Thank you for visiting Hyphenated Photography... Taking pictures has been my great enjoyment since I was given my first disposable camera... remember those?

You might not know what a disposable camera is and that's okay, I don't know much about high-tech photography.. Most of my recent photos have been taken with my phone and I like to keep it simple.

For me, taking photos is an attempt to capture images that call to my attention and many times make me feel curiosity, awe and even reverence.

I want to remember and share the wonders I've seen.

I also hope to encourage all of us to observe. The more we slow down to observe, the more we can see.

Go ahead, take a walk or sit outside and use your phone!! Let go of perfectionism and/or judgment.

Our eyes see beauty!

We simply need to slow down, observe and see...

I respectfully remind us to consider individuals who do not have full vision through their eyes... we can learn from some ways that individuals with diverse vision might savor the beauty in their lives... scent, touch, perhaps music, the desire to daydream, or practicing mindfulness for the present moment...

I bow to you, whoever you are, in all of your fullness with or without labels imposed by society.

I find that one of my weaknesses can be to take life for granted. And I am humbled when I think of individuals who have been at serious disadvantage in any way, shape, or form, due to societal injustices and/or ignorance of any kind...

Thank you for being here: any - one and every - one. May creativity and co-creating continue to help us see with our greatest humanness.

Recently I added the "Beyond Photo" pieces of wall art. Every detail included in each frame was carefully considered and lovingly picked and cared for with gratitude... though some pieces were already on the floor...

Mother Earth is such abundance and making the "beyond photo" art has expanded my awe and reverance for Her.

May we all wake up and honor Pachamama each and every day.

How can we, (you and me) take care of Mother Earth, our Common Home?

Perhaps we can start by allowing our hearts to consider...

"Man's heart, away from Nature, becomes hard"

- Chief Standing Bear

May we slow down, pause, and love the wonders that surround us and love us, at all times...

P.S. In case you are wondering, I do not have any accounts on social media. You can use the contact form or write me by using the email provided at the bottom of this page. You can also find me at my profession's website: www.helenadelapaz.com