mindful photography club
summer 2024 exclusive group
facilitated by Kino Park, LMSW
supervised by Jessica Reynolds, LCSW-S
limited seats available
limited seats available
Title: Home
Description: Woman looking out the window while dog looks at woman
Photographer: Kino Park
Every 60 seconds, 50,000 photos are posted to Instagram.
Taking photos has become so ubiquitous that we often forget about how incredible of a tool it actually is.
The ability to freeze a moment in time and share it with others has only been available to us for less than 200 years. In the context of human evolution, 200 years is negligible.
The Mindful Photography Club is about rediscovering the joy and wonder of capturing a single moment of our lives because as the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson put it, "life is once, forever."
This summer, we’re going to slow things down.
Mindful Photography Club invites you to take time to pay attention to the world around you. When we slow down to observe our environment, we start to notice things that we didn’t see before. For example, how the light interacts with the leaves of the tree to create shadows on the wall, the colors of a flower, the textures of fabric— the world is rich in detail if only we pay attention.
While we will learn about composition, framing, and the elements of a “good” photo, this is not a photography class. It’s an inclusive, intimate, and supportive space to genuinely connect with other creative teens through the art of photography.
Title: The Price of Keeping Up
Description: Lottery billboard at night using slow shutter
Photographer: Kino Park
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The mindful photography group is for teens (13 - 17) who want to learn and practice mindful photography in an inclusive space with supportive peers.
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The total cost of $299 is made up of two parts:
A 30-minute individual intake session ($75)
Six 55-minute group sessions ($224)
The intake is intended to ensure group fit and cohesion. If the group is a good fit, the intake fee will be rolled into the total cost of the group.
Questions or concerns about the group being a good fit for you? Email me at kino@austinteentherapy.com.
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We will have a Tuesday club that meets weekly at 10:30 am from June 4th to July 9th.
We will also have a Wednesday club that meets weekly at 1:30 pm from June 5th to July 10th.
Interested but bad timing? Email me at Kino@austinteentherapy about different times.
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We will meet virtually using Zoom.
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We will learn fundamental photography skills, share our photos, and connect with others through photos and stories.
After each group, you will be assigned a photo assignment to complete before the next group.
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Yes! You can use your phone, polaroid, DSLR, tablet— anything that can take a photo.
Using a dedicated camera can be fun, but this is optional.
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Yes! This is a space to learn, practice, and share the art of photography. You do not need to know anything about photography to join.
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Check your calendar and confirm that the dates/times for the groups work.
Click the “sign up now” button.
Select “new client” or “existing client” depending on which fits you best.
Select “Kino Park.”
Select “Photography Group Intake.”
Schedule your intake.
limited spots available
Tuesday Club meets weekly at 10:30 am, June 4th - July 9th
Wednesday Club meets weekly at 1:30 pm, June 5th - July 10th
Registration is open and will close when we reach capacity
Interested, but still have some questions before signing up?
Send Kino an email: kino@austinteentherapy.com