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How One Ambitious Photographer Turned a Simple Email into a Dream Career with Taylor Swift

2024-11-15

Author: Jacques

The Rise of Jasmeet Sidhu

When it comes to music superstars, few shine as brightly as Taylor Swift, and one Canadian photographer, Jasmeet Sidhu from Brampton, has secured an incredible front-row seat to witness her evolution over the years.

“I consider myself incredibly lucky,” said Sidhu, now 36 years old, reflecting on her career that has placed her mere steps away from the stage during three of Swift's most iconic tours: the 1989 World Tour, the Reputation Stadium Tour, and now, the much-anticipated Eras Tour.

“This is the Woodstock of our generation — a concert that will be talked about for decades to come,” Sidhu exclaimed, capturing the excitement that surrounds Swift's current tour, which kicks off in Canada this week.

A Bold Move

Sidhu's remarkable journey began over a decade ago with a bold cold email sent right after graduating from Columbia University. With dreams of working in the world of music videos, she set her sights on Los Angeles and reached out to renowned music video director Anthony Mandler, who was collaborating with major artists like Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé at the time.

“Believe it or not,