Saturday, August 9, 2014

Contemplative Photography Workshop Katy, TX— Sept 13th and 14th

 Miksang Contemplative Photography Level I

with Denise Bossarte

Dates: Sept 13th and 14th

Location:

Katy Contemporary Art Museum 
School of Photography
Katy Museum District
805 Avenue B
Katy, Texas 77493


Price:
  • $200 Non member
  • $175 Shoot Troop Members

Register for the class here.
Limit 10 participants

This two-day workshop offers a unique opportunity experience a contemplative practice using cameras as a way to expand how you see and interact with the world.

Contemplative photography is a way of dissolving our preconceptions and our expectations so that the world can reach us through our cameras. This school of contemplative photography brings together the art of photography and the discipline of meditation.

About the Workshop:
 Learn and experience:
  •     The five basic forms to become a better photographer
  •     Creativity and inspiration
  •     Expand your awareness
  •     Look at the world in a new way
  •     "Re-image" the way that you think, talk about, and practice photography
Great for professional artists, amateur artists, artists at heart, or the curious wanting to explore the visual richness of their world.

No photography experience is necessary! Just bring whatever camera you are comfortable using.





Miksang Contemplative Photography Level I - JoMar - Mondays in September (after Labor Day)

 Miksang Contemplative Photography Level I

with Denise Bossarte


Dates: Wednesdays in June 6-9pm

Sept 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th 2014 
6pm – 9pm (4 classes)


Location:
JoMar Visions @ Hardy & Nance Studio
902 Hardy St.,
Houston, Texas 77020



Price: $195

Register for the class here.

Workshop goals – The Miksang Contemplative Photography workshop is open to novice and experienced photographers. It is a workshop for professional artists, amateur artists, artists at heart, or the curious wanting to explore the visual richness of their world.

In Miksang, we are working to “re-image” the way that you think, talk about, and practice photography.



In this workshop you will learn and experience:

-The five elements to become a better photographer

-Creativity and inspiration

-Expanding your awareness

-Looking at your world in a new way-Being mindful of the present moment without judging, reflecting, or thinking

-Discovering and capturing the ordinary magic of the world



Students will need a digital camera for the workshop. A laptop computer for downloading photos is optional.



Format:

·      

o   Week 1

§  Introduction to Miksang Contemplative Photography

§  “Flash of Perception Exercise”

§  “Color” introduction

§  “Color” group shoot and group review

§  “Color” homework

o   Week 2

§  “Surface” introduction

§  “Surface” group shoot

§  “Color” and “Surface” group review

§  “Surface” homework

o   Week 3

§  “”Light” introduction

§  “Light” group shoot

§  “Surface” and “Light” group review

§  “Light” homework

o   Week 4

§  “Space” and “Dot and Space” introduction

§  “Space” and “Dot and Space” group shoot

§  “Light” and “Space” & “Dot and Space” group review

§  Wrap up



  • Includes introduction to the topic with instructions, time for taking photographs as a group, and image reviews by the teacher in the group setting
  • Includes take home assignments to be brought in for review the next session