Contemplative photographer based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Tim Auman was born in 1958 and raised in Piedmont, North Carolina. He attended college during the vibrant eighties, where he diligently earned a degree in Religion. His academic journey continued as he pursued a Master of Divinity degree, followed by a doctorate in philosophy, which ultimately opened the door to diverse careers in college chaplaincy and mindfulness education.

Tim, who is a dedicated father, loving husband, and passionate visual artist, embraces a contemplative lifestyle deeply rooted in counter-culture values. As a certified meditation instructor and a teacher with the Nalanda Miksang School for Contemplative Photography, Tim shares his knowledge and insights with others. He is also the creator of several highly regarded online workshops, along with being a facilitator of enriching in-person experiences at the Sawtooth School for Visual Art.

Tim approaches photography with a distinctly independent perspective, seeking out emotional and artistic resonance in his subjects. He often finds that generous amounts of solitude serve him well before he embarks on the journey of creating an image.

Bringing mindfulness to any activity transforms it into a kind of meditation. Mindfulness dramatically amplifies the probability that any activity in which you are engaged will result in an expansion of your presence. ~ John Kabat-Zinn