Reflections from mindfulness teachers, creative professionals, program leaders, and participants.
“In her photography and mindfulness teaching, Amy brings together her wise heart and her artist’s eyes to help people wake up to the beauty and mystery of their lives.
I wholeheartedly recommend her classes to anyone wishing to bring mindfulness to their creativity or creativity to their mindfulness.”
“The mindfulness practice brings a beautiful kind of focus to the act of seeing, which is the essence of picture-making.
And, the converse is also true—being in the zone of seeing serves a sustained mindfulness practice.
Amy is on to a powerful harmony.”
“I’ve taken numerous photography workshops and Amy’s … remains one of my favorites. Her assignments help you learn to see, not just to photograph…
After a class with Amy, you’ll not only take better pictures, you’ll know more about yourself as a photographer.”
“Amy is a thoughtful photographer amplifying beauty in plain sight.
She is a knowledgeable practitioner of mindfulness who is aware of its impact on our creative output.”
“Amy’s workshop was as inspiring in its depth as it was in its simplicity.
Amy has a way of bringing stillness into a room and letting her teachings unfold by way of modeling mindfulness and presence. She is very receptive to the dynamics of the group and creates a safe and welcoming environment to explore meditation and creativity.
I had a major shift in my relationship to photography and to the creative act, and found a playfulness in the process that I hadn’t experienced for a long time.
I left with a renewed sense of purpose and awe, and a very happy nervous system.”
“Mindfulness Photography helped me weave together meditation and photography, two things I love but had never combined before.
Amy created a calm and inclusive space… Her guided meditations helped me shift my perspective… and deepened how I was able to use photography to bring awareness to the world around me.”
“The workshop Amy led for our Camp Glow It Up Day Camp was phenomenal.
In this fast-paced world, taking photos with such intention is almost a shock to the system, and Amy helped us create some beautiful images through her unassuming, open nature.”
It was so impactful for our participants that I will definitely ask Amy to lead another workshop.”
“Amy’s Mindfulness Photography Workshop helped reacquaint me with the desire to create. During the workshop, Amy created a space for us to reflect on how photography can be used as a grounding tool to connect to the present moment.”
I left the experience feeling more in touch with myself and connected to the world.”
“The workshop, the practice, the discussion very much helped me to finally get a sense of direction in how I want to engage with photography.”
“I left feeling renewed, inspired and with a sense of calm….It was through Amy’s low pressure discussions on mindfulness and guiding us through various meditations, that I noticed an immediate shift within me.
I felt like I walked through a new door… I was truly engaged, present and grateful to enjoy my surroundings. When I read in her workshop description to ‘come as you are,’ she really meant it. There was no judgement and no expectations.”
“It was deeply therapeutic. I haven’t felt that ‘in flow’ in a very long time.”
“Amy is an excellent communicator with the ability to present ideas in both a logical and appealing manner. One of her key points was to take a deep breath during times of stress. It works and I find myself doing it throughout the day.
Meditation is part of my daily ritual now.”
“The best gift was as soon as I quieted myself in a safe and comfortable space I began to realize truths about what I was going through in my life and became better equipped to handle these things.
And better still I felt calmer. I am so grateful… to find this means of clearer inner communication.”
“With this intentional slowing down, everything became more interesting. I can’t even tell you, it just opened up a new world for me.”
“… a sense of peace, presence and the power to put all else aside and just breathe…
noticing the surroundings, things I have never seen before.”
“Amy’s workshop was both relaxing and inspiring. It showed me how the photographic experience can be a kind of meditation.”