Meditators is a photo series focused on subjects seated in meditation, and an exploration of each subject's experiences with meditation, mental health, and an interview on who they are! It's a chance to share an experience with other people, and to highlight your personality, your own experiences, your passion, what helps you stay healthy and focused.
The intention is simple: we're living in a mental health crisis, and if we can build a channel to connect a community around a common idea of collective introspection, that community may inspire a few more people to meditate & focus on their mental health. I believe that showing the beauty & pride in the practice of meditation and the beauty of the meditators may be a way to do this.
How will we shoot together?
First, we'll plan a brief video call to chat over details, and we'll pick a location that you'll be comfortable in. At the shoot, we'll pose you in a meditative posture that is comfortable for you (or yoga posture if preferred). I'll play a short instruction on meditation if you haven't meditated before. We'll sit for 10-20 minutes in meditation. We may sit silent or with a guided meditation (your preference). After completing the meditation, I'll ask you if it's okay to begin shooting (you may decline for any reason at any point). If yes, we'll shoot for about 45-60 minutes. The whole session may take about 2 hours excluding travel time.
If you'd be interested in speaking about your experience with mental health, meditation, or want to talk about something important to you, then you may complete the interview here which can be published with the photo (you'll have a chance to review/edit/remove before the work is shown). Each participant will receive 50% of artist's profits (after gallery split) when the work sells. Some photos may additionally be used as references for paintings with permission; participant will receive 25% of artist's profits from paintings in these cases.
How should I dress?
Please wear something you can meditate in comfortably, but otherwise wear whatever makes you feel like you're a star. Strong self expression is strongly encouraged; don't hold back. I want to highlight your personality!
Do I have to complete the survey? Can I skip some of the questions?
There's no obligation to complete the survey if you'd prefer your photos be displayed without it. Feel free to answer only questions that you're comfortable with or ones that resonate with you. You can change your answers or revoke your responses at any time, no questions asked.
What if I have never meditated before?
Please use caution when meditating. Sometimes, we can experience dark & uncomfortable things during meditation. If this is your first time, we'll watch a video from a qualified & experienced meditation teacher with instructions on how to sit, how to breathe, etc. If, during the meditation, you become uncomfortable and want to stop, then we will stop. If you decide you don't want to take photos after meditating, then please let me know and we can skip that part, no questions asked. There is no pressure. Above all, it is important to me that you have a positive experience.
The intention is simple: we're living in a mental health crisis, and if we can build a channel to connect a community around a common idea of collective introspection, that community may inspire a few more people to meditate & focus on their mental health. I believe that showing the beauty & pride in the practice of meditation and the beauty of the meditators may be a way to do this.
How will we shoot together?
First, we'll plan a brief video call to chat over details, and we'll pick a location that you'll be comfortable in. At the shoot, we'll pose you in a meditative posture that is comfortable for you (or yoga posture if preferred). I'll play a short instruction on meditation if you haven't meditated before. We'll sit for 10-20 minutes in meditation. We may sit silent or with a guided meditation (your preference). After completing the meditation, I'll ask you if it's okay to begin shooting (you may decline for any reason at any point). If yes, we'll shoot for about 45-60 minutes. The whole session may take about 2 hours excluding travel time.
If you'd be interested in speaking about your experience with mental health, meditation, or want to talk about something important to you, then you may complete the interview here which can be published with the photo (you'll have a chance to review/edit/remove before the work is shown). Each participant will receive 50% of artist's profits (after gallery split) when the work sells. Some photos may additionally be used as references for paintings with permission; participant will receive 25% of artist's profits from paintings in these cases.
How should I dress?
Please wear something you can meditate in comfortably, but otherwise wear whatever makes you feel like you're a star. Strong self expression is strongly encouraged; don't hold back. I want to highlight your personality!
Do I have to complete the survey? Can I skip some of the questions?
There's no obligation to complete the survey if you'd prefer your photos be displayed without it. Feel free to answer only questions that you're comfortable with or ones that resonate with you. You can change your answers or revoke your responses at any time, no questions asked.
What if I have never meditated before?
Please use caution when meditating. Sometimes, we can experience dark & uncomfortable things during meditation. If this is your first time, we'll watch a video from a qualified & experienced meditation teacher with instructions on how to sit, how to breathe, etc. If, during the meditation, you become uncomfortable and want to stop, then we will stop. If you decide you don't want to take photos after meditating, then please let me know and we can skip that part, no questions asked. There is no pressure. Above all, it is important to me that you have a positive experience.