Monday
Jul122010
Sister Goddesses Together
Monday, July 12, 2010 at 06:09PM
Six Austin women just graduated from the Mama Gena School of Womanly Arts Mastery Program, and on July 3rd, over 20 of their friends and loved ones gathered to celebrate their achievement and commitment to pleasure.
I've been part of the Sister Goddess community for over three years, but this was my first SG gathering with my digital camera, and with my new Sigma lens, perfect for portraits.
I had an absolute blast being the surprise and unofficial photographer for the evening! What photographer wouldn't want to be in the midst of such beautiful, happy, alive women?!
I'm pleased by how many photos came out well, especially considering that there was no way I was going to be able to capture the supernatural beauty of every single woman at the party.
I learned a lot about how shallow the depth of field is when the lens is open all the way (only a tiny spot of her shoulder is in focus here!):
And how to take close portraits without being too intrusive. (I still think I'm too shy to get the really golden shot sometimes. More to learn!)
This is my favorite thing about being in a group of Sister Goddesses (whether or not they've been through Mastery) -- there is a bright energy, a sense of mischief and play, that can loft you up high for days afterward. In this kind of room is one of my favorite places to experience a powerful sense of the Divine.
Congratulations, graduates! May all your desires come true, and even better!
I've been part of the Sister Goddess community for over three years, but this was my first SG gathering with my digital camera, and with my new Sigma lens, perfect for portraits.
I had an absolute blast being the surprise and unofficial photographer for the evening! What photographer wouldn't want to be in the midst of such beautiful, happy, alive women?!
I'm pleased by how many photos came out well, especially considering that there was no way I was going to be able to capture the supernatural beauty of every single woman at the party.
I learned a lot about how shallow the depth of field is when the lens is open all the way (only a tiny spot of her shoulder is in focus here!):
And how to take close portraits without being too intrusive. (I still think I'm too shy to get the really golden shot sometimes. More to learn!)
This is my favorite thing about being in a group of Sister Goddesses (whether or not they've been through Mastery) -- there is a bright energy, a sense of mischief and play, that can loft you up high for days afterward. In this kind of room is one of my favorite places to experience a powerful sense of the Divine.
Congratulations, graduates! May all your desires come true, and even better!
Reader Comments (1)
Tex, these are STUNNING photos!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot take my eyes off the light you capture!
Working that new lens.
I love the women and the moments you so exquisitely pause for us to savor.
Thank you dearest, S