01/22/2024
“SPIRIT HEALER”
Jessica made the trip from Vancouver to Parksville a few weeks ago to have her images taken for her website & business! Luckily for us it was a moody day, with breaks of sun shining through the dark rolling clouds. Somehow the weather always works in favor of these shoots, no matter if its rain, sun or clouds. Jessica brought her giant Gong to the top of the mountain, when she played, I leaned closer to it and closed my eyeballs, right away it brought me to a different time and place, kind of like ancient Asian in a monastery, a long long time ago. It’s really hard to describe the exact feeling, but no lie, it was neat. There were a lot of Eagles & Ravens flying and perched in the trees, more than usual, it sure made things look better and I just like those birds a lot.
The next day we had booked “Yoga Grace” studio for a sound journey for Jessica to play. She brought out that kick arse Gong and a lot of other really cool instruments. While everyone got comfortable, closed their eyes, Jessica began to play. How she plays is through her intuition, sometimes she won’t play the entire gong but with this crowd she played the whole piece. There was quite a lot to this session but I won’t spill anymore beans, you’ll just have to go see her.
When I photograph these healers, I try not to do any posing (though, giving guidance) and just let them be in their element and practice, while I keep quiet! And take some graphs, that way they can get deep into their process and I can see their true self, no phones bologns!
It was amazing to work with Jessica and hope you get a chance to check her sound journeys out. She’s based out of Vancouver area & travels for gigs, she will be back on the island no doubt. Be sure to watch for her website coming real soon!
live long and prosper
And check out the makeup artist who did Jessica's makeup! Lauren MacLean Makeup
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