Contemplative Photography

Name: Contemplative Photography
Rating: 4.5 (27 reviews)

Connecting with the extraordinary in the ordinary world

Created byDenise Bossarte

Last updated 7/2022

English

What you'll learn

Recognize and work with the basic forms of photography (color, pattern, texture, light, space).
Reawaken your creativity.
See and photograph the world in new and fresh ways.
Take beautiful photographs that capture your unique visual experiences of the world.
Engage in a contemplative practice that allows you to slow down and bring mindfulness into your everyday life.

Course content

10 sections • 82 lectures • 3h 18m total length

Introduction to the Course2:51
After this lecture, students will understand:
The background of the instructor
Who is this course for
What are the prerequisites
What you will learn in the course

Overview of Contemplative Photography - Part 11:40
This lecture provides an overview of Contemplative Photography.
Overview of Contemplative Photography - Part 21:16
This lecture provides an overview of Contemplative Photography.
Who is the Course For?2:15
A description of the students who would benefit from the course.
What Equipment do You Need?2:47
Description of the equipment that can be used in the course.
Introduction to Contemplative Arts5:14
An introduction to the Eastern Contemplative Arts.
Downloadable "Contemplative Arts Handout" pdf available - see the navigation list on the side to download the file.
What Contemplative Photography is Not4:12
Description of what Contemplative Photography is not as a way to explain the practice.
What Contemplative Photography Is2:00
Description of what Contemplative Photography is as a way to explain the practice.
Basic Forms of Perception: Color1:42
Overview of basic forms of perception and an introduction to Color.
Basic Forms of Perception: Pattern and Texture1:27
An introduction to the basic forms of perception Pattern and Texture.
Basic Forms of Perception: Light1:23
An introduction to the basic form of perception Light.
Basic Forms of Perception: Space and Dot In Space1:38
An introduction to the basic forms of perception Space and Dot In Space (Positive and Negative Space).
Flash of Perception Exercise - Part 11:22
Introduction to the Flash of Perception Exercise to help shift into the Contemplative mindset.
Downloadable "Flash of Perception Handout" pdf available - see the navigation list on the side to download the file.
Flash of Perception Exercise - Part 2 (on site)3:47
Demonstration of Flash of Perception Exercise on site.
Posting to Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site0:27
Message me on how to get access to the class Facebook site.
Quiz 1: Introduction Quiz

Introduction to Color as a Form of Perception10:07
Introduction to Color with examples of Color images.
Beyond Simple Color Experience1:35
Examples of Color images that go beyond the simple Color form.
Color form - Avoiding Flowers0:47
How flowers are too "Flower" to easily photograph as the Color form.
Challenges in Capturing Color Images2:18
The challenges of capturing Color images: challenging shapes and avoiding words and letters.
Introduction to Color Shoot - On Site at a Strip Mall2:47
Introduction to Color as I take you on site with me to the Strip Mall to shoot the Color assignment.
Walk through for Color Shoot - On Site at the Strip Mall3:51
I walk you through my Color flashes at the Strip Mall on the Color assignment.
Images from Color Shoot - On Site at the Strip Mall3:20
Slide Show of the images taken during the Color assignment shoot at the Strip Mall.
Color Assignment Handouts: for both before and after the assignment0:22
Download the pdf handouts for recommended work before and after you shoot your assignment.
Shoot Color Assignment
Posting to Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site0:30
Post your Color Assignment to the Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site.
Color Form of Perception

Introduction to Surface as a Form of Perception - Texture2:55
Introduction to Surface with examples of Texture images.
Introduction to Surface as a Form of Perception - Pattern Part 14:43
Introduction to Pattern with example of Pattern images.
Introduction to Surface as a Form of Perception - Pattern Part 21:36
More examples of Pattern images.
Introduction to Surface as a Form of Perception - Pattern Part 32:52
More examples of Pattern images.
Introduction to Surface as a Form of Perception - Pattern Part 40:29
More examples of Pattern images.
Introduction to Surface as a Form of Perception - Pattern And Texture Part 12:48
Examples of Pattern + Texture images.
Introduction to Surface as a Form of Perception - Pattern And Texture Part 22:05
More examples of Pattern + Texture images.
Introduction to Surface as a Form of Perception - Pattern And Texture Part 31:47
More examples of Pattern + Texture images.
Introduction to Surface Shoot - On Site at a Gardens Part 12:52
Introduction to Surface as I take you on site with me to the Gardens to shoot the Surface assignment.
Introduction to Surface Shoot - On Site at a Gardens Part 21:25
Shooting Surface assignment - but what if I see lots of Color?
Walk through for Surface Shoot - On Site at the Gardens Part 11:31
I walk you through my Surface flashes at the Gardens on the Surface assignment.
Walk through for Surface Shoot - On Site at the Gardens Part 21:44
I walk you through my Surface flashes at the Gardens on the Surface assignment.
Walk through for Surface Shoot - On Site at the Gardens Part 33:00
I walk you through my Surface flashes at the Gardens on the Surface assignment.
Walk through for Surface Shoot - On Site at the Gardens Part 42:04
Challenges capturing Surface images.
Images from Surface Shoot - On Site at the Gardens3:06
Slide Show of the images taken during the Surface assignment shoot at the Gardens.
Introduction to Surface Shoot - On Site at a Strip Mall Part 12:10
Introduction to Surface as I take you on site with me to the Strip Mall to shoot the Surface assignment.
Walk through for Surface Shoot - On Site at the Strip Mall2:23
I walk you through my Surface flashes at the Strip Mall on the Surface assignment.
Images from Surface Shoot - On Site at the Strip Mall3:18
Slide Show of the images taken during the Surface assignment shoot at the Strip Mall.
Surface Assignment Handouts: for both before and after the assignment0:22
Download the pdf handouts for recommended work before and after you shoot your assignment.
Shoot Surface Assignment
Posting to Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site0:30
Post your Surface Assignment to the Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site.
Surface Form of Perception

Introduction to Light as a Form of Perception0:55
Introduction to Light with examples of Light images.
Introduction to Light as a Form of Perception - Patches of Light1:39
Introduction to Light with examples of Patches of Light images.
Introduction to Light as a Form of Perception - Patches of Shadow1:56
Introduction to Light with examples of Patches of Shadow images.
Introduction to Light as a Form of Perception - Patches of Light and Shadow1:39
Introduction to Light with examples of Patches of Light & Shadow images.
Introduction to Light as a Form of Perception - Front Light2:04
Introduction to Light with examples of Front Light images.
Introduction to Light as a Form of Perception - Back Light1:54
Introduction to Light with examples of Back Light images.
Introduction to Light as a Form of Perception - Side Light1:38
Introduction to Light with examples of Side Light images.
Introduction to Light as a Form of Perception - Light on Form12:11
Introduction to Light with examples of Light on Form images.
Introduction to Light Shoot - On Site at a Strip Mall1:26
Introduction to Light as I take you on site with me to the Strip Mall to shoot the Light assignment.
Walk through for Light Shoot - On Site at the Strip Mall2:16
I walk you through my Light flashes at the Strip Mall on the Light assignment.
Images from Light Shoot - On Site at the Strip Mall3:06
Slide Show of the images taken during the Light assignment shoot at the Strip Mall.
Walk through for Light Shoot - On Site at a Garden3:22
I walk you through my Light flashes at the Garden on the Light assignment.
Images from Light Shoot - On Site at the Garden3:02
Slide Show of the images taken during the Light assignment shoot at the Garden.
Light Assignment Handouts: for both before and after the assignment0:22
Download the pdf handouts for recommended work before and after you shoot your assignment.
Shoot Light Assignment
Posting to Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site0:30
Post your Light Assignment to the Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site.
Light Form of Perception

Introduction to Space as a Form of Perception2:37
Introduction to Space with examples of Space images.
Introduction to Space as a Form of Perception Part 22:45
More examples of Space images.
Introduction to Space as a Form of Perception Part 32:37
More examples of Space images.
Introduction to Dot In Space as a Form of Perception2:41
Introduction to Dot In Space with examples of Dot In Space images.
Introduction to Dot In Space as a Form of Perception Part 23:29
More examples of Dot In Space images.
Introduction to Dot In Space as a Form of Perception Part 32:48
More examples of Dot In Space images.
Introduction to Space and Dot In Space Shoot - On Site at a Strip Mall2:49
Slide Show of the images taken during the Space/Dot In Space assignment shoot at the Strip Mall.
Walk through for Space and Dot In Space Shoot - On Site at the Strip Mall4:06
I walk you through my Space/Dot In Space flashes at the Strip Mall on the Space/Dot In Space assignment.
Images from Space and Dot In Space Shoot - On Site at the Strip Mall3:04
Slide Show of the images taken during the Space and Dot In Space assignment shoot at the Strip Mall.
Space & Dot In Space Assignment Handouts: for both before & after the assignment0:22
Download the pdf handouts for recommended work before and after you shoot your assignment.
Shoot Space and Dot In Space Assignment
Posting to Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site0:30
Post your Space and Dot In Space Assignment to the Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site.
Space and Dot In Space Form of Perception

Introduction to Ordinary Personal World1:24
Working with all the elements together!
Images from Ordinary Personal World Assignment in My Space Part 12:34
Example images for Ordinary Personal World assignment.
Images from Ordinary Personal World Assignment in My Space Part 23:00
More example images for Ordinary Personal World assignment.
Images from Ordinary Personal World Assignment in My Space Part 33:46
More example images for Ordinary Personal World assignment.
Images from Ordinary Personal World Assignment in My Space Part 43:32
More example images for Ordinary Personal World assignment.
Ordinary Personal World Assignment Handouts: for both before & after assignment0:22
Download the pdf handouts for recommended work before and after you shoot your assignment.
Shoot Ordinary Personal World Assignment
Posting to Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site0:30
Post your Ordinary Personal World Assignment to the Contemplative Photography Class Community Facebook Site.
Ordinary Personal World Form of Perception

Requirements

Although this class will not focus on the technical aspects of photography, students should be comfortable using their cameras.

Description

Contemplative Photography is a nourishing and enriching contemplative practice.

It breaks you out of the normal bubbles of how you live. It is your entryway into a deeper realization of yourself.

This Contemplative Photography Class offers a unique opportunity to experience a contemplative practice using cameras as a way to expand how you see and interact with the world.

In the class you will:

Learn and experience the basic forms: Color, Pattern & Texture, Light, and Positive & Negative Space
“Re-image” the way that you think, talk about, and practice photography
Tap into your creativity and inspiration
Expand your awareness and look at the world in a new way
Discover and explore the extraordinary in the ordinary
Make beautiful images.

Great for all levels of photographers, artists, artists at heart, or the curious wanting to explore the visual richness of their world.

No photography experience is necessary!
Just use whatever camera you have available, including your cell phone.

Handouts are available to download for the various sections.

Students can submit their images to a private Facebook site for feedback from the instructor.

“The Contemplative Photography Class by Denise forever changed my photography. The step-by-step process awakened a new perspective where my subject is well defined. If you have thought that you like taking photos of everything but are not sure what your photos convey, then the Contemplative Photography journey is for you.”

Who this course is for:

Beginning photographers wanting to learn the basics of photography.
Experienced photographers looking to refresh their eyes.
Artists looking to discover fresh images for their work.
Artists at heart wanting to spark and maintain their creativity.
Anyone looking for a simple and inexpensive contemplative practice.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Introduction to Contemplative Photography14 lectures • 31min

Introduction to the form: Color9 lectures • 26min

Introduction to the form: Surface20 lectures • 44min

Introduction to the form: Light15 lectures • 38min

Introduction to the form: Space and Dot in Space11 lectures • 28min

Working with Your Ordinary Personal World7 lectures • 15min

Closing: What's Next and Resources3 lectures • 11min

Extra Video: On Site Flash of Perception Exercise1 lecture • 2min

Bloopers - Light Assignment Shoot Interrupted by Fog!1 lecture • 2min

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