Monday Morning Inspiration

photo by nicole cudzilo

It is my intention to present - through the medium of photography - intuitive observations of the natural world which may have meaning to the spectators. ~Ansel Adams

Houston PPA Creativity Workshop

"Sirena" (mermaid)

"Caricia" (Caress)

I had the most amazing time in Houston! I taught a demo on Bodies in Water, which got the photographers out of their comfort zones by trying something new. These are some photos taken by Cesar Vargas, one of the participants.

"I was so enthralled by your voice and the way you presented your style of photography. I think your point of exercising our creativity daily is an important process in the artist within us that has to be taught and not assumed we all know it. You have opened a Pandora's Box in my head and from now on my creativity gains more space in my approach to creating art."
~Cesar E. Vargas

The pictures were taken in B&W mode at ISO 800 with a Canon Powershot G9. Some editing in PhototShop might have taken place to clear swimming pool artifacts and to provide enhancement to the image.

There Are Still Openings in Fall Classes!

New Fall Classes and Workshops

Basic Camera Handling

You will learn how to use all the features on your camera, whether it is digital or film, in a fun fashion, concentration will be on f Stops and shutter speeds, flash photography and compositional elements.
1 day workshop on Saturday November 14th. 10:00am-4:00pm. $165
Held at Laurie's studio.

Empowerment, Creativity and Listening to Your Inner Voice

Got Juice? Creative juice that is.

Come and nourish your creativity, uplift your soul, and embrace your talents. Bring your enthusiasm and be open to having a great time. Laurie Klein will deepen your understanding of the creative process, and show you how to cultivate your inner artist.We will discuss the many techniques for unleashing the creative spirit that lies within. We will begin by asking the question " how driven are YOU?"We will discuss how and why it is important to use the creative process everyday. We will also look at ways to use pre-visualization, and intention manifestation to be more creative.Have fun with out-of-the-box photo assignments:
*Bodies in water
*Learn new ways to shoot from the hip - better then candy!
*Discover how to use your emotions as resources
*Experience the miracle of surprise
*Learn how to access the right side of your brain with visual journaling
*How to stop thinking and just BE
*Make your own sacred space and time - an essential tool
*Learn to nurture creativity daily, by creating a structure
*Scheduling
*Finding your still point
*Setting weekly goals
*Accountability
If you sincerely have the desire to take your photography to a deeper level, don't miss this class!Workshop created by Laurie Klein and Hal Tweedy

1 day workshop on Sunday October 4th from 10:00am-4:00pm. $195
Will be held at Laurie's Studio

Photography Playdate for Adults
Come join Laurie for a fun day of shooting and delving into the amazing world of photographic expression! Come dressed in a costume and bring at least 2 other changes of clothes. Try to think of the character you would like to create, and be free with it. Don't forget cosmetics and props as we will have someone here to guide you in personifying your alter ego. By creating make up artwork to compliment your costumes, you will feel free to express your inner creative soul. Activities include: self portraiture, posing, and working with a live model. If you have a laptop, please bring it so Laurie can review your days work. Bring lunch, drinks, your flash and tripod if you have one, charged batteries and empty memory cards. Be prepared to be around water, so bring a towel and something you don't mind (possibly) getting wet in.

We will meet at Laurie's Studio before heading off to a destination.
Monday October 12th (Columbus Day) from 10:00am-4:00pm
Class fee: $75
Model fee: $25
Call to sign up and get directions.

Magical Muse Experience

Try something new with Laurie Klein.

"It was a great daycation!" ~H.T.

You will come away........

Feeling refreshed, excited, and creatively stimulated.

With a bound book of 20 joyous photos, that we select together that will be cherished, recording that day's experience.
All of the photos taken that day on a dvd.
The opportunity to express the inner child at play.
LK will lead you on a 4 hour Alice in Wonderland experience that includes:

*Being photographed by Laurie Klein with her many signature styles
*Energy work with Arden, an uplifting healer and transcendent guiding spirit

*Brown bag gourmet lunch and brief tour on Candlewood Lake

*Day at the lake

*Having fun with Laurie's gifted young assistant Nicole, as she coordinates with you wardrobes and make up that bring out different you's for the photographs.
You can bring out your alter ego, try on new persona's and just play.
Please call to inquire about dates, fees and times.
Because this is a custom course, Laurie will work around your schedule.

*Private instructions and gift certificates are available*

http://www.laurieklein.com
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804
203-740-1110

Happy Birthday Paige!

Congrats on being 19!!!
We hope that you are loving college!
Love,
Laurie and Nicole

Monday Morning Inspiration

“ A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart and leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective.”
~ Irving Penn

Houston Playdate for Photographers

Aric Hoek took this lovely photo of me and one of my closest friends in the whole world, Carol Andrews after a lecture I did for the Houston Guild of Professional Photographers. The next day I held an artist playdate where I had professional photographers get out of their comfort zones by creating citra_solv hand made papers ~ check out their website, http://www.citra-solv.com/ ~so much more to come on this one!!! Photographing bodies in water ~ this incredible woman name Jane was our model~ and creating artful journals. The group of photographers that joined me are amazing and so committed to their creative process.