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Bangor Workshop

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Using one focal length

Mindful photography is about being present with what you see. It is also about adapting to the situation. I often use a simple set up for my practice; usually a single focal length lens (a 40mm) on my DSLR. This is my go to, walkabout lens. I…
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Beginning the Day

Recently I have considered the impetus created by our imaginative idea that we have now started a New Year. I say imaginative, because it is our ability to imagine that something exists - to give it structure, definition, and rules for its existence…

January word

Have you joined the Twelve Photos Facebook Group yet? This is an open group who share one photo a month that represents a word. The word for January is Beginning. I haven't submitted my photo yet, but I have the idea I want to share and I…
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Twelve Photos

Would you like to take part in a monthly photo project? All you'll need is a camera and a Facebook account. It's just for fun and for the pleasure of having a monthly photo challenge. I will be posting one word a month that you will then represent…

Seeing the Music 2

Here's a mindful photography practice that uses music as its inspiration. You don't need to think too much, just respond intuitively as the music washes over you. [1] Plan an album length walk. [2] Choose an album to match your mood/weather/walk/whatever. [3]…
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That time of year

There are many activities that are associated with this time of year, from Christmas shopping, through prepping the main meal, to the office party. One that you might find interesting is a review document of this year that supports you to look…
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Technical Challenge

I recently won 2 tickets to see Guy Garvey in one of those innumerable subscription email draws. After I adjusted to the surprise that these things did actually lead to a real prize arrangements were made. The key photography decision was what…
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Alec Soth exhibition

If you should find yourself in London between now and March 2016 I recommend that you visit the Alec Soth Gathered Leaves exhibition in the Media Space at the Science Museum. This is the first major UK exhibition from this award winning American…
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Inner world – outer photos

"I believe that, through the act of living, the discovery of oneself is made concurrently with the discovery of the world around us, but which can also be affected by us. A balance must be established between the two worlds - the one inside…
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Paignton – a mindful photography practice

I lived in Paignton between the ages 11 and 16. It was the early 70s. In fact I have just created a 70s playlist to accompany me as I write this piece. I am currently with The Eagles 'Take it easy'; Neil Young, The Steve Miller Band, Bob Dylan,…
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Gratitude Practice

It is easy when beset by difficulty to lose sight of the positive aspects of our lives. A darker mindset may squeeze out the light from these often simple but uplifting corners of our day. I have for several months been reflecting on my day…
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Changing your perspective

I first thought of this idea as a literal photography activity, actually choosing to create photographs from a different perspective. In the example above, as if I was Monty, a chunky Bijon Frise viewing the world about 12-18" from the floor.…
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Eric Kim on Street Photography

Eric Kim is a passionate street photographer and prolific blogger based in Berkeley, California. I found his blog when looking for photographers who combined photography with a philosophic approach to life. It was probably through some random…
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Seeing the Music

The Activity This photography activity is inspired by my friend Mel's 'Walk/Listen/Respond Project'. I have taken Mel's base rules and adapted then for my needs! My rules are: [1] Plan an album length walk. [2] Choose an album to match your…