"Photography becomes a living language at the cottage.

 

 

Each moment calls you in to see and respond, to feel and create and trust in the magic that will inevitably happen...

There’s something profound that happens when another artist truly sees you beyond the lens. And when that other is Didi, it's fireworks. I stepped into the mentorship cottage knowing what I wanted to work on but was also was ready for anything that sparked Didi's imagination.  To be in her presence and to watch her work her magic is truly something else. She takes what she knows and transforms the ordinary into something truly exceptional, weaving entire emotional landscapes with a single click of the shutter.  Whether you find yourself at the beginning of your practice or you've been deep in your practice for years, decades, Didi offers something immensely personal at whatever stage you're at in your creative journey. Her knowledge and passion for photography is palpable and utterly inspiring to be around, and her constant support, in preparation prior to my stay at the cottage, during, and after, goes above and beyond. I found myself in awe of her philosophy towards her work, her art, and how she dives deep into the creative act— capturing the mess, the chaos, the friction and all that life brings with so much beauty and grit.  She tunes in and digs deep into the soul, to expose something greater and more meaningful beyond what we see on the surface. With everything that she knows, from the camera to life beyond the work itself, she conjures the deepest and greatest potential of the artist and brings nothing short of empowerment and true artistry to the table. " STEPH VARASTEH

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