PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Images of a Spiritual Journey

April 5, 2010 - PRLog -- In 2008, Maria Camoratto, architect and yoga instructor, decided she needed to take better advantage of life’s many freedoms.  On exhibit here are photographs from her spiritual journey through the holy cities of India.  Each image symbolizes the embers that burn the fire of life, culture and society.  From a cow resting on the beach to Buddhist Monks having their palms read by a Hindu Swami, you will see and feel the surprise and wonder of travel as well as the beauty of photography offered by her unique eye on light, shadow, texture and color.  Come share in her journey during her one-month (April 2010) exhibit at Black-N-Brew, 1523 E. Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19147, (267) 639-6070.  

Black-N-Brew is a friendly neighborhood café located at 1523 East Passyunk Avenue (267-639-6070). The cafe opened it s doors on January 20, 2007. Since day one the café has been a staple to the community. The owners believe very much in “keeping it simple” and “making it special.” We offer delicious breakfast and lunch options as well as a full coffee bar. We feature local art on our walls and have FREE WiFi. We offer vegetarian and vegan options as well as being dog friendly. We proudly serve La Colombe coffee and Metropolitan bread. We also offer a pastry case full of homemade treats that we bake daily on site. You should really check Black N Brew out for yourself to see what we are really all about, but in case you're still curious, here's more:

At Black N Brew we believe in the simple way of life. Our motto is, 'if we can make it in house….we’re all about it!' Environment is everything and Black N Brew has become a homey yet hip place where neighbors, couples, artists, and business folk come to get the simplicities of home without having to do any of the work involved. Friendly service with a smile, and home cooking that leaves you feeling satisfied without breaking your piggy bank. A refreshingly pleasant experience overall.
Maria Camoratto is a Registered Architect, Architecture Professor and Yoga Instructor.  She enjoys a full life and has her hands in many different creative outlets including photography.  She earned her Master of Architecture degree and has made a career out of trying to bridge the gap between good design and humanity. As a student, she decided to study architecture because she believed that a beautiful and well-organized environment had a positive effect on people’s lives and wanted to be part of bettering the world’s communities. After Hurricane Mitch, she worked in Central America rebuilding schools and homes for people who had lost them in the disaster. It is there that she first started to cultivate her interest in photography. In the United States she has worked on myriad projects from affordable housing to hotels and restaurants, always trying to bring green, sustainable concepts to her work.

In her personal life she is always trying to expand her creativity and vitality. She spent 6 months on a spiritual journey through India practicing yoga and meditation where the images being exhibited were all taken. While there, she traveled to the north of India where she met the Dalai Lama, and to the south of India where she received her Yoga Teacher Certification.  She enjoys travel and takes inspiration from other cultures and the new experiences offered in foreign countries.