beginner's mind

A famous Zen master coined the phrase, “Beginner’s Mind” to describe the state of awareness where we see a thing in the moment, as if encountering it for the very first time.

The camera is a powerful portal to “Beginner’s Mind.” Looking through the lens, you see a simple world of light, form and color. Always new, always original, always here and now.

The creative challenge is to compose the image within the frame in a way that expresses your interpretation of the energy of the moment. It is at once visual and experiential.

Photography is a great metaphor for living creatively. You can visualize what you want, compose it in a way that has meaning for you through the lens of your life and - snap – make It real through your gifts, skills and intentions.

Living powerfully in the creative moment.