Calm & Composed
A community-building photography education workshop designed to teach the universal art of photo composition through mindfulness, meditation & movement!
Photos provided by partners: LR2 Studio and PEAK Design NYC
Calm & Composed is an immersive photography workshop that explores composition as being the foundation of visual storytelling. Designed for creators of all experience levels, this workshop invites participants to slow down, sharpen their observation, and discover how thoughtful composition can transform ordinary moments into meaningful images. Whether using a smartphone, point-and-shoot camera, or a DSLR, participants will learn that compelling photographs begin long before the shutter is pressed. Blending mindfulness, creativity, and hands-on practice, Calm & Composed moves beyond camera settings to focus on developing the artist's eye. Through guided discussions, interactive exercises, and real-world image making, participants gain a deeper understanding of how perspective, balance, framing, and intention shape the stories we tell while becoming part of a supportive community of artists committed to seeing the world with greater curiosity and purpose.
FAQ'S
Who’s This Workshop For?: This workshop was designed in mind for:
- Beginner photographers
- Intermediate photographers who want a refresher
- Content creators across all industries who want to learn how to take better pictures
- Beginner filmmakers who want to better understand camera angles and how to communicate their visual needs to a crew for a project
- Those who simply want to to network + build community
What Age Groups Can Participate?: This class is best suited for folks ages 12 and up.
What Makes This Workshop Different?: Not only will participants dive into the art of composition but they’ll also engage in 30 second-1 minute light upper body stretches that will help them retain the different elements of various composition styles.
Why Does This Workshop Matter?: This workshop shifts the focus away from the technical side of photography, making the creative process more accesible, approachable and inspiring. Strictly through perspective and mindfulness, participants develop their artistic eye using any camera (from a DSLR to a cellphone) while gaining foundational visual storytelling skills and building a supportive community of fellow artists.
Class Logistics
Workshop Duration: 2.5 Hours
Class Size: 8-12 Students
Compositional Elements In Mind:
Leading Lines & Paths
Perspectives:
Eyeline, Worm’s Eye View, Birds Eye View
The Rule of Thirds
Framing
Negative Space
Filling The Frame
Symmetry
Class Format Example
1pm-1:10pm: Student Arrival + Guided Meditation
1:10pm-1:20pm: Student + Instructor Introductions
1:20pm-2pm: Compositional Elements Instruction
2pm-2:15pm: Guided “Composition Stretches”
2:15pm-3pm: Guided photo walk
(students are to use what they learned
during the workshop and then go shoot)
3pm-3:30pm: Class Reflections/Q&A