INTO THE WOODS | EVOLVE YOUR VISION

a unique photography workshop experience in a beautiful woodland in the heart of the black mountains

Join me for an unique and unforgettable nature photography workshop experience in the heart of the Black Mountains, near Brecon Beacons in South Wales.

We will be spending three days intensively focusing on the art of woodland photography in one area of ancient, broadleaf woodland. I will guide you through the creative process from the initial discovery of a woodland through to the finish, which will be the creation of the finalised, portfolio worthy photographs.

Part of the weekend will be spent deep in thought and reflection, and I’ll be looking to ask questions of you that will help you to develop as a photographer and artist. As much of this journey, in my experience, is spent in this reflective and introspective state of mind and I believe it is of the utmost importance if we wish to grow as artists, and people in general.

DEVELOP YOUR COMPOSITION

EVOLVE YOUR VISION

MASTER YOUR USE OF LIGHT

What will we cover in this photography workshop?

  • Connecting with subject and environment to lead to deeper and more meaningful photographs.

  • The art of storytelling through photography.

  • Using photography as a tool for self discovery. Leaving parts of ourselves behind and finding new parts as we move through location and life.

  • Intensive study of light and the interaction that it has on subject and environment.

  • Coming into the present and attuning ourselves to the environment to develop our intuition.

  • I will be facilitating conversation that will lead you to a place of deeper self awareness, and help to develop your own artistic voice.

  • Technical guidance will be available but very limited in delivery. Please DO NOT attend if you are a complete beginner in photography. Instead, please consider enquiring about a one to one with me.

  • Learning to ‘see’ again. Looking outwards into the natural world as a means to look within in self-study.

  • Developing and fine-tuning your composition.

ABOUT ME

Over the past four years behind the camera, I have developed a strong connection to nature and the Welsh landscape which has inspired an unlimited supply of positive change. My photography excursions have had a profound impact on the in which way I view our natural world, as well as producing a positive change in my own mental health and well-being. The camera is helping helping me to make sense of my own life. It forced me to ask questions and my time in nature gave me the space that I needed to find the answers.

Over the past few years, the natural world has become something of a sanctuary for me; a place that I go to for healing. This special connection with nature has influenced my approach towards landscape photography and the directions that I choose to take with my art. I believe that photography can be the vehicle for so much more than merely documenting a location. It provides a platform to communicate complex thoughts and emotions, it can be responsible for great levels of personal growth and it can lead to a deeper sense of self-awareness. Not only that, but deepening our connection with Mother Nature, in turn, means a deeper relationship, and, therefore, more empathy and understanding of ourselves. If we can develop that within ourselves, then we can allow for more with each other, resulting in a more harmonious world to exist in.

It is my desire to share knowledge and experiences, communicate my own thoughts and philosophies behind my art, help people to build their own connection to the natural world and contribute my part towards building a community of people that wish to move in a similar direction and make positive changes towards crafting a new kind of world.

I am a caring, understanding and patient person. I take my time and communicate in such a way that reaches all levels and abilities. I’m not what you might call a talking teacher as I much prefer to let people experiment and develop their own creativity, while I hang around on the side-lines offering guidance and insights and posing questions. From my own experience, I have found that learning is best achieved through trial and error. I like to get you to go where your own curiosity leads you, and then I provide you with the tools and knowledge to be able to answer your own questions.

My workshops are not all about learning. Bring coffee, have fun, experiment and become part of a community of like-minded people. You’ll leave the workshops feeling inspired, more creative and with memories that will last a lifetime.

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