Have you taken some time to nourish your creative spirit and play with your camera lately?

I’m teaching at the Create, Explore, Discover Retreat October 12-14 in Lake Tahoe, and I would love to have you there with me.

This wonderful retreat is an intimate gathering of women only, and is rooted on the vibrant energy of our lovely host, Sarah Stevenson. I met Sarah when I was teaching at The Makerie retreat last Spring, and we immediately hit it off when we shared our stories of transitioning from high stress management jobs, into a life that is more aligned with our own rhythms and creativity. Sarah has taken the leap herself to stay true to her deepest dreams, and she is pouring massive loads of love into this event, just so you can have the most nourishing and transforming experience ever!

The three classes I’m offering are for those seeking basic knowledge in photography, or those who already know the basics, but want to play with other photographers, and sharpen up their current skills. I am a self taught photographer myself, so my intent is to break everything down for you in the easiest possible ways, while at the same time, challenging you to dive further into your creativity. I want above all for you to get confidence with the technical bits, so you can focus more on the artistic and fun!

Supernatural Portraits:
In this class you will learn how to capture natural light and natural beauty all at once! <Read More>

Your camera is your friend:
In this class you will learn how to get the most of your camera. It is the perfect class for those wanting to better understand their SLRs. <Read More>

Your Life in Pictures
In this class you will learn tips on how to tell the story of your life, one picture at a time. There will be journaling, discussions, and shooting! <Read More>

Interested? Intrigued? Do you have any questions about the classes or the retreat? Shoot me an email asap and I will put your mind at ease. Time is of essence now, as there are only a few spots left! So don’t hesitate! It’s time to register <now>.

Also, don’t be shy! Please share the love with your friends :)

@alessandracave has 3 awesome photography workshops coming up at the Create Explore and Discover retreat. Register Now. http://sarahgstevenson.com/events/create-explore-discover-2012/

Shoot and Recharge this October with @alessandracave in Tahoe at the Create Explore and Discover retreat. http://sarahgstevenson.com/events/create-explore-discover-2012/

Spend a weekend this Fall shooting in Lake Tahoe with @alessandracave. http://sarahgstevenson.com/events/create-explore-discover-2012/

Oh And did I mention that we are staying at a glorious state of the art hotel? The Cedar House is simply breathtaking, and there will be no shortage of photo ops with the gorgeous Sierra Nevada Mountains as our backdrop, I promise :)

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If you are new around here. Hello! Nice to see you. I’m glad you landed here! Feel free to peek and find out more about me. There is also a little interview with me at the retreat’s blog. Check it out.

Thank you, friends!

I sure hope to connect with you all in person soon ~

xo

It is not what you think.

The big yellow sun, sinking down slowly across the golden field, opposite from you.

The soft breeze making you slow down and notice.

It is not what you think.

I was watching the bee and how she gently hovered and kissed the honeysuckle. I was watching her and thinking how nice it might be to live with the intent and purpose to simply taste life.

In fact, four years ago, I left what I thought was a high stress job as a film producer in a multi-million dollar industry to do just that. In the new spacious life I intended to fit more creativity and healthy living. Also, a husband, a daughter, new friends, a new career, and dare I say, social media. I thought I’d trade sets and budgets, for dreams and lullabies. And I did. I got that, and a bigger load to wash!

It takes effort to keep your head high and the love steady. But it takes humility to keep it simple and let things go.

It is not what you think.

The bee was working hard to reach her quota. She had visited a thousand blossoms to fill her belly up, which by now, was as heavy as her entire teeny tiny body. She’d been carrying pollen from flower to flower, multitasking, and multiplying life. She’d then go back to her colony, wings tired from all the hard lifting, and perhaps she’d be rejected by her peers. These would turn out to be her last moments alive.

It is not what you think.

We each have a dream, a role, and a load of our own. But it is all about how we choose to carry it, and how we choose to move through this world…

Busy, overwhelmed, lacking, longing, or making sweet honey.