“Hilton Kramer once called Evelyn Hofer “the most famous unknown photographer in America,” a title she did not dispute. To her, the work was more important than the artist.” (David Gonzalez, “Evelyn Hofer, Reconsidered”)
A retrospective now at Danziger Gallery, New York.
See the wonderful slide show and article by David Gonzalez in the “Lens” Blog of the New York Times.
Or go to New York and see the show in person!
Just saw “Bill Cunningham New York” film at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
“Bill Cunningham: the Original Street Fashion Photographer.”
Such a gem of a man…and intriguing. You leave the movie wanting to know more about him, while still overwhelmed with the scope of his work, the history he has lived, and the beauty of his inner personality.
Also made me homesick for a time period in the world that will not be seen again.
Go see it wherever you can!
“Are we to forget the sublime,
because it has morphed into some sort of cliché?
It still exists.
(Brice Marden)
The Inner Path of Photography – Saturday Seminar #2
“Shooting from the Inner Path”
“Inner blocks/Outer distractions”
Welcome to Seminar #2 of the “Inner Path of Photography – Saturday Seminar” series!
This month, we’ll spend the morning working with Inner Path Photography techniques.
Then we’ll use Inner Path techniques in the afternoon to explore the special topic,
“Inner Blocks/Outer Distractions – What is Keeping You Back?”
This class is for those who want to explore more deeply the intuitive, mystical part of their photography practice, and by shooting from inner awareness, create a personal vision and expression unique to them.
(Complete description below)
Morning: “Shooting from the Inner Path”
(9:30 am – 12:30 pm)
* What is the Inner Path of Photography? Concepts and practice
* Creating/defining your personal vision from your unique Inner Path
* Aligning your shooting and resulting images with your personal vision
* Photo reviews, from Inner Path perspectives
(You will bring some photos, you’ll also shoot as part of class)
Afternoon: “Inner Blocks/Outer Distractions”
(1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
* What is keeping you from moving forward in your photography?
* Common blocks and distractions
* Understanding the creative process
* Applying Inner Path techniques
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Houston, Texas (Montrose area)
Part One: Shooting from the Inner Path: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm $40.00
Part Two: Inner Blocks/Outer Distractions: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $40.00
Full Session: Morning + Special Topics: $75.00
NOTE: All of my Inner Path of Photography classes are customized to the participants of that day.
If you have attended a seminar before, your learning will be deepened and expanded and will advance the work you have done since then.
CONTACT ME AT HEIDI@STRAUBEPHOTO.COM OR 713.521.1676 TO REGISTER.
Description: “The Inner Path of Photography Seminar Series”
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 seminar series is for those want to go deeper into themselves and their photographic process, and reconnecting with the intuitive, mystical elements of photography, create images that truly resonate and reflect the personal vision.
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, formlessness, 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, shooting and sharing of photographs, muse inspiration & personal coaching.
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“Fog Walk”
copyright 2011 Heidi Straube
See previous article: “Life Reflections from Photography: ‘No Lesson'”
See more images: Heidi Straube – Inner Path Photography
Classes, Reflections, Inspiration: Inner Path Photography Blog
Heidi Straube, M.Ed., LPC
“Honoring Inner. Creating Outer”
You are the Artist of Your Life.
P.O. Box 981045, Houston, TX 77098
713.521.1676
Blue beach house, Galveston, TX, February 2011
“Now let silence speak.
As that begins, we will start out.”
– Rumi
I really like this image.
Every time I look at it my spirit just stops. And relaxes.
And feels deep pleasure in knowing that there are some moments in time that things are just beautiful, and that is all and everything.
I can’t express the way it felt to come upon this house and see the exact match of house and sky in color. Who could have known the tonality of stormy skies, and found a way to match it on wood? What timing of the universe had me walking by at that moment, as the light made this collaboration possible?
Both God and the architect are masters.
(And the jeweler who placed the necklace of trash cans is also to be commended.)
I sat with this photograph, and thought and thought about what article or lesson I could write for my weekly “Life Reflections.” And kept coming up with nothing.
Because I just like looking at it…feeling the quiet joy of of making the image, the perfect day I had…and that is enough.
This is the inner path of photography.
No lesson needed.
The Inner Path of Photography 
