Kim Manley Ort

Writer, Photographer, Workshop Facilitator

Hello and welcome.

Here, you’ll find an archive of blog posts since 2010, as well as links to and information about on-demand workshops. Since the beginning of 2021, I’ve been writing about Seeing Clearly on Substack. In 2023, I reflected on and sorted through my writing since 2010 in search of major themes and posted 11 essays on the Seeing Clearly site. In 2024, I’ll continue this thematic writing with a special emphasis on place. And, of course, I’ll continue to take my daily walks, camera in hand, as a way of paying attention to the place where I live.

You can find the latest posts, as well as the Seeing Clearly archive, by clicking on the button to your right. Sign up for my newsletter below to stay connected.

Writing on Substack

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On-Demand Workshops

On-demand courses based on previous workshops are available to purchase. Click on the icon to see options.

Adventures in Seeing Book

Adventures in Seeing includes 45 photographic exercises that get you to pause, focus, and connect with your life in new ways.

Section 2 - FOCUS with Attention, Curiosity, and Wonder

Section 1 - PAUSE with Openness, Humility, and Acceptance

Section 3 - CONNECT with simplicity, seeing relationships and possiblities.

adventures in seeing book

Blog Archive (2010-)

Favorite Books 2023

Favorite Books 2023

It’s that time of year when I share my favourite books of the year. Generally, I read more than 60 books a year, about half in hard copy, and half in digital format. Mostly, these are non-fiction, and read on Kindle for my work. I highlight what I want to remember and...

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Book Synopsis: To Photograph is to Learn How to Die

Book Synopsis: To Photograph is to Learn How to Die

Tim Carpenter’s book, To Photograph is to Learn How to Die, certainly has a provocative title, yet it has been a surprise bestseller and has already gone through several printings. Although not an easy read, it’s by far one of my favorite books of the year. I read it...

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Favourite Books and Podcasts 2022

Favourite Books and Podcasts 2022

To Read Pile for 2023 I haven’t posted on this blog since the end of 2020 because I’ve been busy with my Seeing Clearly project over at Substack. But this has been a big reading and listening year for me so I thought I’d share a few of my favourite books and podcasts....

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