“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness
the astonishing light of your own being.”
~ Hafi
Life is full of changes…In fact, Life IS change. May you look back on the past year
and find the beauty that was constant. May you pause today, now And may you step into the New Year My deepest heartfelt wishes that your life’s changes – Heidi |
Welcome to an opportunity to take the short version of my seminar, “The Inner Path of Photography,”November 21, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm in Houston, Texas.
This is a unique class that I’ve developed integrating my experience as a photographer, contemplative psychotherapist, and life coach. Combining meditation, inner reflection, and on the spot photographing, it will give you an experience of mystical, creative inspiration, personal support, and improve your ability for true personal expression through your camera.
“The Inner Path of Photography” – Saturday seminar
Saturday, November 21, 2009
1:00 – 4:00 pm
1123 Jackson Blvd, Houston, 77006
Fee: $45.00 (pre-registered by Thursday, November 19)
$55.00 at the door, if space available
Description:
In the tradition of the famous photographer Minor White, this class is for those who want to explore more deeply the intuitive, mystical part of photography, and through this process, improve their photography as well as discover more about themselves.
Instead of worrying about aperture, using the right lens, or having correct composition, you’ll begin to learn about resonance, inner knowing, how you make choices, and what keeps you from “taking the shot”…in photography and in life.
Apply what you learn to your photographic process and become a better photographer; apply it to your life process and create a better life. All that is required for this intro class is your curiosity, openness, and a camera.
To register for “Introduction to the Inner Path of Photography”, please click here.
(This is a link to PayPal. If you would prefer to use check or cash, please register here and we can make arrangements.)
Notes:
This short version is offered monthly (sorry, no Houston December class, I’ll be teaching out of town). “Inner Path of Photography – Intensive Seminar” will begin again in January, with dates of January 12, 19, and 26, 2010.
If you’ve already taken one of my Inner Path of Photography seminars, still feel free to come to this one on the 21st. Each class is different, and customized to those who participate, so you will still learn new things and continue to build on what we’ve already done together.
If you are new to the concept, have no fear 🙂 You’ll enjoy the freedom of a new way of approaching your photography, and the pleasure of affirming your unique way of being in the world.
Hi…well, the intro class is over, and now it’s time for the big stuff!
4 Tuesdays in September…nine hours of learning, exploring, and becoming even more adept at listening to your inner voice, matching it with your outer vision, and creating the images and life that bring you joy and satisfaction.
I’m really enjoying sharing my expertise that integrates my background in photography, psychotherapy, and meditative and healing arts; let me share the magic with you.
SEPTEMBER, 2009
“THE INNER PATH OF PHOTOGRAPHY”
Intensive Seminar
September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 (4 Tuesdays), 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Houston, TX (Montrose area, location upon registration)
Fee: $150.00
“Each artist going in his own direction at some time walks on water.”
– Minor White, Photographer
What is the inner experience of photography? Deep, spiritual, rarely discussed…it is what seduces us and send us out to shoot again and again. We yearn for the taste of the sacred…and through our cameras discover it, the world, and ourselves.
This class is for those who want to explore more deeply the intuitive, mystical part of their photography practice, work with personal blocks to full creative expression, as well as learn more about themselves and life challenges and choices.
Drawing on the tradition of the photographer Minor White, and using techniques and philosophies from Zen, psychology, and other contemplative and healing practices, we’ll come to understand more fully this silent experience, apply it to our art, and enhance the quality of both our photography and life.
Attention, resonance, the “still point”…choices, perfectionism, the “click,”…openness to experience, making art vs. being in the flow, embracing the creative process: these are some of the tools that we’ll explore as you build your inner photography practice and improve your outer resulting images.
As you more deeply understand and work with your inner artistic process, you’ll also see how life parallels art, and through this increased awareness, learn how to more easily dance with your own life challenges and decisions.
Class includes lecture, exposure to diverse photographic expressions & philosophy, meditative and other experiential, outside applications (homework), shooting and sharing of photographs.
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Contact Heidi at heidi@straubephoto.com or 713.521.1676
Hey, thanks to all who participated in the “Introduction to the Inner Path of Photography” workshop yesterday…We really covered a lot, didn’t we? Inside and out, spiritually and tangibly.
Good insights, good photographs too…and some nice perspectives to apply to our lives, whether shooting photographs or not.
I remembered how much I love to teach what I believe in and that inspires me…and also how much I learn from participants at the same time.
Loved affirming that we all share similar challenges as photographers: wanting perfectionism, finding our own muse, avoiding the “shoulds” of others; recognizing the “shoulds” of our own inner slave driver and allowing ourselves to play!
And beginning the discussion of how to work with those challenges, and get back to the joy we felt when we first discovered our new love affair.
“M”: thanks for the “I want to go to bed with my camera again!” sentiment…It captures so beautifully what we’re all yearning for and love to feel when the that photographic/inner spirit passion connects.
Yesterday was inspiring, supportive, and full of camaraderie. That’s what I love about photographers…most are grooving on the joy of life, and enjoy sharing their discoveries and feeling.
Now I’ll get ready for the September intensive….So many ideas, so little time!
(See “Inner Path classes” tab on this blog; also you can find description here on my transformational life counseling site.)
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