This five-week course invites photographers of all levels to experience photography as a form of meditation. Rather than focusing primarily on outcomes, we will explore the creative process itself as a path of awareness, presence, and attention. The act of making an image becomes as important—if not more important—than the image itself. In this way, photography shifts from something we produce to something we practice.

Through guided exercises, in-class instruction, and out-of-class explorations, students will learn to slow down and engage the world more directly—attending to light, color, form, and moment with a sense of curiosity and care. This mindful approach not only softens the edges of our often anxious and fast-paced lives, but also transforms the way we see, opening us to a more vivid, grounded, and responsive way of being. Needless to say, this also makes us better photographers.

Open to beginners and experienced photographers alike, this course welcomes any camera, including smartphones. What matters most is a willingness to be present, to explore the process without judgment, and to trust that through this practice, both your experience of the world and your photography will deepen.