We often lose out on creativity because we buy into the lie that we have to become famous and successful. Those are teh very things that run counter to genuine creativity. The theme this month is about being creative within the ordinary structures of your life without losing the quality of what you make. Join us https://www.facebook.com/groups/photocoachyou

In order the maximise the benefits of photography, we should also let our images speak to the essential inner goodness within us. Learn how to do this by participating in this month’s theme, “Inward and Outer Beauty.”

Life is more than going with the latest trends and politics, of scrolling endlessly on cell phones. We should get out into nature more, because that is where you reap the real benefits of mental health and balance the other stuff with beauty.

The theme this month is Horizons of Hope for 2025. Join our group on https://www.facebook.com/groups/photocoachyou

What if you were separated from the things you love and are emotionally tied to on the earth — if you were on a planet like Mars and ached to see this earth again? Photography those things and write about them for the December 2024 theme.

When you combine storytelling with photography, you double the power of your creativity and even enhance the imagination of others. In this blog, you will learn why you should add your words to your images - and be given reading material on the subject.

Have you ever wondered how to paint with light? Here I explain how to do it step-by-step, giving you some examples of my work and hoping that you too will experience the joy of a very therpautic form of artistic expression.

What if photography was meant to be a process of joy rather than an excuse to pursue the endless striving to achieve? What if we are meant to pursue it to discover its hidden benefits, mindfulness and connection with nature? What would be most valuable to you and your soul?

THEME FOR NOVEMBER 2024

The art of photography should be related to inner peace, the type that comes when we start to unwInd in front of our subject into a state of mindfulness and deep awareness.

It comes with maturity and age I guess, this realisation that we shouldn’t chase perfection. If it wasn’t so sad, this constant chasing after the best equipment is sometimes hilarious. And it’s the same with being human - creativity and answers to all our dilemmas come through our imperfection. Read here about Wabi Sabi, it may be your answer.

Many creatives feel as if there is something wrong with them, and that is why they are creative. The truth is that there is absolutely nothing wrong - that you are in the place you are meant to be - as someone who loves beauty and capturing it.

Be yourself and it will all be well.

ICM isn’t just a technique; for me, it’s a practice of mindfulness. The gentle, intentional movement of the camera helps me slow down and be fully present with my subject. It's a therapeutic process that not only brings me joy but also creates art that feels alive and full of emotion.

Not many of us like being critiqued, or criticised. And sometimes the critics are out of order and we know it. Learn how to select the critiques that will help you grow in skills and in the art of photography.

I have learned many things from our Facebook Community Photographic Group and would love you to join in the fun, all free-of-charge.

Photograhers sometimes dont realise that they are on a journey towards becoming an artist. Many get stuck in trying to become perfectionists and they find a cul-de-sac along that path.

Your creative being is far more important to mental health than any other therapy. Photography can be the tool to take you to that healthy lifestyle.