The Wonder Compass: A Daily Creative Photography Practice With Nature - by Mystical Storytelling with Molly

COURSE

The Wonder Compass: A Daily Creative Photography Practice With Nature

With Mystical Storytelling with Molly

Welcome to a lifelong journey of creativity and art! This course is for photographers (of any level) who are interested in starting an intuitive and creative photography practice with nature each day. It is for anyone who wants to train their sight to see beauty everywhere, and anytime. Learn how to easily access techniques to transform mundane images into magical ones. For your health, walking each day has huge benefits, but adding a photography practice enhances and hones your artistic skills each and every day. After taking this course, you might enjoy establishing a daily creative photography practice, with nature. You can train your eyes to see and create beautiful images anytime, anywhere. You will learn the art of crafting your one unique photographic perspective. You can also study the scientific health benefits of spending time in nature. You can connect to and support nature each day. You might create organized libraries of photography books to record your adventures. Enjoy, and have fun exploring and creating each day!

CreativityPerformanceFocusHappinessHealth & HappinessNatureSecularSecular MindfulnessMindfulnessMindfulness Meditation

Meet your Teacher

Mystical Storytelling with Molly
Portland, Oregon, USA

Molly is a writer and photographer living in the Pacific Northwest. She hopes this course will inspire you to set out every day with your camera into your natural spaces to create, renew and enjoy life in the outdoors!

read more

5 Days

703 students

4.7 stars

14 min / day

Creativity

English

Lesson 1

The Wonder Compass - Chapter 1

Today, we'll define the Wonder Compass practice. Some of the things this course offers include: photo assignments, wondering-out activities, photo book collections, facts to assist nature, trail signs and anchors, mindful walking, and music to get out the door. Today's session will also provide an overview of the Wonder Compass method, which includes: defining "Wondering," the requirements of the method, and tips on how to wonder anytime, anywhere.

read more

Lesson 2

The Wonder Compass - Chapter 2

We begin to listen to the nuts and bolts of this daily practice. We will talk about fun activities like playing with leaves in photography. We will also learn a mindful breath to use as you walk. As you go about this practice, ponder the question, "What is forest bathing, and how can it benefit me?

read more

Lesson 3

The Wonder Compass - Chapter 3

We continue deeper into the woods. Today, we have a new trail prompt with which to stop and engage with nature. We will also check out the recommended software programs for your phone or DSLR photo production and learn how to help nature with only one square foot of dirt. Your challenge will be to answer the question of what to do with all of your images over time and how to organize and preserve your craft photography.

read more

Lesson 4

The Wonder Compass - Chapter 4

Today, we explore the Celtic Birth Tree. Which tree or plant is associated with your day of birth? in this session, we discuss information about the Celtic Species that specifically marks your birth. We will also walk through the grove for the practice part.

read more

Lesson 5

The Wonder Compass - Chapter 5

Today, we discuss a new walking mantra - the Birdseed Walk. We will also go through a guided mindful meditation to inspire your walk this week as we wrap up our journey. Thank you so much for joining and adding your light to this creative practice. I'll see you in the forest!

read more

More from Mystical Storytelling with Molly