PDF Guide

Enjoy the present moment by Photographing it

Put perfection aside, focus on your values and live the moment fully with your kids while documenting it


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I'd like you to know that...

It's possible to feel more present in your daily life with your children

  • Even if you're distracted by everything there is to do
    Even if you're in your head because you've got things to worry about

It's possible to feel like you're slowing down time to enjoy it to the full.

  • Even if your children are growing up and changing too fast
    Even if sometimes, in the evening, you feel you've done nothing with your children during the day

It is possible to feel like the present parent you would like to be for your kids.
But it's not as simple as you thought, right?

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  • Would you like a concrete, tangible way to be more present with your family?
  • Would you like to feel more present without having to force yourself to be?
  • How would you feel about documenting your daily activities behind the camera while thinking of nothing else, being there, really present and interacting with your children in front of your lens?
  • What if, once trained behind the camera, this state of intentional presence could be applied to the rest of your life even if you don't have a camera in your hands?

This is what I propose:

Photography as a tool for developing your attention and being present with your family on a daily basis


Everything discussed in relation to photography can be applied more broadly to your parenthood.

 I WANT TO BE MORE PRESENT EVERY DAY


“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.”

Dorothea Lange

This guide will help you to

  • Use photography to feel present
  • Embrace the moment and accept imperfection
  • Interact with reluctant members to get them to agree to participate
  • Choosing the right photo equipment to be intentionally present
  • Create a collection of your precious memories
  • Choosing which photos to print so that the benefits of the experience last over time
  • Enjoy a constant reminder to you and your children that you are a connected family, even on bad days

All the while maintaining your routine and your parenting approach.

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I'm Anouk, documentary family photographer, mother of 3 emotionally intense children, I have a master's degree in social work and I've been supporting parents in different ways for 16 years.

Photography is one of the main ways I practice mindfulness, the one that has allowed me to be truly present in my daily life with my children and be a better version of myself.

I photograph my family as well as those of my clients by immortalizing the little moments of daily complicity that make all the difference.

And I'm confident that you can do the same for your family!

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What you get

  • An informative, illustrated PDF guide
  • Practical exercises to apply the information
  • Additional resources if you want to go further

Guide special price $40 $27

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Another option if you're a photographer... but are you a photographer?

And if you're a photographer... I'll pause here for a moment to answer the question, "But am I a photographer?" Because some of you are probably asking it, I understand, it took me a long time to consider myself a photographer. So here's my answer:

You take photos regularly as a hobby (or professionally)
You want to improve your photo skills and devote (at least a little) time to it.
Do you enjoy it?
Then you're a photographer!

So if you're a photographer, I have a more extensive course designed specifically for photographers available at Click Photo School, check it out here.

The guide: Enjoy the Present Moment is not for you if

  • You're looking for a method in steps 1, 2, 3 to make changes in your life
  • You want information on parenting approaches
  • You hate taking photos, no matter what tools you use
  • Appearances are very important to you
  • If you're unmotivated, always impatient or tired, cry regularly, have recurring sleep or appetite difficulties, professional help may be needed. Contact your local mental health associations. Link to international resources can be found here.

The guide: Enjoy the Present Moment is for you if

  • You want to be more present with your children
  • You don't really like ready-made methods for your parenting, you like to adapt things to your family and your children.
  • You're comfortable with your parenting approach, but it's often difficult to apply it
  • You enjoy taking photos, whatever your technical level
  • You love the real and the honest, and are able to overcome your need for perfection with a little encouragement.
  • You're fine most of the time, but you feel you're not the parent you'd like to be for your children.
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FAQ

How can photography help me to be more present?

By looking at what's in the viewfinder and concentrating only on that, only on what's happening in front of you for as long as it lasts. And when you get distracted, you come back to what's in the viewfinder. It works a bit like meditation, it's a form of practice for being more in the moment and more attentive to what's happening in the here and now. Photography is recognized as a mindfulness practice.

I don't have time, how long does it take?

Oh how I understand you! We're all so short of time as parents! The idea here is to enjoy the moment. Will it take you longer? Maybe a little if you're concentrating on the activity with your kids for longer than you normally would. Maybe not if you're just photographing the time you would have spent with your children in this situation. All in all, I hope it takes you a little longer, so that you can make the most of the present.

What camera do I need?

In theory, any camera can be used to apply the principles discussed in this guide, including a cell phone. In practice, however, to really benefit from it, I suggest a camera with a viewfinder, because when you look through the viewfinder, it has the effect of physically blocking visual distractions around you. And any device will be preferable to your cell phone for avoiding distractions from notifications. Otherwise, it doesn't matter what the quality is, the important thing is to be able to take pictures.

How long will I have access to the guide?

It's a PDF document that you can download and keep forever.

Plus, once you have the guide, if I do a live animation in the future, you'll always have access to it.

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