WITHOUT and WITHIN: The spirit of nature photography  through the eyes of Adele Curtis

"To photograph the essence of a forest, I stand still. I try to have a quiet mind and an open heart. I listen. I can hear the forest singing. I open the doors and windows to my soul, step around preconceptions and push aside mental barriers. With gratitude I drink the nurturing gift of the forest. The photograph records the encounter between myself and the forest. And then, it may awaken in the viewer a memory of or longing for a connection with the natural world. This is a time to experience nature in a way that will rejuvenate, nourish and nurture. Join me on this journey of new awareness and new joy in expression.

"I love to teach. My role as a teacher is to help you develop confidence as you pursue your own journey. My workshops offer you the time, the opportunity and the guidance to see something in a new way."

Photography for me is the path that takes me out of myself intothe comforting arms of the forest, answering questions I had not yet articulated to myself and showing the way when I did not know I was lost. By travelling deeper and deeper into the world out there, I arrived at a peaceful place inside myself. This journey is a challenge and a joy.

Adele Curtis is a photographer, singer and song writer who has shared her slide and live music presentations with over 300 audiences since 1988. Adele teaches workshops in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan. Adele has taught workshops with Sharron Milstein and with Courtney Milne, author of  The Sacred Earth. Adele's teaching is instructional and inspirational. Her workshops are designed for photographers of all levels. The only pre-requisite is interest.

The emphasis of Adele's workshops is on enhancing  your experience of the natural world.
 
 
 

Would you like Adele to teach your club or group of photography friends? It's easy: Find a group of people interested in spending a weekend of photographic challenge and fun. Organize locations for classroom time and field trips. Find a lab to process E6 film late Saturday afternoon for viewing on Sunday, or Adele will provide 'follow-up' critique. One day seminars and private lessons available.		Comments from students in the summer 1997 Naramata Centre photo course: "To be the bridge that connects the inner world with the outer one in a nurturing way is what I heard and saw Adele demonstrate." "Adele's spirituality shone through all she said. She is an exciting and joyful leader." "Adele clearly wanted to make it a good experience for everyone - and it was!"
Adele can be reached by e-mail or by more traditional means at: 757 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC V8S 4V1 Tel: +1 250-592-0063