{"product_id":"full-presence-in-photography-laurent-barrera-9798248625192","title":"Full Presence in Photography: 25 Mindful Photography Exercises to Slow Down and See Differently","description":"\u003cb\u003ePhotograph differently. Live more fully.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou love photography... but feel like something has been lost along the way? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe joy. The spontaneity. The curiosity.\u003cbr\u003eIn a world saturated with images, we often photograph too quickly, too mechanically-until we no longer truly see.\u003cbr\u003eWhat if photography became a space to breathe again? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA refuge. A path of presence. A way to slow down and reconnect with the moment.\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, Laurent Barrera offers an inspiring and accessible approach: \u003cb\u003eFull Presence in Photography\u003c\/b\u003e. A way of being behind the lens that is more attentive, more free, and more alive. Inspired by Zen, Wabi-sabi, Ikigai, and the Toltec Agreements, this approach transforms photographic practice into an art of attention-and a powerful tool for personal growth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book features a foreword by photographer and author Stéphane Hette, who highlights the deeply human, sensitive, and embodied dimension of this way of practicing photography. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you will discover \u003cb\u003e25 practical photographic exercises\u003c\/b\u003e, simple and easy to implement in everyday life. These exercises are not about performance-they are about experience, presence, and rediscovering the pleasure of photographing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Find in This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimple and essential concepts to nourish your inner gaze\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttention rituals and creative routines that fit naturally into daily life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wide variety of hands-on exercises (photowalks, creative challenges, micro-exploration...)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical ways to move beyond doubt, comparison, procrastination, and fear of judgment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA renewed sense of meaning in your photographic practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou Will Learn How To: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Slow down and observe before pressing the shutter\u003cbr\u003e- Rediscover wonder in the ordinary\u003cbr\u003e- Cultivate a calmer, more curious, more creative eye\u003cbr\u003e- Transform constraint and imperfection into inspiration\u003cbr\u003e- Practice photography as an art of living \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Is This Book For?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is for beginner and experienced photographers alike-and for anyone who feels that an image can be more than a result: a way to create meaning, connect with reality, and reconnect with yourself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMirrorless, compact camera, or smartphone-the equipment doesn't matter. What matters is your gaze.\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a technical manual. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is an invitation to practice, to feel, and to rediscover the magic of the present moment. A companion for those who want to photograph less... and see more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laurent Barrera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798248625192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d","brand":"Laurent Barrera","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874580541695,"sku":"9798248625192","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/full-presence-in-photography-laurent-barrera-9798248625192","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}