Mindfulness through Photography a 6-week Online Course
January 11th to February 15th, 2025
Saturdays 9:30 am - 11:30 am PST
€450.00
Join me for my 6-week course on mindfulness through photography. Learn how to engage in the practice of mindfulness photography where your heart and eye connect to see beauty beyond the ordinary. A truly unique experience and practice that clears your mind, body, and soul and opens you to your innate creativity.
What is Mindfulness photography?
Mindfulness photography is a method to increase your awareness and reveal the magic and beauty that is normally hidden from view. It is to learn to slow down and open all of your senses to your experience. It is a wonderful way to see and experience each moment. It is not about focusing on the technical aspects of photography, but rather about being present in each moment and creating images based on fresh perceptions. In this process, you will experience a deeper connection to yourself, be open to a new level of creativity, and experience a renewed sense of peacefulness and joy.
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants to slow down to experience their daily life with fresh eyes, and be inspired to create photographic images that go beyond the ordinary. This experience is for all levels of photography from beginner to professional.
What gear do I need?
All cameras are welcome from mobile phones, DSLRs, film cameras, and a photo processing program on your mobile phone or computer. If you don't have one it’s okay. I will guide you with some simple processing applications.
What will you learn?
Principles and practice of mindfulness photography.
Learn how to slow down and create more artful images through centering techniques to increase your awareness and center your mind, body, and soul
See and understand the use of natural light and shadows to create more depth in your imagery
Take compelling photos of landscapes, people, and more, by learning simple composition rules
Enhance your photos using photo editing apps on your phone and or computer.
Learn how to tell unique stories of your travels through your imagery.
Review works for master photographers for inspiration
Create beautiful digital photographs with your mobile phone, learning more about the photographic features on your mobile camera
Instruction will deepen your visual awareness while imparting skills to make your photography more satisfying and fun.
All skill levels are welcome.
You do not need a fancy camera to participate. Mobile cameras are very welcome, in addition to DSLR cameras.
Each week there will be photo assignments that support each lesson. I Will review your photographs and give you weekly feedback.
All sessions will be recorded and available for all registered participants, in case you cannot attend at the exact time.
Testimonials
“I am so fortunate to have met Raina on a trip to Provence in the summer of 2019. After returning to the US, I started following her on Facebook and Instagram and just loved the images she captured of her adopted home. It has always been my dream to retire and move to Provence, so I am able to live that dream vicariously through her. When Covid shut down the world, Raina and Zoe's videos of their walks through the Provencal countryside were kind of a lifeline for me. I began to look forward to "getting out of my house" and taking a contemplative walk through those beautiful villages.
When I saw that Raina was offering a mindfulness photography course via Zoom, I was intrigued. I am not a photographer but have always been interested in improving my ability to capture what I am seeing, especially when I travel. The fact that the course was offered for "anyone who wants to slow down to experience their daily life with fresh eyes, and be inspired to create photographic images that go beyond the ordinary" called to me. What a wonderful experience! From the centering exercises to exploring the lives and images of renowned contemplative photographers, to sharing the photos we captured for our weekly assignment with each other, it was inspiring! The only thing that would have made it better was to be together in person in Provence! And I learned that I am a photographer!! Merci, Raina!”
Sue, Summerville SC, USA
“I really enjoyed Raina’s Mindfulness through Photography Class. She took a genre of photography that I hadn’t really previously understood and made it very digestible and fun. The lessons were easy to follow and the assignments got me out of my chair to try the techniques and enhance my skills. She offered helpful feedback on the photos we submitted. And, Raina’s just such a great person as well. All of the participants were really engaged with each class!”
Lara, Fort Collins CO, United States
ABOUT RAINA
Raina Stinson is an internationally award-winning photographic artist known for her evocative storytelling through imagery. Originally from the United States, she has spent the past seven years living in Provence, France, and is a full-time resident.
With a deep passion for visual narratives, Raina’s work often explores themes of identity, resilience, and the human experience. In addition to her photographic art, she teaches week-long photography workshops and day photography tours in Provence, sharing her extensive knowledge of the region and photographic skills. She incorporates her many years as a meditation and mindfulness teacher into her courses. She loves uncovering Provence's unique and hidden treasures, sharing an intimate and authentic experience of its beauty, culture, and history with her clients.
Raina and her husband, Denis, also run an artist-in-residence program from their villa, providing a peaceful and inspiring retreat for creatives to immerse themselves in their work. Through her photography, teaching, and residency program, Raina fosters a space where artistry and inspiration can thrive.
Over the years she has received numerous awards in recognition of her work and has exhibited around the world. For a full list of awards and exhibitions click here