a genius behind it! it makes me weep and smash my cameras into smithereens when she makes even the most ordinary objects kick my brain around my skull with excitement ... i'm sorry, i have to lie down now in pseuds corner ..."

  12th July, 2007

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  catherine buca says:

  "It's difficult not to click that star above all of Vicky's photos. Her portraits make me melt. I don't know how she manages to capture the very essence and soul of her model, but she does, and it makes me want to weep.
  Vicky approaches her photography with a tenderness that is never cheesy or overdone. She retains a sense of fun and whimsy.
  She is, for sure, one of my favourite portrait photographers, and I know I'll never tire of watching her stream.
  One day I sincerely hope I can produce such moving pictures."

  25th April, 2007

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  *steve_gobeil* says:

  "Damn
  
  This woman is quite good...her photos are hot...she is too
  
  Why haven't I spent time here before?
  
  Damn!
  
  Look at her stuff!!!
  
  Now I tell you
  
  NOW!"

  8th April, 2007

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  fetching says:

  "Many months ago, I stumbled onto Vicky's stream via a shot on explore, and spent over an hour looking through all her photos. I was so inspired by her work that I tried to write her a testimonial on the spot, which is extremely rare; I have only written 2 testimonials in all my time on flickr! But I was foiled when I discovered you can only write testimonials for people that add you as a contact, and by the time I made that happen, the moment had passed.
  
  Now, many months later and many photos gone by and Vicky and I are regular visitors to each other's streams. I'm always excited to see her name in my contacts and always click to see what she's up to now. I am particularly fond of her shots of her beautiful daughter, Grace...they honestly and poetically convey a moment in that transition from childhood to adolescence that I find partcularly poignant and beautiful. Vicky does amazing work, and is one of my favorite photographers on flickr."

  18th March, 2007

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  ♥ shhexycorin ♥ says:

  "Sweet doesn't even begin to describe Vicky.
  
  Wow, what a woman.
  
  When I grow up, I want to be at least 1% as awesome as her."

  3rd March, 2007

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  . Az says:

  "School Report - Sweet Distin
  
  Vicky spends too much time watching others and looking at the most mundane of objects. Occaisionaly she will burst out into laughter during class. It is very disturbing for the other pupils, especially as she quite often sits alone.
  
  She excels in her art lessons and creates work that is far superior than any in her year group. She enjoys Photography, and gains first prize EVERY YEAR in our annual school photographic competition.
  
  I don't see Vicky working in the office enviroment as an adult, I feel that she will probably end up working in a creative field.
  
  She may even become a Great Photographer."

  3rd March, 2007

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  Supercapacity says:

  "Vicky's photo stream is like that "safe place" we try to find in our minds. She is a constant inspiration."

  19th February, 2007

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  gracelina. says:

  "Vicky is a great photographer, who is really creative with her photos. i love looking at her pictures! =D"

  10th February, 2007

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  [kren] says:

  "sweet and distinguished..."

  29th December, 2006

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  calanan says:

  "Vicky is one of my favorite photographers, I consider myself fortunate to have found her photostream. There is a connection between herself and her subjects that I don't often see in portraiture, so much so that her images effortlessly draw me in as well. She consistently shares beautiful, compelling images that evoke a literal sense of awe - a soft gasp even! - when viewing them. I admire her work deeply; she is a source of inspiration."

  17th October, 2006

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  Klifton says:

  "Vicky, far from icky...
  Easily one of my favorite artists... Her work is inspiring to me. I'm pretty sure everything she touches turns to gold somehow... One of the greatest things about Vicky, in my opinion, is her honesty both with others and her own work... It shows... she wears her heart on her camera and there's something about that I like very much.
  Obviously, Vicky being one of the most creative child portrait photographers on earth doesn't hurt my view of her. :)
  Go get 'em, tiger! :)"

  12th September, 2006

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  dross pics says:

  "sweet distin will have the chance to review this testimonial before it is published, so don't bother with something rude or nasty. Unlucky me then... now whats the use in a testimonial if it is edited by the person whom it's about???? any way she is fab if a bit grumpy.. I taught her everything she knows... by the way have you got your results yet?????"

  6th September, 2006

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  rebeccamissing says:

  "Vicky is an incredible artist.
  
  Her constant experiments with the medium of photography never cease to bring wonder and delight.
  
  Don't you want to lead a life less ordinary as portrayed in her world?"

  24th August, 2006

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  Plurp says:

  "After an extensive and controversial investigation, the FBI determined that the many photographs of children violated no current law or statute."

  13th August, 2006

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  ANDI2.. says:

  "inspirational.......
  what more can i say...
  other than vicky takes the most beautiful
  and moving portraits on flickr....."

  26th January, 2006

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  northern library says:

  "Everything simply looks better in Sweet Distin's world."

  27th October, 2005

Joined:

February 2005

Website:

http://www.vickyslater.com