by Martha Brettschneider | Nov 12, 2022 | Antiracism, Mindfulness, Photography
Every year I donate a portion of my holiday season art show proceeds to a local non-profit organization that has inspired me in some way over the previous twelve months. This year, the choice was obvious. Before I tell you the who and why of my choice, I want to make...
by Martha Brettschneider | Dec 2, 2021 | Mindful Photography, Photography, Products
“Big day today!” This was the excited whisper that fluttered up when my alarm went off this morning. In just a few hours (at 7 pm ET on December 2nd, to be exact!), my second annual virtual art show starts. With so many moving parts to a Zoom-based show...
by Martha Brettschneider | May 8, 2021 | Mindful Photography, Photography
Earlier this week I took a road trip to Longwood Gardens with my new photography mentor, Emily Carter Mitchell. Like any good teacher, Emily has been helping me lean into new ways of honing my craft, new techniques, new ways of seeing. She’s helped me let go of...
by Martha Brettschneider | Feb 28, 2021 | Mindful Photography, Motivation, Photography
This will be short and sweet. I just wanted to send you a shot of color that my cold and muddy garden gifted me yesterday. Today it’s once again rainy, grey, and bone-chilling outside here in the Washington, DC, metro area. We want this all to be DONE —...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 24, 2020 | Mindful Photography, Mindfulness, Photography
The most powerful thing is to enjoy the practice — you are playing in the world of form. ~ Eckhart Tolle Nourish what makes you feel confident, connected, contented. Opportunity will rise to meet you. ~ Oprah I’ve got some exciting and fun news! First, let me...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 10, 2020 | Antiracism, Mindful Photography, Mindfulness, Photography
Crickets still have the main concert stage as I slip out into the awakening morning with my camera bag. Normally I would head towards the lake at this hour of the day to soak in the sounds of nature before boat engines start, maybe catch a glimpse of the great blue...
