
Bringing it all into Focus:
Mindfulness through Nature Photography
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- 100 US dollars$100
- Loch Raven Reservoir, Merryman trail , 10517 Pot Spring Rd, Cockeysville
Service Description
Join Photographer Payton Pan and our mindfulness instructor Phillip McKnight for a four week course where we will intentionally deepen our mindfulness practice, photography skills, and connection to the natural world! Lesson 1: Introduction to Mindfulness and Photography What is mindfulness? Basics of photography (get to know your camera) How do these fields fit together? Subtopics: How to practice mindfulness How mindfulness can improve photography Basic camera settings Lesson 2: Slowing Down Stilling the mind & body Bringing the outside world into focus Perspective (point of view) Subtopics: Invite a sense of curiosity Shutter speeds capturing slices of time Varying points of view in photo framing Lesson 3: Sense of Sight Deepen this sense Finding impactful subjects Compositional principles Subtopics: Communication with the viewer Creating compelling frames Awe Lesson 4: One with Nature Outdoor Mindfulness- being one with nature Landscapes and outdoor lighting Wildlife Photography Subtopics: Mindful hiking Patience Staying present/positive in the uncomfortable elements Time & Location Jun 08, 6:00 PM EDT – Jun 29, 7:00 PM EDT Loch Raven Reservoir, Merryman trail, 10517 Pot Spring Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030, USA