by Kim Ort | Aug 31, 2016 | Adventures in Seeing, Art, Books, Contemplation, Essence, Habits, Inspiration, People, Workshops
I have many mentors in seeing and am always grateful for what they’ve taught me. Today, I’d like to highlight two of them, Thomas Merton and Mary Oliver. Thomas Merton was a contemplative monk, activist, writer, and photographer. I’ve been a fan ever...
by Kim Ort | Apr 14, 2016 | Books, Contemplation, Habits, Inspiration, People, Practices, Third Act
The word contemplation means to consider with attention and compassion what’s happening in the moment. I’ve always been a contemplative type (thoughtful and reflective) and am drawn to others who exemplify these same qualities, people like Thomas Merton,...
by Kim Ort | Mar 5, 2015 | Contemplation, Habits, Inspiration, People, Practices
“The patterns of our lives reveal us. Our habits measure us. Our battles with our habits speak of dreams yet to become real.” ~ Mary Oliver via Brain Pickings Reading about the lives of people I admire, like Thomas Merton, Frederick Franck, and Mary...
by Kim Ort | Jan 20, 2015 | Books, Contemplation, Inspiration, People
** Books mentioned have Amazon or Bookshop affiliate links, meaning I make a few cents if you purchase through my link. I only recommend books that I’ve read. Parker Palmer (writer, educator, and founder of the Center for Courage and Renewal) and Thomas Merton...
by Kim Ort | Nov 20, 2014 | Contemplation, Possibilities, Seeing
** Books mentioned have Amazon affiliate links, meaning I make a few cents if you purchase through my link. I only recommend books that I’ve read. Almost every day, I get out for a contemplative photo walk. An hour is my ideal time; and that’s close to a 5K...
by Kim Ort | Nov 4, 2014 | Contemplative Photographers, Inspiration, People
This is the third post where I feature some of the wonderful participants in my workshops – to show you their work, and allow them to tell their photography story. Meet John Carr John has taken three of my online workshops and recently made the trek from his home in...
by Kim Ort | Sep 16, 2014 | Books, Inspiration, People, Topics
This post is inspired by an article from On Being, called What are the Ten Books that have Shaped Your Life? In that article, Omid Safi shares his ten and I was struck that I had not read any of the books on his list. I’d heard of a few of them. No wonder...
by Kim Ort | Jun 24, 2014 | Adventures in Seeing, Attention, Contemplation, Habits, Simplicity / Minimalism, Wonder / Awe
** Books mentioned have Amazon affiliate links, meaning I make a few cents if you purchase through my link. I only recommend books that I’ve read. This summer I’m offering a condensed version of my original Adventures in Seeing workshop, which focuses on...
by Kim Ort | Apr 29, 2014 | Adventures in Seeing, Belonging / Connection, Photography, Topics
This is the first in a three-part series of articles on discovering who you are and what you love. I’ve been thinking about my childhood lately, mining it for clues that resonate with what I do today. The themes will be process, curation, and adventure. Focus on...
by Kim Ort | Apr 15, 2014 | Contemplation, Inspiration, People, Perspective, Seeing, Wonder / Awe
In contemplative (or meditative) photography, we talk about taking a long, loving look at the real (Merton). But, what is real? I believe that our perceptions are certainly real for us and we can always practice widening our lens. However, we will never know the whole...
