📸 **MOMENT BY MOMENT: Mindfulness Photography Program** 🌿
Schedule
Sat Aug 23 2025 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
607 Madison St., Lynchburg, VA | Lynchburg, VA
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📸 **MOMENT BY MOMENT: Mindfulness Photography Program** 🌿
Explore self-awareness and mindfulness through photography with **Madison House of the Arts**. Our "Moment by Moment" program invites you to connect deeply with yourself and others while fostering a sense of community.
**Early Registration Open All Year:**
Select your preferred block when you register on our website. Classes start on May 3, 2025, with additional sessions in June (dates announced in March 2025). No camera needed—we provide disposable cameras and film development.
**Program Highlights:**
- **Weekly Prompts:** Each week, participants will take one to two photos reflecting their experiences and emotions.
- **Community Building:** Join us for group discussions, light refreshments, and mindfulness photography walks led by published photographers Roger Price Junior and Christopher Townsend.
- **Positive Coping Skills:** Learn how to appreciate your surroundings, be present, and ride the waves of thoughts and emotions.
- **Film Development:** Complete the course with a developed set of your photos and a mindfulness journey review session.
**Class Schedule:**
- **Saturdays (June 8th )**
11am-2pm
- **Sundays (May 4h)**
1pm-4pm
**Program Costs:**
- Ages 15-17 (with registered parent): $45
- Couples: $45
- Single Parents with Child: $35
- Veterans: $10 | Veterans and Family: $25
- Ages 18 and Up: $35
- Senior Citizens (65+): $10
**Financial Accessibility:**
- Scholarships Available
**What to Expect:**
- **30-Week Program**
- **Self-Discovery through Disposable Camera Photography**
- **Mindfulness Journal and
Group Discussions with photography community
**display your mindfulness photos in Gallery Exhibition at End of Course & discuss your growth and your photos.
**Program Includes:**
- mindfulness Coloring Books
- Mindfulness Workbook
- 2 Disposable Camera
- T-Shirt (receive end of course)
- Journal ( MAKE DAY 1)
**Emphasizing Mindfulness:**
- Non-Religious Focus on Self-Awareness
- Encouraging Mental Well-Being
- Promoting Self-Care, Sober Living, and Self-Love
**Support Our Community:**
By joining our program, you are investing back into our community. All donations and proceeds go towards stocking Bella's Free Community Store and Leah’s Free Pantry, helping individuals and families in need throughout the spring and summer seasons.
**Meet Your Instructors:**
**Roger Price Junior** is a highly accomplished and published photographer who captures the vivid essence and unique charm of Central Virginia through his lens. Roger has been serving the downtown Lynchburg area faithfully for 5 years, leading photo walks and serving food and water to those facing food insecurity. His work has been celebrated in numerous galleries, including Madison House of the Arts. Roger is not only an artist but also a passionate community advocate. His storytelling through photography is a colorful tapestry that brings everyday moments to life, inspiring and uplifting those who behold his art.
**Christopher Townsend** is a professional tour photographer in the music industry with a keen eye for capturing the essence of live performances. His impressive portfolio includes work with bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Switchfoot, and Matisyahu. Christopher's photojournalist work documents significant social events, including Black Lives Matter marches, women's rights gatherings, and even the January 6th insurrection, where he recorded incidents of police officers being assaulted by insurrectionists. He has also compassionately documented runaways and homeless communities across the U.S., spending time with them to capture their stories. As the Executive Director of Madison House of the Arts and a single father of two wonderful children, Christopher dedicates his downtime to serving his community. His mindful approach to photography tells compelling stories that resonate deeply, drawing viewers into a world of heartfelt narratives and raw emotion.
**"As we become more present with what we are seeing, we begin to appreciate the beauty in our surroundings, and this, in turn, uplifts our thoughts and feelings."** - Inspired by Buddhist teachings, our program emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and clarity in photography.
**Address:**
607 Madison Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
**For More Information and Enrollment:**
Visit [mhota.org](http://mhota.org) to register. Early registrants before April 25th receive $5 off their registration and a free Madison House of the Arts Art Club membership!
🌟 **Join us for a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and creativity!** 🌟
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