Photography Zen Part 2: Continuing the Exploration of Contemplative Photography

Join us for the second part of our Photography Zen series where we will continue our exploration of the symbiotic relationship between mindfulness and the art of photography. By intertwining the practice of mindfulness with reflective journaling and contemplative photography, participants will be encouraged to cultivate a deeper understanding of their personal artistic vision and the emotional narratives that underpin their photography. Please bring a journal or notebook to class to use for reflection.

Price: $51, $41 member

Location: York Street

Special Instructions: This class is open to all levels of experience. Since this is a hands-on class, you will need a camera - whether it's a DSLR, point and shoot, or smartphone, and have working knowledge of it.

Instructor: Jeannette Burkle

Jeannette is a commercial and editorial photographer with extensive experience in teaching, lecturing, and consulting. Since 2003, Jeanette has successfully owned and managed Galie Photography, while designing and delivering seminars on a wide range of photography topics. An award winning-photographer, Jeanette combines an engineering background with a strong artistic sense. With the belief that photography is part art and part science, she strives to use her unique background to produce art that is infused with a creative vision and improved by knowledge of the underlying scientific principles of photography. She has worked with many corporate clients including ExxonMobil, George Mason University, American Red Cross, John Marshall Bank, AmeriChoice, Medtronic, Harris Corporation, and Long & Foster Realty. Jeanette's work has been honored through the Virginia Professional Photographers Association with such recognition as the highly distinguished Fuji Masterpiece Award and the Kodak Gallery Award. Jeanette has been teaching photography since 2005. Her students respond well to her fun, upbeat classes, and Jeanette loves to see this passion be reflected in her students increased confidence as photographers.