Sight & Insight Slideshow
In this slide presentation, I welcome you to my home studio and share images and stories from my journey as an artist. I talk about photography as a spiritual practice, poetic seeing, and honing visual intuition. I also share my best advice for surviving (and thriving) as an artist.
My intention when I created this presentation was to help other artists deepen their relationship with their photography and experience a greater sense of creative freedom. I use my images to illustrate these deeper themes, so you’ll learn about my travels and personal practices and come away with new ideas to support your artistic journey.
You’ll get access to the slideshow as soon as you sign up, and you can watch it whenever you like (cozied up with an afghan and a glass of vino…or bright and early with your coffee). You’ll have lifetime access, so you can revisit it whenever you want. The slideshow is 1.5 hours long.
Join me for an intimate look inside my life and art!
* This slideshow was originally presented for Evenings with the Masters, a Nobechi Creative production. A shorter version was sponsored by Fujifilm and presented at PHOTOPLUS+.
“This presentation felt like a spiritual reawakening. Thank you Laura.”
“Totally blown away! Thank you for such a deep presentation. So much wisdom and inspiration.”
Topics I’ll share with you...
The Zen and mindfulness concepts that inspire my work and help me stay centered
A practice that helps me tap into the present more deeply when I’m photographing
A look into what I’m thinking as I frame up my shots
My thoughts on crafting portfolios that are visually cohesive but nuanced enough that they’re not repetitive
Simplifying your gear so you feel less encumbered and more creative
Stories from my life that illustrate the challenges and rewards of being an artist
How to connect more deeply with your subjects, your environment, and your truest inner vision
Making quiet, peaceful, meditative images
Letting go of worries about the art world and what others think…so you can identify your own unique vision
How to keep your creative process flexible, free, and forward moving
Using light to guide your practice and subject choice
I’ll also share my images from North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eastern Tibet, Vietnam, Italy, Guatemala, and China (all my favorite spots)
And, I’ll share images I made while living on the gorgeous north Oregon coast
A bit about me...
I’m Laura Valenti, the artist behind Light Atlas Creative. I’ve had my fingers in a lot of pots in the art world, for over 20 years now. I teach interactive e-courses, support emerging photographers in my creative mentoring program, speak to photo groups, and curate exhibitions for galleries and photo festivals around the world. I also jury photo competitions and serve as a reviewer at portfolio review events, where I help photographers fine-tune their vision and promote their work with confidence. I’m passionate about helping artists clear creative blocks and bring forward their most skillful, authentic, wholehearted work.
“This presentation is not only beautiful, it is also profound. Laura’s message resonates with me in a deep, deep way. The discussion is absolutely unbeatable! ”
Pay what you can...
This slide presentation is being offered on a pay-what-you-can sliding scale. If you’re in financial need, please feel free to choose the lowest-cost option. If you’re not struggling financially, choose the option that feels like a meaningful contribution for my work. Thank you!
“So moved by this presentation...Laura speaks from her heart and touches me deeply. What a gift to have had this whole experience.”
“What a gift you are to people struggling to find their way. All of the insights you have given are so poignant to my own journey. I want to THANK YOU (and maybe live in your pocket for a bit), for expressing your process and making it so engaging.”