Photography and Mindfulness (ICA North) - Spring 2026

• Explore photography as a mindful practice that encourages slowing down, deep observation, and intentional seeing.
• Learn to use your camera as a tool for presence, reflection, and personal expression through guided exercises.
• Develop meaningful images using creative prompts that connect awareness, emotion, and visual storytelling.
• Learn principles of ethics and care around image-making, self-representation, and photographing others.

Discover the art of seeing with intention. This class blends photography with mindfulness practices, helping you slow down, observe the world more deeply, and capture meaningful images. Through guided exercises and creative prompts, you’ll learn to use your camera as a tool for presence, reflection, and personal expression. This class will also reflect on ethics and care in image-making, considering how we look, who we photograph, and the responsibilities involved in representing ourselves and others.

Bring your own imagemaking device. Open to all levels, no prior experience needed!

Ages

16 and up.

Six Week Class Schedule

Saturdays, 10am-1pm

April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 23, 30 (skips May 16)

Price

Non-member $365

General membership and above $328.50 (Please use discount code: ICAMEMBERSAVE at checkout)

Instructor

Francesca Hummler

Location

ICA North (Encinitas) - 1578 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

Note that all classes are subject to minimum enrollment. Enrolling early prevents classes from being canceled, and ensures your placement in them!

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel up to 7 days before the start of class for a full refund. Cancellations less than 7 days before the start of class are ineligible for refund.