Contemplative Photography

Getting started

What is Contemplative Photography?Contemplative photography is a method for seeing and photographing the world in fresh ways, to reveal richness and beauty that is normally hidden from view. Instead of emphasizing subject matter or the technical aspects of photography, the contemplative approach teaches you to see clearly, and make images based on fresh perceptions.

But what does that mean??

Naturally occurring patterns Simple beauty- no distractions

But what else??

Pure color Close ups

Which one is contemplative?

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Which one is contemplative?

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Which one is contemplative?

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Which one is contemplative?

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WHY?We are practicing this first in order to begin to TRAIN our eyes.• Great photography is sharp and

clean• Great photography shows us what

the photographer intends us to see• Great photography is

INTENTIONAL

How?Today, using whatever we have available to us, begin shooting contemplative work.

Upload images to edmodo.Final set of 5 due next Thursday!!!

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