CURSO ONLINE DE ESPECIALIZACIÓN EN AUTOCONOCIMIENTO A TRAVÉS DE LA FOTOGRAFÍA
— andana Solutions
Beginner
Spanish
About This Course
Embarking on the journey of self-discovery through photography can be an enriching and transformative process. As we delve into this practice, we might find ourselves shifting from simply taking photos to meticulously thinking them through, turning our cameras into tools for introspection and self-realization.
Initially, it's all about self-awareness, understanding who we are, and reflecting on our beliefs and perceptions about ourselves. This inner exploration sets the foundation for the whole journey. As we move forward, we start to understand the nuances of 'looking'. We discern the subtle differences between merely seeing, actively looking, and deeply observing, which guides our photographic vision.
One powerful method of self-expression is through self-portraits. Standing before our cameras, we wear our disguises, reveal our emotions, and display our authenticity. We capture not just images, but glimpses of our identity. The body, being the vessel of our existence, tells stories of its own. As we embark on this journey, we uncover secrets and confront fears, using photography to echo our personal narratives.
Family, too, forms an integral part of our identity. By turning our lenses towards our families, we solidify fleeting memories into tangible images, creating a rich tapestry of our shared history and experiences. As the Spanish neuroscientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal expressed, "Life goes on, but the image remains."
This journey of self-discovery is a gradual process of acquiring personal identity. It starts from the core of our being and is nurtured by our sense of belonging, especially to our families. As we mature in our photographic exploration, we learn to analyze our work beyond the technique and composition, finding keywords that tie our images together and discovering our unique artistic voices.
An important part of this exploration is analyzing significant images, understanding photographic projection, and viewing images as responses to our subconscious thoughts and feelings. This can be a challenging stage as it involves delving into the unfamiliar territories of the unconscious. However, it is through this poetic and metaphorical journey that we can truly connect with ourselves.
Studying great artists and their ways of expressing themselves through images can further deepen our understanding of self-portraiture. After all, art is a form of self-expression; when we create, we reveal a part of ourselves to the world and simultaneously acknowledge it within us.
The culmination of this journey is the initiation of a personal photographic project. It serves as a testament to the self-knowledge gained throughout the process and acts as a catalyst for continuous learning and growth. Even as we reach this stage, there is still a vast expanse of concepts to explore, reflect upon, and express.
Thus, this journey of self-discovery through photography is an endless quest, with countless avenues for further exploration and numerous resources for continuous learning.
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