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The varied range of experience, both in life and in photography, [provided] a far richer experience than any class I have taken—undergraduate or even on the graduate level.
Bob Axel
Wantagh, NY
 
Rob Goldman offers a host of innovative programs through organizations. He has worked with many schools and corporations including Parsons The New School, Long Island University, Suffolk Community College,  Texas Photographic Society, Panasonic Corp., HIP of New York and several public schools and yoga schools. Goldman’s intensive workshops have been referred to as “Creativity  Camps” and have transformed people’s art as well as their lives. His programs offer total immersion into the creative process. Goldman’s dynamic teaching style leads participants to discover and unleash unimagined levels of creativity. To learn how Rob's Creative Photography programs can benefit your organization, email or call the studio (631) 424-1650.
   
 

Shooting from the Heart®
Defining Your Personal Vision Through Photography

Immerse yourself in a haven of self-expression and artistic discovery. Break out of the box and tap into your limitless creative potential. Shooting From the Heart® will transform the way you take pictures forever! This inspiring program explores the aesthetic, emotional and spiritual aspects of the art of photography, utilizing a unique system of insightful exercises that unleash powerfully creative energy. In an inspiring, safe, supportive environment, you’ll discover newfound freedom and confidence to boldly express your inner, authentic self through personal works of photographic art. All that’s needed is a solid working knowledge of your camera — any camera, and a willingness to explore your deepest source of inspiration...yourself.

Commercial photographers, art photographers, and the serious amateur will all benefit from Rob Goldman’s guidance and expertise. Exercises in awareness, visualization and meditation, along with hands-on photographic sessions are all part of the Shooting From the Heart® experience. Critiques, portfolio reviews and discussions are conducted in an environment where uncensored expression, mutual support and encouragement are held paramount. Learn to see like never before as you tap into your awesome creative power and embrace your phenomenal, inborn talent.

 
   
 

The Art of Creative Living
creating passion and purpose in your daily life

Are you ready to celebrate your passion, uniqueness and creativity? The Art of Creative Living will move you toward a thriving sense of what it truly means to feel alive. To live alive! Rob Goldman will lead you through a series of artful ‘happenings’ inspired by the work of artist Allan Kaprow, who, like Mr. Goldman, believe that self-expression and life itself, experienced consciously and conscientiously, are the most vital and meaningful forms of art.

The Art of Creative Living offers a small group of men and women a rare opportunity to “take chances, make mistakes and get dirty” (quoth Ms. Frizzle of The Magic School Bus) in an environment where uncensored expression, mutual support and encouragement are held paramount. Dive into the creative process and take pleasure in the journey of bold, liberating experience.

This empowering program integrates aspects of Goldman’s renowned Creativity Yoga® as a means to unblock the body, mind and spirit. Students at all levels of yoga, beginner to advanced, will experience growth and intensified awareness through this enlivening process.

  1. Boost your self-confidence
  2. Define and refine your purpose and passion
  3. Become fully and joyfully engaged in day-to-day living
  4. Transform unconscious habits and tendencies into creative, purposeful daily action
  5. Cultivate the faith needed to take creative risks
  6. Align your body, mind and spirit
  7. Become part of community of like-minded individuals who will unconditionally support your dreams and pursuits

The Art of Creative Living makes a beautiful gift. Countless students have exclaimed that Rob Goldman’s classes are the most thoughtful gift they ever received. Please inquire about our customized gift certificates. After all, living passionately is perhaps the greatest of all the arts. This program has previously been available only as college course.

 
   
 
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Creativity Yoga®
a guided encounter with your own creative genius

Creativity Yoga® offers a powerful, fun method for those ready to connect or reconnect with their passion and purpose. Get out of your overburdened mind and into your being through this unique style of yoga therapy. Creativity Yoga® is especially suited to individuals feeling creatively blocked, overwhelmed, lost or burned out, as well as those in the midst of life transitions. It is a deeply inspiring program that offers a stimulating method of personal and professional development.

Creativity Yoga® leads people toward an intuitive, passionate reality. First we unblock the body, then the mind, then watch the spirit take flight! Women and men at all levels of yoga, beginner to advanced, will experience growth and intensified awareness through this exploration of the creative process. The program develops the body/mind connection through a series of simple yet powerfully effective yoga poses, along with interrelated creative-expression exercises.

On a personal level, the program builds self-confidence and brings about an imaginative approach to careers, problem solving, relationships, parenting, personal style and so much more. Professionally, participants will experience amazing results in leadership, teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills. It identifies inborn talents and encourages their development in a rich, supportive environment.

Instead of dreaming about what could be, or regretting what might have been, discover your greater purpose and commit to its actualization! Creativity Yoga® unlocks doors to creative energy in ways you never imagined possible. You alone are the key. All that is needed is a willingness to explore yourself and your absolute potential.

This program will help you to:

• Dissolve fears and blocks
• Experience the mind/body connection and learn to create from within
• Focus your energy and experience amazing results
• Embrace your fears in order to speed up your success
• Learn to listen deeply to what your passions are trying to tell you
• Practice powerful yoga postures that release your passion and creativity
• Strengthen your self-confidence

 
   
 
The Art of Photographing Children

Create remarkable photos that capture the beauty and individuality of every child. Rob Goldman’s moving presentation details the secrets behind his captivating images of his own children. Discover the equipment, techniques and directing strategies behind these unforgettable images and how they apply to your picture taking. The information-packed program is perfect for photographers ready to take their child photography to the next level.
 
 
 
Don’t Say Cheese
how to take really great pictures of your kids

Learn how to make photos of your children that will be treasured for generations!
All that’s needed is your camera and a subject … your child! Learn how to properly use your camera to capture priceless shots of your children with the help of acclaimed photographer Rob Goldman. Next, venture outside with your child and put your new skills to work. Bring your own camera to this workshop!
 
   
 
The Sensuous Nude
exploring erotic portraiture


This program is for the experienced photographer who is ready to explore the most intimate side of portraiture, the sensuous nude. Learn how to build deep trust and respect with your subject—a vital skill to master in order for your subject to reveal glimpses of her ultimate beauty. Students are encouraged and supported to take the risks necessary to communicate honestly and directly with their subjects, building the rapport vital to the creation of such compelling images.

There will be in-depth portfolio reviews, demonstrations and practical time for students to create dramatic, intimate photographs with professional nude models. All students will have the chance to build their portfolios and expand their knowledge of erotic photography. We will also investigate the history of the nude portrait with an emphasis on the development of each student’s personal vision.

Rob Goldman has been photographing sensuous nude portraiture for over 10 years. His portraits have been exhibited, collected and published worldwide.
 
 
 
Photography & the Art of Seeing
master the 8 essential aspects of photographic seeing

Rob has formulated a fun, easy-to-learn system based on 8 essential aspects of seeing that teaches you to observe and photograph your world like never before. This exciting, information-packed program will radically improve your photography as you expand and refine your vision. The course leads you through a series of informative, inspirational presentations, out-of-class assignments and eye-opening critiques that will transform your photographs into unique, dynamically composed, enticing works. Any camera is fine, as the focus of this class is on vision rather than technique.
 
 
 
Studio Portraiture
shoot like the pros!

Learn creative studio techniques that will have you shooting more beautiful portraits faster than you ever imagined! This diverse, hands-on, program helps you painlessly gain control over your lighting, camera, exposure, posing, backgrounds and more. In addition to technique, personal vision and style will be taught with an eye towards helping you make more flattering and more exciting people pictures. The course leads you through a series of hands-on demonstrations, out-of-class assignments and enlightening critiques.

· Lighting techniques include natural and artificial light, and a blend of both. We begin with exposure basics and traditional lighting set-ups and quickly learn how to modify and arrange light in order to achieve degrees of drama or softness, to set moods and achieve various effects.  You will learn to master your lighting system and others, as well as essential studio equipment including light meters, reflectors, snoots, umbrellas, soft boxes, and flags.
 
· Camera controls must be mastered for maximum creative control. This course eases the pain of learning effective use of depth of field, shutter speeds, exposure, wide angle and telephoto lenses, white balance, etc. specifically as they apply to studio portraiture. Hands-on learning quickly gets you comfortable with your camera’s settings and controls. Be sure to bring your instruction manual for reference.
 
· Posing is not something to be learned from a cookie cutter guidebook but rather from hands-on, guided experience. Find out Rob’s secrets for developing instant rapport with your subjects. You’ll learn vital communication skills that inspire confidence and poise as you photograph, and are photographed by fellow students. This unique opportunity offers priceless experience on both sides of the camera.
 
· Backgrounds play an important role in setting the stage for your portraits. The right background, lit and positioned correctly, can add immeasurable atmosphere and depth to your pictures. Learn simple methods using lighting, lenses, f/stops and camera angles to make the most of your backgrounds—from a simple roll of paper to an elaborate set.
 
 
 
Studio Portrait Lighting
Light Like The Pros!

Learn the basics of studio portrait lighting using natural and artificial light, both strobes and tungsten. We begin with exposure basics and traditional lighting set-ups and quickly learn how to modify and arrange light in order to achieve degrees of drama or softness to set moods and achieve various effects. Learn to work with various lighting systems and studio techniques such as soft and hard lighting, flags, nets, scrims, snoots, umbrellas, soft boxes, and diffuser panels. Beyond the technical elements, personal vision and style will be discussed with an eye towards helping you make better and more exciting "people" pictures.

 
 
 

Creative Evolution
unleashing the artist within
 
Creative expression is the natural direction of life. This provocative and inspiring program leads participants down a spiritual path to higher creativity and serves an invaluable guide to living the artist's life. Rob Goldman leads you through a comprehensive 11-week program to discover and recover your creativity from a variety of blocks, including limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, jealousy, guilt and other inhibiting forces, replacing them with artistic confidence and productivity.
 
This journey to your creative heart will help access your vision like never before. Inspiring discussions and playful, imaginative, experiential exercises make Creative Evolution an extraordinary course of learning-through-doing. Engaging and energizing tasks involve students in "inner play," leading to authentic growth, renewal, and healing.
 
With Rob’s guidance, you will commit to your own daily art & spiritual practice, including the creation of a personal journal of photography and writing. This provocative work of art is at the center of an ever-evolving self-discovery process of your most creative self.


 
 
 
Available Light Portraits
capturing the beauty of natural light

This 2-part workshop will add a whole new level of excellence to your people photography as you learn to creatively blend the many controls of natural light available to you. You will be introduced to a variety of simple yet incredibly effective lighting methods and tools, as well as exercises in awareness that will allow you to consistently hone your “seeing” skills. Rob will demonstrate the use of simple, inexpensive equipment that will allow you to transform any light into beautifully expressive light, regardless of the weather or time of day!

Part 1 introduces students to the creative use of tools that will raise your level of picture-taking to new heights! You will also discover how to select the most promising locations – where the best light exists, and identify the magical places in and around your own home that lend themselves to great portraits. We’ll also delve into a thorough explanation and demonstration of metering light, specifically as it applies to portraiture.

Part 2  offers an in-depth critique of your photographs taken during Part 1 of this workshop. With the knowledge and experience you will have gained, you will learn an entirely new vocabulary regarding the emotional effect and impact of great lighting. This critique will cement these concepts in place and significantly improve your photographs of people.
 
 
 

Yogagraphy
awakening passion and creativity through yoga and photography

Yogagraphy is the fun, inspirational fusion of Rob Goldman’s 2 wildly successful programs, Creativity Yoga® and Shooting From The Heart®.  Women and men at all levels of yoga and photography will experience remarkable growth and creative liberation through this dynamic exploration of the creative self.
 
This unique approach develops the body/mind connection through simple yet powerfully effective yoga poses and interrelated creative-expression exercises — stretching your body, your mind and your imagination. A series of insightful photography assignments awaken childlike freedom, moving you toward exciting new and daring levels of personal expression.
 
In an inspiring, safe and supportive environment, you’ll discover newfound confidence to boldly express your inner, authentic self through personal works of photographic art, without judgment or expectation, and without the need (or in some cases the crutch) of any technical expertise whatsoever. We actually use toy cameras! It’s more like serious play to liberate the soul and unleash the intensity of your distinctive vision.
 
Yogagraphy offers a powerful yet fun method to those ready to explore the depths of their creative expression through the body, the mind and the spirit. Check your self-judgment at the door and enter this laboratory of boundless creative exploration.

 
 
 

Creativity Yoga® Goes Kayaking
Step out of your comfort zone and onto the water



This workshop is limited to 15 participants.

 
 
 
The Intimate Portrait In Tuscany
an unforgettable week of photography in Italy

The Intimate Portrait is a window to the soul. Here in the foothills of Tuscany , Italy , Rob Goldman will guide a group of photographers through the process of making the most sensitive, connected portraits imaginable. Village locals—whose Tuscan ancestors date back several centuries—will be our subjects. This is a rare and beautiful opportunity to use photographic portraiture as a gateway to the heart and soul of Tuscan life.

The workshops dives into both the emotional and practical aspects of fine art portraiture. As well, we will investigate the history of photographic portraiture with an emphasis on the development of each student’s personal vision. Inspirational presentations, out-of-class assignments and eye-opening critiques will transform your photographs into unique, passionate works of art.

Each day begins with a dose Creativity Yoga®, Goldman’s landmark program. Rob leads students through an enlivening practice that incorporates specific aspects of yoga into a unique system, releasing and focusing creative energy on all levels. There’s no better way to get creative energy flowing. This is an optional part of the program. Prior yoga experience is not required.

 
 

For more information and to learn how Rob's Creative Photography programs can benefit you and your organization

call Rob Goldman Inc. (631) 424-1650 or email rob@rgoldman.com

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