Heidi Straube | The Inner Path of Photography

August 17, 2009

“Introduction to the Inner Path of Photography”, Saturday, August 22, 2009

This will be a really interesting class…an “appetizer” for the intensive “Inner Path of Photography” 4-week seminar that will held in September…register now!

“Introduction to the Inner Path of Photography”
Saturday, August 22, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (location to be sent upon registration, Houston, Texas, Montrose area)
Fee $45.00. This class requires pre-registration by Wednesday, August 19th. If space is available, drop-in fee is $60.00.

For photographers as well as spiritual seekers, this afternoon seminar will give participants a “taste” of the 4 week intensive seminar that I’ll be offering in the fall.

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” or for further information, please contact me at heidi@straubephoto or through the Contact Heidi section of my website, or 713.521.1676.

August 3, 2009

Workshop this Saturday the 8th…”Envision Your Life: Create a Vision Board and See Your Life Unfold”

Hi, here’s a new class! If you’re in Houston, come and have fun…

“Envision Your Life: Create a Vision Board and Watch Your Life Unfold”
Saturday, August 8, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Guru Ram Das Ashram, 1120 Jackson Blvd, Houston, TX 77010.
Fee $35.00
Bring poster board of any size and color, scissors, magazines, glue stick

Vision boards are a physical reflection of what your inner self desires. Through the use of images, you become aware of what you want in your life and what is possible.

You’ll do some yoga, meditate, connect with your inner knowing, and then let your intuition lead you to the images that you resonate with. You’ll have fun arranging and glueing the images onto poster board (artfully or not, it doesn’t matter!) and then be amazed to see what inspires, surprises, and makes you happy.

Class ends with techniques of how to use your vision board to remind you of what’s important, and next steps to bring that into your life. This Saturday morning workshop is fun and light, while bringing you powerful results. No artistic experience required 🙂

To register for “Envision Your Life,” or for further information, please contact me through e-mail, hs@heidistraube.com or 713.521.1676.

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August 2, 2009

Did You Know…(MFAH Sculpture Garden)

…that the sculpture garden at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) is open every night until 10 PM?

And that there are new cafe tables and chairs, so you can read, write, or picnic with your friends and family in the beauty of the garden?

One of Houston’s hidden treasures — and there was even a nice breeze tonight.

Moonlight conversations, anyone?

July 12, 2009

Everyone needs music…

Everyone needs good music to accompany them as they print photos, edit, or decide who to send their newest photos to. I miss my darkroom…that was one of the finest times, working in near blackness, breath held with anticipation then joy as I watch images magically appear in the chemistry, the sound of my favorite tunes enveloping me.

So now that I’m working more with digital, it’s been a challenge to recreate that magical feeling of total immersement in the creative space. Working late at night seems to help for me….all is quiet, lights are low, darkness surrounds, and my speakers resonate with soul. The tactile, sensuous part of feeling the paper, smelling the chemistry, hearing the rush of the water in the wash tray is missing…but the satisfaction of discovering wonderful images I didn’t know I had shot, or (hoped that I had) still hits me deliciously, uplifts my inner being and gives me that addictive rush.

My spirit soars. All is right with the world.

So….here are my latest favorite radio streaming sites that get me “in the zone”….

What are yours?

MVY radio, Martha’s Vineyard and the World

WFUV 90.7 FM, Public Radio from Fordham University in New York City

Progressive Radio for Long Island – WEHM 96.9 FM