Darren Rhodes gave me an assignment to photograph the three Yoga Oasis studios in Tucson. It’s a special privilege to photograph spaces that means so much to so many people. Yoga practice creates a special state of mind, and literally thousands of people have attained that state while in a class or workshop in one of the studios.
Besides the personal bonds that have formed, the buildings are just plain interesting. The original, central location, in particular, houses many delightful accent pieces. The play of light in all three locations is wonderful.
Given all this, I wanted to be absolutely sure I didn’t disappoint the people who cherish these spaces. With that in mind, I took many more photographs than Darren expected, and as a result we decided to work them into a video. The sound track is provided by Darren’s wife, Bronwin. The selection is from her second CD, Adoreje.
The tone of the video and the stills it contains are intended to suit the mood and feel of a venerable yoga studio. Any venue will guide the photographer as to how to portray it. Video inserts in websites can also include live action and narration. The possibilities are endless, and they give organizations another way to present themselves in a friendly and informative manner.
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