I had the wonderful privilege of attending my dear friend Shannon Leith's SEEING classes last Saturday, and wanted to share a bit about that with you. SEEING is a photo class that helps people discover their unique vision; it's a photography class that takes a fresh approach. Through a ten week experience, Shannon teaches you how your eyes see light and how to tap into your own unique vision of the world. She helps you gain confidence in your vision as an artist through both group sessions and one-on-one mentoring.
The day started at 10am and was filled with amazing exercises in seeing light, learning to slow down, be patient, and push ourselves to see things differently. We spent a good chunk of time with a white vase-- walking around it, seeing how the light hit it differently when we stood in different places, and the things our changed perspectives caused us to notice. At one point, I was struck with [slightly terrified] awe at the realization of the millions of possibilities that exist with just a white vase. To me, that translated into infinite possibilities for myself, for my art, and for my whole life.
The day lasted till 5pm and was filled with other amazing things like lunch at Heirloom Cafe, portraiture in the courtyard nearby, and a solitary walk with our cameras in hand.
It was an incredible day-- not only because I got to see my marvelous best friend do one of the things she does so very well, but also because I stepped further into my unique vision of the world and what is beautiful in it specifically to me. Below are a few photos from the day, including some of my favorite things Shannon said during our time together.
"Discovering your artistic vision requires slowing down.
It takes time for the bread to rise."
(btw I made that bread! It was my first go at it, and it turned out awesome! I've made two more loaves since! I use this recipe ....that calls for 8-18 hours for the bread to rise)
"Moving toward your unique vision can be a really lonely experience
because no one sees the world the way you do."
because no one sees the world the way you do."
Read more about SEEING here, or visit Shannon's site here.
5 comments:
Blythe, I love your unique vision! I think my favorite might be the one of the tree reflecting in the puddle, but they're all lovely. Thanks for sharing with us! So glad to have met you. I can't wait to see more from you. And I love that you captured me shooting the feta. =)
LOVE the one of the cat.
Awesome! This is something I would love to do. Looks like a seriously great time. And that foooood!
Kristina
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lucky lucky lucky!!!! oh how i wish for a photography class like that to come to my town. love the shot of the girls taking snaps at the table. awesome! huzzahs all over the place about your bread success too lades. looks super tasty good! and wishing you much lucks for the job front, adored your interview ensemble, you're so smart looking and the poppin' purple is stunning! xo ♥
"Moving toward your unique vision can be a really lonely experience
because no one sees the world the way you do."
^love that. and the photo of everyone taking pictures of the food. haha.
AND i'm SOOO excited about winning the giveaway!
thank you :)
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