Mindful Photo Walk - Slow Down, See More, Feel Better.
It’s widely acknowledged that spending time outdoors, surrounded by nature, can have a huge positive impact on your wellbeing and mindset.
Nature helps us reconnect, promotes calm, and encourages movement that releases those all-important feel-good endorphins.
When you combine this with mindful photography, you create a powerful practice that helps you truly engage with your surroundings — noticing the beauty, texture, and detail you’d normally walk straight past.
Mindful photography isn’t about technical perfection or getting the perfect shot. It’s about slowing down, focusing your attention, and being present in the moment.
Try this simple exercise:
Before you head out, choose a colour to focus on (avoid green if you’re in a natural area).
Grab your camera — whether it’s a DSLR, compact, or just your phone.
As you walk, slow your pace, take a few deep breaths, and let your mind settle.
Look around and notice where your chosen colour appears.
When something catches your attention, stop and study it.
What stands out?
What textures or shapes do you notice?
How does it make you feel?
Experiment with composition — capture it from above, below, or eye level. Explore different angles and distances.
This exercise isn’t about creating a masterpiece (though if you do, even better!). It’s about learning to truly see what’s around you — to engage all your senses and become more grounded in the present.
Once you’ve finished exploring one object or scene, move on to the next that fits your theme.You’ll be surprised by how calming, rewarding, and creatively inspiring this mindful approach can be.
If you try this exercise, I’d love to see your results!
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