Contemplative photography is an approach to truly seeing and photographing the world with fresh eyes, emphasizing direct perception of “what is” opposed to evaluation and judgement. Just being with the senses.

I had the beauty of engaging in this practice with dear friends and colleagues years ago as a part of a mindfulness group, and I want to share my love of this practice with others (and reinvigorating this practice for myself). This practice is an extension of mindfulness, and invites us to connect deeply with our surroundings and capture moments as they truly are.

I don’t do this practice “perfectly” - but perhaps that’s the point. It is an ongoing opportunity to grow, expand, and contemplate what life really is.

In 2026, I’ve chosen to engage this practice more intentionally through a daily prompt; a single word or phrase that gently guides what I look for. These images are not meant to be polished or curated; they are simply moments of seeing. You’re welcome to linger, to take what resonates, or to pass quietly through.

Thank you for being here!

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Gradient

The gradient of light on the ceiling this evening!

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Swelling

Self care involves continuing to ice my leg as it is healing 🧊

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Shadows

I’ve been thinking a lot about shadows and contrast lately. Mostly metaphorically, but here is a picture of a literal contrast and a shadow. 🌑

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Rest and recover….

Rest and recovery this weekend. The last two weeks have been filled with viruses being passed around. And a heavy grief day. Good thing we got a few good boys around for cuddles. 💕

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Coloring

Taking some time to mindfully color today while recovering from whatever virus my kiddo transported home 🦠

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Dino 🦖

My kiddo loves dinos, and a while ago wanted me to have one for my office! So here she is!

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Dino 🦖

My kiddo loves dinos, and a while ago wanted me to have one for my office! So here she is!

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Weaves

Tight weaving of this silly compression sock. Keeping my ankle swelling a bit distributed!

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Memories

I was cleaning up my office now that I am able to walk up and downstairs again, and found my old name tag! I popped it on my filing cabinet and reflected a little bit on my journey 💕

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Rainbows

How did this old toy get back out?? Just noticing the vibrancy of each of the colors in the smooth wood texture. And realizing that even though the intention was to post something, that’s OK if there’s space in between 🥰

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Childhood Revisited

🖍️

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Contrast of color…

… as I’m icing my leg. The frost on the ice packs giving a subtle silver sheen. The light blue and the dark purple. And it’s chilly 🥶

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Contrast of color…

… as I’m icing my leg. The frost on the ice packs giving a subtle silver sheen. The light blue and the dark purple. And it’s chilly 🥶

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Wüf

More textures. Lots of sitting and lounging as I heal, and I am so ready to start walking again. but maybe this is the reminder to stay present to where I am right now.

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Hairs Pt 2

Noticing my beautiful kiddo’s golden highlights. ☀️

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Little hairs.

Still lounging/resting more often than not. So another blanket photo with complementary dog hairs 🐕

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Early mornings

Just noticing the shadows and creases on my comforter as I slowly start waking up.

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Texture

More texture - the weaves on my little leg scooter 🛴

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Wrapped

Obviously, the theme of a lot of my photos lately has been around confinement - Taking photos of what is immediately in my environment and because of my broken ankle pretty much being in the same place every day. I noticed the pretty scalloped pattern in my bandage today.

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Texture

It’s been a few days, but trying to get back to the habit of posting in order to commit to that mindful practice daily. Was taking a few deep breaths and noticed this texture on the wall.

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