A Summer of Slow Presence

May 25th to September 7th 2026

This is a 100-day journey in the art of being present.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we are moving away from the hustle of "capturing everything" and leaning into the quiet habit of noticing the small, poetic fragments that usually go unseen. Think of this as your summer visual sketchbook—a low-pressure, high-intention practice designed to sharpen your perspective and ground your creativity.

How the Journey Unfolds:

• 15 Weeks of Guided Seeing: Each week, we explore a new general theme—from the first light of Beginnings to the heavy warmth of Glow & Gravity.

• The Daily Catch: Every day, you are simply "catching" one thing that caught your eye.

• Your Medium, Your Choice: This is an exploration of the world around us, and you can capture it however you feel in the moment. Any camera or medium is welcome.

  • Photography: Use a professional camera, your smartphone, or even a disposable film camera.

  • Film: Record a single, static 3-second video clip.

  • Art & Words: Sketch what you see, paint a color that moves you, or write a short poem.

• No Pressure to be Consistent: Your medium can change every day. One day might be a photo; the next might be three lines of poetry. The goal is to witness the magic in the mundane, not to achieve technical perfection.

Subscribe to the Weekly Guides

Join our slow-burn community and receive a weekly printable PDF delivered to your inbox. Each guide includes:

1. The Weekly Theme: A specific focus to help "reset" your perspective.

2. A Noticing Prompt: Creative sparks to help you find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

3. The Art of Seeing Tips: Guidance on light, texture, and composition to help you build your summer narrative.

"A camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera."

— Dorothea Lange

The first guide will be sent as soon as you sign up, and then every following Sunday as of May 31st