I am an award-winning photojournalist, and filmmaker residing in Seoul, South Korea. Samples from my professional photography portfolio can be found here.
저는 수상 경력이 있는 사진기자이자 영화 제작자로, 대한민국 서울에 거주하고 있습니다.
About Sabrina
My journey has been marked by adventure, passion, and a relentless pursuit of justice. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada, my earliest years were shaped by the diverse cultures and rich tapestry of experiences that the city offered.
제 여정은 모험, 열정, 그리고 끊임없는 정의 추구로 점철되어 있습니다. 활기 넘치는 캐나다 토론토에서 태어나고 자란 저는 어린 시절을 그 도시가 제공하는 다양한 문화와 풍부한 경험으로 가득 채웠습니다.
From a young age, I was drawn to social justice, activism, political advocacy, storytelling, and visual media’s power to evoke empathy and understanding. This passion led me to pursue a degree in Political Science at Brock University in St. Catharines, ON, where I honed my analytical skills and deepened my knowledge of history, philosophy, law, and global affairs.
어린 시절부터 저는 사회 정의, 사회 운동, 정치적 옹호, 스토리텔링, 그리고 공감과 이해를 불러일으키는 시각 매체의 힘에 매료되었습니다. 이러한 열정으로 저는 온타리오주 세인트캐서린스에 있는 브록 대학교에서 정치학 학위를 취득했고, 그곳에서 분석 능력을 갈고닦고 역사, 철학, 법, 국제 정세에 대한 지식을 심화했습니다.
Upon graduating, I embarked on a bold new chapter, moving to South Korea. There, I was captivated by the dynamic blend of tradition and modernity and soon became immersed in the vibrant expatriate community. During my time in South Korea, I developed and pursued my love for photography and filmmaking, using my lens to capture the beauty and complexity of life in Asia.
졸업 후, 저는 과감한 새 출발을 위해 한국으로 이주했습니다. 그곳에서 저는 전통과 현대가 역동적으로 어우러진 모습에 매료되었고, 활기 넘치는 외국인 커뮤니티에 자연스럽게 녹아들었습니다. 한국 생활 동안 저는 사진과 영상 제작에 대한 열정을 키우며, 렌즈를 통해 아시아 삶의 아름다움과 복잡성을 담아내고자 노력했습니다.
But my journey was not limited to artistic pursuits alone. Driven to make a difference in the world, I delved into education and journalism, using my growing platform to amplify the voices of those whose stories often went unheard.
하지만 제 여정은 예술 활동에만 국한되지 않았습니다. 세상을 변화시키고자 하는 열망으로 교육과 언론 분야에 뛰어들어, 제가 가진 영향력을 활용하여 소외된 사람들의 목소리를 세상에 알리고자 노력했습니다.
After nearly a decade and a half in South Korea, I felt a calling to return to my roots in Canada where I returned to school (Mohawk) to obtain my P1 law licence (LSO) and worked in criminal defence and later as an analyst for the government.
한국에서 거의 15년을 보낸 후, 저는 고향인 캐나다로 돌아가고 싶은 마음이 들어 모호크 칼리지(Mohawk College)에 다시 입학하여 온타리오주 변호사협회(Law Society of Ontario)에서 법률 보조원 자격증을 취득하고 형사 변호 분야에서 일했으며, 나중에는 정부 기관에서 분석가로 근무했습니다.
I am looking forward to my new adventure and my return to familiar sights, sounds, friends and family in South Korea. It’s my return home.
새로운 모험과 한국에서 다시 만나게 될 익숙한 풍경, 소리, 친구, 가족들을 만날 생각에 너무나 설렙니다. 드디어 고향으로 돌아가는 기분이에요.
SABRINA’S TRANSITION DIARY
PART 3 – NO PERMISSION NEEDED: What Was Once Shame Has Become Pride
What began as innocent play, the joy of dressing up and pretending, soon curdled into confusion and punishment. My parents’ gentle corrections hardened into anger, their voices faltering with something more akin to unrelenting impatience. My pleas — small, wordless, desperate — were dismissed as misbehaviour. How could I have explained, at four or five…
+ALLYSHIP IS A VERB; A PLEDGE
JUSTICE ENDS WHERE POLICING BEGINS: The Shameful History of Policing The Gay and Trans Community in Canada
Policing reform is routinely framed as a matter of training, oversight, or inclusive language. None of this resolves the central contradiction exposed by decades of violence against trans people: policing is a system built on discretion, not equality. It decides who belongs, who is suspect, and whose suffering is credible.
ROT AT THE CORE: How Transphobia Persists in Niagara’s Policing Culture
The former president of the Niagara Regional Police Association exemplifies systemic transphobia and homophobia in policing, perpetuating a culture of distrust. This issue highlights accountability failures, emphasizing the need for broader community responsibility in ensuring respect and equality for marginalized groups.
While I no longer work with at the Ministry of the Attorney General. I am thankful for my time in and the experience working in both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.
My essays, columns, and photographs can be found all across the web, including over at Groove Korea, Time Out Seoul, Xtra, and many other fine (and not-so-fine) print and online publications.
Some of my past advocacy work has included:
- The Centre for Strategy and Peace in Korea; Founder & Chief Academics Officer
- The Vittoria Foundation; #OurRightToVote Campaign Advocate
- Lincoln County Humane Society; Volunteer Driver
- Citizens Committee on Councillor Remuneration; Committee Member
- Niagara Region – Women’s Advisory Committee; Committee Member
- Niagara Region – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee; Chairperson
- YWCA -Niagara Community Observatory, Housing Advisory Council; Outside Advisor
(See other media appearances and interviews by Sabrina here)
I DIDN’T PLAN TO BECOME A TEACHER: The Students Who Made Me Stay
I didn’t become a teacher because I planned to. I became one because I stayed. Because I said yes often enough. Because students like Alex and Clare taught me that education is not merely academic—it is relational, fragile, and profoundly human.
RAISED BY PLACES UNSEEN: The Quiet Way Borneo Found Me
I arrived in Kota Kinabalu under a veil of night. The airport was modest, its walls carrying a patina of age that felt unexpectedly comforting. It didn’t strive to impress; it felt lived-in, a doorway used by generations of travellers before me.
PART 2 – SHAPE OF BECOMING: Grief, Legacy, and Inheriting Her Echo
Grief is a complex journey, shaping identity through loss and memory. Sabrina reflects on her relationship with her mother, navigating absence, longing, and legacy. While struggling to inherit her traits, they ultimately find strength and validation in her mother’s enduring voice, guiding them towards self-acceptance and growth.
- I DIDN’T PLAN TO BECOME A TEACHER: The Students Who Made Me Stay
- JUSTICE ENDS WHERE POLICING BEGINS: The Shameful History of Policing The Gay and Trans Community in Canada
- RAISED BY PLACES UNSEEN: The Quiet Way Borneo Found Me
- ALONE AGAINST THE SYSTEM: Fighting Police Misconduct in Ontario Means Surviving It
- PART 3 – NO PERMISSION NEEDED: What Was Once Shame Has Become Pride
Sabrina Constance 