_The Flow-tography method helps you take your photos from like to
love. You experience an immediate flash of recognition as your
inner and outer life experience connect and you click the shutter.
It all starts from an inner stance of stillness and results in an
image that will be a joy forever. This had little to do with
technical skill and everything to do with creative seeing and being.
By the end of the day you will see a quality in your photos that has
never been there before. Suzanne Merritt_SIGNATURE PROGRAM
You are invited to discover a playful path to mindfulness through
photography. Flow-tography offers a way to see more deeply. Go
beyond the obvious to the more subtle, intimate visual qualities of
your life. It is not just about "getting the shot", it is about
experiencing the moments of life that make us feel awake, alive and
creative. All it requires is our full attention and slowing down to be
still, from the inside out. You need to compose your self before you
compose the shot.
Charles River Abstract Photo By Suzanne Merritt
Have you ever experienced a moment when time stood still, there was an
intensity and clarity outside of ordinary experience? And in that
moment did you see something that made you stop in your tracks, that
took your breath away? And then were you amazed to realize it was just
a blade of grass, or a leaf falling from a tree? You were in the zone,
or what is know as the Flow State.
Over the past 20 years I have develop some simple practices that will
help you enter this state by choice rather than by chance and to
create images that express the essence of this experience while you
are in it. Sounds impossible? Join us to discover how easy it really
is. It is all about being and seeing.
Play of shadow and light. Photo by Suzanne Merritt
In this introductory session I will cover the basics of this approach.
Then we will PLAY with some of the practices for connecting to beauty
in nature in the Flow.
You will discover the 8 universe archetypes of beauty such as
luminosity, simplicity and vitality that make you feel more alive and
connected to life. Discover how to photography your personal favorite
type of beauty using the visual elements of color, light and
texture.
I will introduce 3 Flow-tography techniques you can use right away.
We will take photos along the Charles River so you can
experiment with this contemplative method immediately and feel the
difference between taking a snapshot, and creating a photograph. The
images created through this process feel very different. They are like
getting a glimpse of a secret world the exists around us all the time
but only reveals its self to those who are paying attention.
Shadow Dancer Photo by Suzanne Merritt
Some of the outcomes of this method:
Going off auto with your camera setting to capture more creative
images
• Learn to be more present, centered and connected before you shoot
• See more deeply and capture the beauty of nature with a fresh eye
• Rediscover your creative self and your unique style of
photography
• The experience is like a mini retreat. You leave feeling relaxed
and revitalized
Photo By: Suzanne Merritt
Along the Charles River Photo by Suzanne Merritt
This workshop if for you if:
• You are curious about meditation but feel your mind is to
restless to sit still.
• You want to create images that evoke a deeper feeling and
connection.
• You would enjoy slowing down and simply being present to the
beauty of life.
• You want to take your photos from like to LOVE.
We will take a lunch break and do quite a bit of walking in nature for
this one.
You can see more about this METHOD AT www.curioussoulphotos.com
[http://www.curioussoulphotos.com/]
Suzanne
Instructor: Suzanne R. Merritt, former Polaroid Corporation
creativity expert. Suzanne is an accomplished artist, photographer,
and author of the award winning book: Flow-tography, with a Masters
Degree in Aesthetics. She has been practicing yoga and mediation for
10 years. She teaches Flow-tography retreats through out North
America, Europe and Asia. This November 9-19 she will be leading a
photo tour in Morocco. Contact her directly for more information.
Flow-tography book available on iTunes You can order a copy there.
Or if you sign up for this one day program you will recived a copy for
free.
FAQS
WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORTATION/PARKING OPTIONS FOR GETTING TO AND FROM THE
EVENT?
Closest parking is the The Boston Common parking lot. Closest T stop
is Arlington on Green line or MGH on Red Line.
This starting point is not a street address so will not show up on
google maps. It is a cafe on the Charles River right next to the Hatch
Shell.
HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
Contact suzanne@curioussoulphotos.com phone 617 545 5940
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