Download or read book In My Life Soul Portraits written by Onib Olmedo and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Authentic Portraits written by Chris Orwig and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most successful portraits take us well beyond the surface of how someone looks and show us the inner essence of who someone is. They reveal character, soul, and depth. They uncover hidden hopes and profound truths, revealing that authentic and deeply human light that shines within. And while technical expertise is undoubtedly important, it’s not the light, camera, or pose that creates a great portrait. It’s you, and it’s the connection you create with the subject that makes all the difference. In Authentic Portraits, photographer Chris Orwig teaches you that the secret to creating meaningful portraits is simple: curiosity, empathy, kindness, and soul…plus a bit of technique. While Chris spends significant time on the fundamentals of “getting the shot”—working with natural light, nailing focus, dialing in the correct exposure, effectively posing and directing the subject, intentionally composing the frame—he also passionately discusses the need for personal development, creative collaboration, and connection with the subject. Because who you are directly and deeply affects what you create, and it is only through cultivating your own inner light that you will be able to bring it out in your subjects. Filled with instruction, insight, and inspiration, Authentic Portraits is an honest and personal book about creating better frames. It’s also about becoming your best self. Take the journey, and you’ll learn to find your vision and voice, bring intention to your photography and your life, embrace mystery, and understand the importance of gratitude and empathy. Along the way, you will teach the camera to see in a way that replicates how you feel, and you’ll find you have all you need to create work of lasting significance.

Download or read book Soul Portrait written by Sally Zuck McBain and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Salt in My Soul written by Mallory Smith and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diaries of a remarkable young woman who was determined to live a meaningful and happy life despite her struggle with cystic fibrosis and a rare superbug—from age fifteen to her death at the age of twenty-five—the inspiration for the original streaming documentary Salt in My Soul “An exquisitely nuanced chronicle of a terrified but hopeful young woman whose life was beginning and ending, all at once.”—Los Angeles Times Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three, Mallory Smith grew up to be a determined, talented young woman who inspired others even as she privately raged against her illness. Despite the daily challenges of endless medical treatments and a deep understanding that she’d never lead a normal life, Mallory was determined to “Live Happy,” a mantra she followed until her death. Mallory worked hard to make the most out of the limited time she had, graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, becoming a cystic fibrosis advocate well known in the CF community, and embarking on a career as a professional writer. Along the way, she cultivated countless intimate friendships and ultimately found love. For more than ten years, Mallory recorded her thoughts and observations about struggles and feelings too personal to share during her life, leaving instructions for her mother to publish her work posthumously. She hoped that her writing would offer insight to those living with, or loving someone with, chronic illness. What emerges is a powerful and inspiring portrait of a brave young woman and blossoming writer who did not allow herself to be defined by disease. Her words offer comfort and hope to readers, even as she herself was facing death. Salt in My Soul is a beautifully crafted, intimate, and poignant tribute to a short life well lived—and a call for all of us to embrace our own lives as fully as possible.

Download or read book Sofonisba Portraits of the Soul written by Chiara Montani and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in 16th century Europe, this is the story of a brave, passionate and truly modern woman, in love with art and life itself.December 1579. On the deck of a galley a woman stands staring into the darkness. She is alone, bewildered and with no fight left in her. Even she doesn't know what it is that draws her to the dark swirl of the waves beneath the keel, but she can't help leaning out towards it. A jolt, a fall and a hand stretching out to save her...This is where the journey starts as events unfold in the adventurous life of Sofonisba Anguissola, the first female artist to challenge the conventions of the time and achieve international fame in a struggle to assert her role and her identity.Sofonisba's travels take her from the town where she was born, Cremona, in Lombardy, at that time dominated by the Spaniards, to the oppressive atmosphere of the court in Madrid under Felipe II, then to Sicily under the viceroys, in a fascinating mix of artists' colours with a backdrop of history, drama, intrigue, adventure and romance.The fresco is painted through Sofonisba's sensitive gaze, capable of capturing the human soul and possessing freedom of thought, inevitably destined to clash with the prejudices of her time.Will she be able to tackle the challenges that life throws at her all the time and finally summon the courage to claim the right to be the master of her own destiny?History, art, beauty and emotion run through the pages of this historical novel which traces the unforgettable figure of a fascinating heroine who, like Artemisia Gentileschi, was destined to occupy a place of honour among the great women in art history.Discover right now "Sofonisba. Portraits of the soul". The story of an extraordinary life. Unputdownable.

Download or read book The Real Deal written by Joe McNally and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Photographer and best-selling author Joe McNally shares stories and lessons from a life in photography.

When Joe McNally moved to New York City in 1976, his first job was at the Daily News as a copyboy, “the wretched dog of the newsroom.” He was earning the lowest pay grade possible and living in a cheap hotel in Manhattan. Life was not glamorous. But with a fierce drive, an eye for a picture, and a willingness to take (almost) any assignment that came his way, Joe stepped out onto the always precarious tightrope of the freelance photographer—and never looked back. Fast forward 40 years, and his work has included assignments and stories for National Geographic, Time, LIFE, Sports Illustrated, and more. He has traveled for assignments to nearly 70 countries and received dozens of awards for his photography.

In The Real Deal, Joe tells us how it all started, and candidly shares stories, lessons, and insights he has collected along the way. This is not a dedicated how-to book about “where to put the light,” though there is certainly instructional information to be gleaned here. This is also not a navel-gazing look back at “the good old days,” because those never really existed anyway. Instead, The Real Deal is simply a collection of candid “field notes”—some short, some quite long—gathered over time that, together, become an intimate look behind the scenes at a photographer who has pretty much seen and done it all.

Though the photography industry bears little resemblance to the industry just 10 years ago (much less 40 years ago), what it really takes to become a successful photographer—the character traits, the fundamental lessons, the ability to adapt, and then adapt again—remains the same. Joe writes about everything from the crucial ability to know how to use (and make!) window light to the importance of creating long-term relationships built on trust; from lessons learned after a day in the field to the need to follow your imagination wherever it takes you; from the “random” and “lucky” moments that propel one’s career to the wonders and pitfalls of today’s camera technology. For every mention of f-stops and shutter speeds, there is equal discussion about the importance of access, the occasional moment of hubris, and the idea of becoming iconic.

Before Joe was a celebrated and award-winning photographer, before he was a well-respected educator and author of multiple bestselling books, he was just…Joe, hustling every day, from one assignment to the next, piecing together a portfolio, a skill set, a reputation, a career. He imagined a life—and then took pictures of it. Here are a few frames.

Download or read book The Maverick Soul written by Miv Watts and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Maverick Soul, Miv Watts opens the doors to twenty-five authentic bohemian homes, occupied by some of the world's most inspirational free spirits. From artists and musicians, to writers, actors, stylists, farmers and more, this is a collection of people who have the courage to live life on their own terms, and are comfortable in their own skin. From Paris to London, Sydney to New York and various other places across the globe, subjects include Marianne Faithfull, Simon Finch, Wendy Whiteley, Griffin Dunne, Linda Rodin and more. No one person is a reproduction of another; each of us is unique, shaped by the diversities of our own individual layers, and this book is a celebration of just that.

Download or read book The Soul of the Camera written by David duChemin and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-06-14 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As both an art form and a universal language, the photograph has an extraordinary ability to connect and communicate with others. But with over one trillion photos taken each year, why do so few of them truly connect? Why do so few of them grab our emotions or our imaginations? It is not because the images lack focus or proper exposure; with advances in technology, the camera does that so well these days. Photographer David duChemin believes the majority of our images fall short because they lack soul. And without soul, the images have no ability to resonate with others. They simply cannot connect with the viewer, or even—if we’re being truthful—with ourselves.

In The Soul of the Camera: The Photographer’s Place in Picture-Making, David explores what it means to make better photographs. Illustrated with a collection of beautiful black-and-white images, the book’s essays address topics such as craft, mastery, vision, audience, discipline, story, and authenticity. The Soul of the Camera is a personal and deeply pragmatic book that quietly yet forcefully challenges the idea that our cameras, lenses, and settings are anything more than dumb and mute tools. It is the photographer, not the camera, that can and must learn to make better photographs—photographs that convey our vision, connect with others, and, at their core, contain our humanity. The Soul of the Camera helps us do that.

Download or read book Life of the Late John Duncan LL D With a Portrait written by David Brown (Principal of the Free Church College, Aberdeen.) and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Prose Works of Robert Burns With a Portrait written by Robert Burns and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Select Poetical Works With the Life and Portrait of the Author written by Alexander Pope and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Misty Verses written by Mohammed Zaki Ansari and published by Mohammed Zaki Ansari. This book was released on 2023-08-17 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Misty Verses is a collection of all kinds of poems that express the many emotions, feelings and thoughts, Such a poem that touches your heart and your soul and makes your mind to think, in these poems you can see the Innocence of love, the despair of life, a glimpse of society, and a reflection of the shrewdness of politics. It does not target any particular person but questions those characters who are all of us, present in some form or another in society, and expresses those feelings that exist somewhere inside all of us. for you and your near and dear ones. I am praying for a better and happier life for every person in this world.

Download or read book The Life of Benjamin Franklin With a Portrait written by Jeremiah CHAPLIN (the Younger.) and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Anatomy of Spirituality Portrait of the Soul written by Chander Behl and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The domain of spirituality, separated from its theological overburden, believes in the existence of a spiritual self, presumed to be distinctly separate from the psychological self. The spiritual eternal self, also known as the soul or spirit (sometimes supported by an overarching Spirit), is asserted to be operating behind the ephemeral self. This book takes a contrarian stance; it argues that the premise of the soul concept is obtained through the magic of language, maintained through the marvel of the brain’s biochemistry, and sustained through the mirage of the psychological juggernauts of the brain. The magic, the marvel and the mirage, together, bring about subtle shifts as the linguistic brain suppresses many psychological details, habitually applies mental templates such as inversions and dichotomies, and enhances its language by coining religious and spiritual metaphors. The consequence of these changes is that the usual flickering self begins to be impressed by itself, believing it is buttressed by something transcendental and eternal within: the soul or the spirit. The self, although indoctrinated during its formative years, also begins to assimilate and accept the opinion that the overwhelming weight of religious doctrines and dogmas, the overburden, signifies as the legitimate proof for the eternal soul.

Download or read book Aliya s Dream A Story of Awakening 100 Soul Paintings written by Alija Ariana Karima and published by Alija Ariana Karima. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Aliya's Dream - A Story of Awakening" is a book for all those who are on a journey of awakening, seeking answers to that most important of questions, who am I. For those who want to discover the meaning of their existence, want to better understand themselves, the way they create reality. Perhaps they feel saturated with earthly experiences and already hear the call of their Soul, which invites them to discover their depths. Describing my own process of awakening to enlightenment, I show characteristic stages, challenges and discoveries. I share the stories and wisdom that led me to recall my true divine nature. This is a sincere, inspiring story about the search for the Holy Grail, which turned out to be my own Soul. I wrote it so that everyone can know his true nature, awaken the Master he already is, leave limitations and start living for the sheer joy of life. On my way to enlightenment I was accompanied by Ascended Masters Adamus Saint Germain, Tobias, Kuthumi and Crystal Dragon. During your reading they will be with you as well. "Aliya's Dream - A Story of Awakening" is available in paperback and e-book versions in 14 languages. The e-book contains more than 100 illustrations, including Aliya's paintings and photos from her fabulous travels around the world. Here are some of the topics covered: - The stages and challenges of the process of awakening to enlightenment - The origins of our origin and the creation of the world - Why are we here ? - What is energy and consciousness - How we create reality - The illusion of time and space - Reincarnation - Ayahuasca - Energy games - Releasing ancestors, conditioning, karma - Healing process - Integration of aspects - Integration of the light body - Dragons and Ascended Masters Shaumbra - Acceptance, Trust, Wisdom and Love - Experiencing Self as pure consciousness - Enlightenment Alija Ariana Karima is a spiritual guide, soul painter, healer, pioneer of Vedic Art painting courses in Poland, Soul Body Fusion practitioner and teacher, lecturer, author and traveler. Privately, she is a happy mom who loves the magic of life. *** "One of the five most beautiful books I have read." - Annette "I've already read a zillion books on development, spirituality and awakening, and this one still surprised me. I can't tear myself away from it. I don't know if it's because it was written by my Vedic Art teacher and I happened to know some of the people and events described here - that's why it's such a great read? Is it because I can feel with every cell of my body what Alija is writing about? Is it that I can additionally look at and admire her paintings, of which there are plenty in the book? But is it the unique way she framed the theme of Awakening? Is it me being at a different stage again? Or can you put it all together? The fact of the matter is that I think the book is brilliant, and I am extremely grateful that it was created." - Magdalena B. "This book is revelatory in every way. I recommend it to everyone on the path of awakening."- Joanna K. "I read it in one breath. Your insights are amazing. Your book pointed out a great deal to me. Wonderful that you wrote it. I will keep coming back to it." - Marzena

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