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following me on Instagram @presenttobeauty
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"Lines: Movement" - use "leading lines" to guide your physical movement. Learn about how to apply lines in photography by clicking here.
"Thirds: Body.Mind.Soul" - consider the rule of thirds for nurturing your Mind.Body.Spirit at any time. Learn about how to apply thirds in photography by clicking here.
"Simplicity: SPIRE" - use nature photography to nurture your Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, and Emotional well-being. Learn about how to apply simplicity in photography by clicking here.
ABOUT KRISTIN PERRY
Kristin Perry is an educator, writer, and photographer who shares practices for living with greater presence.
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In 2013, Present to Beauty started as a mission statement for a mindful photography practice. Now, Present to Beauty combines art, education, and mental health practices learned through a career in photography, a career in education, and personal experience with an array of mental & physical health challenges.
I love plants, slow-living, walking, friends and family, making art, making plans, and (most times) myself. I plan to share what I've learned over the years with other creatives, caregivers, and changemakers so that we can continue to show up for ourselves and others while weathering the storms of an anxiety-inducing culture! |
“Photography for Life” uses the rules of composition as guidance for how to compose both our images and our lives in a more intentional way. The rules I'm using come from my degree in Photographic Technology from Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN. We learned to remember these strategies in composition through the mnemonic device: "Save the last beer for me." Over the years, I've added "please" to the end.
Save: Simplicity - The: Thirds - Last: Lines - Beer: Balance - For: Framing - Me: Mergers - Please: Perspective
After an additional degree in Communication Studies, Wellness Coach training, personal growth through therapy for trauma recovery, and learning with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds, I've incorporated my own insights to connect the wellness component and a create deeper storytelling element.
Save: Simplicity - The: Thirds - Last: Lines - Beer: Balance - For: Framing - Me: Mergers - Please: Perspective
After an additional degree in Communication Studies, Wellness Coach training, personal growth through therapy for trauma recovery, and learning with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds, I've incorporated my own insights to connect the wellness component and a create deeper storytelling element.