LIGHTBOX PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY

Join us on the coast for this very special weekend workshop on Embracing Impermanence as a theme in our photography as well as in our life. Impermanence is a basic tenant of Buddhism and plays a part in many spiritual practices. We will be translating that into a visual concept and exploring how impermanence and even emptiness translates into our art and photography, both as a practice and in our results. 

The workshop will take place during the run of the ‘Impermanence’ exhibit at LightBox Gallery juried by Douglas Beasley. This will provide a great background and departure point for our explorations, as well as Doug’s explanations of what he saw in the photos chosen for the exhibit. We will use the unique photo opportunities of the working urban environment of Astoria, the surrounding land and sea to show that meaningful, insightful images can happen anywhere and inspiration can be found wherever we are. Through photo exercises, assignments and local field trips we will deepen our visual awareness and increase self-expression, making images both more personal and more meaningful.

We will use the unique photo opportunities of the working urban coastal environment of Astoria, the surrounding land and sea to show that meaningful, insightful images can happen anywhere and inspiration can be found wherever we are. Through photo exercises, assignments and local field trips we will deepen our visual awareness and increase self-expression, making images both more personal and more meaningful.

By cultivating radical simplicity, stripping away all that is not essential, to make more powerful photographs, then add back in that which adds mystery or magic to make more poetic images, supporting the notion that a photograph is not ‘taken’ but made. This is a challenging invitation to redefine not only what is personally suitable subject matter but our whole approach to image making. Inspiration will be sparked by a balance of talks, readings, walking meditation, short writing exercises and poetry and sharing photos. We will be working on site-specific photographic exercises and assignments, with guidance and feedback provided by Doug.

This is the perfect workshop if you are looking for creative renewal, want to take your photography to a deeper and more personal level, or if you are looking for something out of the ordinary that may push your creative boundaries.

Includes Saturday night communal dinner at LightBox Gallery.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  While participants must have a working knowledge of their camera, the creative process of image making will be emphasized over the mechanics of camera use. Both digital and film, in all formats, are welcome. Open to all levels of experience but better suited to those looking to expand their creativity and vision. And for those looking for something unlike any other workshops!

DATES: Friday November 17 – Sunday November 19

  • Friday 11 am – 6 pm, Includes Friday Dinner 6 – 8 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am – 6 pm
  • Sunday 9:00 am – 4

COST: $349  LightBox Members: $299

Class limit: 16

REGISTER: Email LightBox at michael@lightbox-photographic.com