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Ashlee Boone | Dalene Roth | Jackleen Leed | & Ruth Young
Our veins echo the patterns of rivers, branches, and root systems. We are not a part of Nature. We are Nature.” -Marysia Miernowska
In this course we will explore connecting with nature to reconnect with the “nature” of ourselves as Artists and as humans. We are inseparable from nature; it’s within us and without. So, combining elements of nature in self-portraiture gives us the opportunity to explore our connection with the natural world. At the same time, it facilitates the exploration of our own inner “nature” and our development as Artists. By learning to draw energy from the elements around us, we become more attuned to the beauty in both our environments and in ourselves.
You will learn to be resourceful and to take inspiration from the natural world. The truth is, you don’t need fancy gear to create emotive and soulful portraiture! In fact, by utilizing what nature offers you can create impactful portraiture that is steeped in authenticity and earthiness. Work that is wholly your own, but that also resonates with others. You will likely even learn a bit about yourself in the process!
In This Course You Will…
- Learn how the cyclical quality of the human spirit reflects that in nature. We will look to the seasons, the elements, and the moon phases to better understand ourselves and our connection with the Earth.
- Be introduced to the four main female archetypes and their associations with the natural world, as well as universal symbols in psychology, and learn about their role in effective and compelling storytelling.
- Learn about seasonal personalities and the design elements that communicate them in photography.
- Learn how to foster deeper connections in your work by communing with nature.
- Use mindfulness techniques to create self portraiture that fosters self love.
- Use grounding exercises to become a conduit for nature.
- Discover how to choose locations and seasons that light your creative fire, speak to your soul, and evoke a sense of nostalgia in your viewer.
- Learn how to use nature as a timestamp to not only document your life, but also to learn more about who you are!
- Use environmental portraiture to tell a strong story about nature and about yourself.
- Go on a journey to clean the creative river and re-wild your art!
what’s included:
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80+ pages of PDF from FOUR (4) different HS MENTORS: Ashlee, Dalene, Jackleen & Ruth;
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8 behind-the-scenes shooting and editing videos (total) from the mentors;
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bonus content to feed your creativity!
ashlee boone
Nature. Nurture. Capture.
Learn how to use the beauty of Nature to unlock your own inner beauty. The Nature • Nurture • Capture course will guide you through a meditative self-portraiture session and teach you how to harness everything Mother Earth has to offer to enhance your photography—and your inner peace.
Want to get a glimpse of Ashlee’s process behind the scenes?
Follow along as she walks you through each and every step of her routine and gives you tips on how to make the most of your time alone in nature.
In this chapter you’ll learn:
- The entire process of letting go, calming your very core, and capturing your essence “onfilm”
- How to push through boundaries as an artist
- Tips on how to embrace yourself wholly and a step by step thought process behind this
- Creating deeper connections in your work by communing with nature—giving yourself wholly to the entire process
- Practices to make the most of this time alone in nature
- Tools that can help your process be more successful while in session with yourself and in post processing
- Technical details and styling—camera gear, small shop recommendations for styling and more!
- Colors and Composition
In this chapter you’ll receive:
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25-page PDF;
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2 videos; and
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BONUS: element & light overlays, and an extra behind-the-scenes video!
dalene roth
Life in the Skies
Come along with me (Dalene Roth) and dive deep into the elements of the Earth and what moves and grounds you in nature. In my PDF I will be talking about different elements of the sky and clouds and how I come ALIVE when I look above. Here are a few points that we will discover together when going through this course.
In this chapter you will…
- See what’s in my camera bag and what I use. Remember you don’t need a lot to document yourself in the elements that bring you JOY.
- Discuss the fears that we have as artists and what keeps us from sharing and expressing ourselves.
- Get in touch with nature and finding your passion within it. To connect to that on a new level and embrace your story.
- Learn about how there are symbolisms in the clouds with information on different types of clouds.
- Learn to tell your true authentic story, that in the end will matter most to your family.Find your own visual voice within your environment
In this chapter you’ll receive:
- a 21 page downloadable e-book
- 2 videos; and
- BONUS: 3 sky overlays!
jackleen leed
Art on the Spiral
“The psyches and souls of women have their own cycles and seasons of doing and solitude, running and staying, being involved and being removed, questing and resting, creating and incubating, being of the world and returning to the soul-place.”
~Clarissa Pinkola Estés
This chapter of the Nature of Self Portraiture- Art on the Spiral is all about looking to nature for not only inspiration, but to garner a deeper understanding of our very own Souls. After all, “We are not a part of Nature. We are Nature.” In this chapter we’ll explore that piece of ourselves that rises and falls with the tides, that waxes and wanes with the moon, that awakens in the Spring, ripens in the Summer, retreats to the roots for rest in the Autumn, and that returns to the void for dreaming in the Winter.
In this chapter you will…
- Learn how the cyclical quality of the human spirit reflects that in nature. Specifically, we will look to the seasons, the elements, and the moon phases to better understand ourselves and our connection with the Earth.
- Be introduced to the concept of archetypes and universal symbols in psychology, as well as their role in effective and compelling storytelling.
- Learn about the four main female archetypes and their associations with the natural world.
- Learn about seasonal personalities and the design elements that communicate those personalities in photography.
- Find your own visual voice within your environment.
- Go on a journey to clean the creative river and re-wild your art.
In this chapter you’ll receive:
- a 21 page downloadable e-book
- 2 videos
ruth young
Getting Grounded in Nature
Take your self portraits to the next level by using the power of nature to enhance your creativity and storytelling. Learn how to incorporate the beauty of the natural world into your self portraits to tell the story of you. In this course we will do a deep dive into the process of shooting in nature. We will cover a variety of material that includes…
In this chapter you will…
- Learn how to connect with and ground yourself in nature.
- Discover how to choose locations and seasons that will enhance your creativity.
- Understand how to select wardrobe and props that flow with nature.
- Learn how to use nature as a timestamp to document your life.
- Learn how to use nature to take your storytelling to the next level.
- Learn how to deal with the elements when shooting in nature.
- Prepare and set yourself up for success when shooting in nature.
In this chapter you’ll receive:
- a 21 page downloadable e-book, including 2 exercises to help you understand your relationship with nature and how to use it in your self portraits;
- 2 videos; and
- BONUS: white sunflare overlay!
