CreativelyReflect workshops inspire participants to explore their imagination, deepen self-awareness, and transform insights into meaningful expression
When was the last time you took a deep breathe, took a moment to just be? Smelt the scent of flowers and saw different shades of green? listened to birds chirping or buzzing bees?
What is mindful photography all about? Mindful photography, which comes under the umbrella of therapeutic photography or slow photography, is all about taking a step back and really seeing what’s in front of you. Unlike traditional photography, which follows specific rules like depth of field and the rule of thirds to capture the perfect shot, mindful photography is about being present, patient, and letting the image come to you.
Benefits of Mindful photography? Mindful photography is the practice of noticing thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgement. It allows curiosity and creates space to just be. Practising Mindful photography is an extraordinary journey of perception, allowing us to see the world with fresh eyes and rediscover the essence of every object. It’s about embracing pure observation, untainted by preconceptions or judgments. Simply being present in the moment, it empowers us to appreciate the intricate beauty that surrounds us and encourages us to savour each precious detail. It can take place anywhere, using everyday experiences, waiting to see what presents itself, and the camera becomes an extension of the mind.
Mindful photography invites us to pause, breathe, and truly see both the world around us and the world within. These workshops offer a gentle space to explore themes like identity, nature, resilience, and belonging, all through the lens of curiosity and care. They offer a space to relax and connect with the environment, be that indoors or outdoors. It uses the power of mindfulness and creativity to provide a calming, restorative practice that helps individuals, organisations and community groups to manage stress, prevent burnout, and foster mental well-being. Each workshop can be adapted to meet the needs of the community, individual or organisation.
Workplace workshop
Suitable for team building, away days, or conference events. Specialised workshops designed to guide individuals in changing their perception of the world and discover new ways to problem solve. This is accomplished by integrating mindfulness practices such as mindful breathing techniques and creative photography tasks. At the end of the workshop, participants will have acquired skills that will allow them to:
- Builds trust and empathy through shared creative experiences
- Encourages problem-solving through metaphor and visual exploration
- Helps teams reframe challenges and see opportunities more clearly
- Encourages self-awareness and intentional decision-making
- Helps leaders reconnect with purpose and values
- Offers a regenerative space for strategic visioning
- Encourages inclusive participation
- Strengthens interpersonal relationships and communication
- Fosters a culture of compassion, curiosity, and openness
Community workshop
Unleash your creativity and nurture your well-being through engaging in mindful photography workshop. Whether in person or joining online, you and your clients will embark on a journey to enhance mental health, develop new skills, reduce stress and improve physical health in a fun way.
If practiced regularly the tasks, will help you to:
- Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression through mindful creative practice
- Builds emotional resilience and self-esteem
- Supports neurodiverse individuals and those with mental health conditions
- Reduces loneliness and social isolation by fostering shared experiences
- Creates safe spaces for underrepresented voices to be seen and heard
- Gives participants a voice to tell their stories visually
- Encourages eco-conscious thinking through nature-based prompts
Taster, retreats, festivals and tailormade workshop
Mindful photography workshops are a beautiful way to slow down, reconnect, and see the world and ourselves with fresh eyes. They offer space to explore meaningful themes such as identity, nature, resilience, and belonging, while gently supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Whether you’re walking through a woodland path or capturing quiet moments in a community garden, each image becomes a reflection of presence, intention, and story.
These workshops are ideal for retreats, specialist events, or community gatherings. They foster connection not only between people, but also with the environment around them encouraging a deeper appreciation of everyday beauty and shared experience.
If you are curious about trying a taster, I would love to hear from you. Let’s co-create something meaningful.
Online Mindful Reflection and Connection Workshop
£5 per person
Immerse yourself in a unique online session that blends photography, journaling, and mindfulness. Using nature as a central theme, you will explore the power of mindful reflection and presence, creating images that deepen your awareness and foster a sense of connection to yourself, your surroundings, and the present moment.
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