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Maple Season: Photography, Colors, and Composition
Event by: Hoyt Arboretum
Location: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Southwest Fairview Boulevard 4000, Portland
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Talks & discussions, Exhibitions
About event
Celebrate the vibrance of Fall in Hoyt Arboretum’s maple collection. Join Clara-Julia as she invites participants to practice nature photography with a focus on color, form, and mindful observation. All of this while integrating breathing techniques and exploring cultural celebrations of Fall.
You will learn: Foundational photography skills like framing, lighting, and seasonal color – how to attune your eye to pattern, texture, and fleeting beauty – and gentle breathing techniques to enhance presence and observation.
You will leave with: A curated collection of your own Autumn photographs, practical tools to continue nature photography on your own, and a deeper appreciation for the cultural and emotional resonance of Fall
Space is limited; please register online
Registration closes Saturday, October 25th at 4:00pm
Class reminder & details will be emailed closer to the program date
About the instructor: Clara-Julia Peru is a poet, photographer, eco-collagist, and nature guide from Marseille, France, based in Oregon. She is the founder of CIJIPI, an initiative at the intersection of art, nature, and healing. Her work draws on a background in literature, art history, and trauma-informed care, offering workshops that support emotional resilience and creative empowerment through seasonality and nature-based practices. She guides participants with trust, respect, and a focus on resilience and self-empowerment, integrating her training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychological and Mental Health First Aid, and as a Wilderness First Responder. Clara-Julia is also featured in the NeuroArts Resource Center (NRC) for her innovative contributions to the growing field of arts in health and nature therapy.
You will learn: Foundational photography skills like framing, lighting, and seasonal color – how to attune your eye to pattern, texture, and fleeting beauty – and gentle breathing techniques to enhance presence and observation.
You will leave with: A curated collection of your own Autumn photographs, practical tools to continue nature photography on your own, and a deeper appreciation for the cultural and emotional resonance of Fall
Space is limited; please register online
Registration closes Saturday, October 25th at 4:00pm
Class reminder & details will be emailed closer to the program date
About the instructor: Clara-Julia Peru is a poet, photographer, eco-collagist, and nature guide from Marseille, France, based in Oregon. She is the founder of CIJIPI, an initiative at the intersection of art, nature, and healing. Her work draws on a background in literature, art history, and trauma-informed care, offering workshops that support emotional resilience and creative empowerment through seasonality and nature-based practices. She guides participants with trust, respect, and a focus on resilience and self-empowerment, integrating her training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychological and Mental Health First Aid, and as a Wilderness First Responder. Clara-Julia is also featured in the NeuroArts Resource Center (NRC) for her innovative contributions to the growing field of arts in health and nature therapy.