Introduction to Mindful Photography in Nature - The Community Farm
The mindfulness of seeing – discussions and photography activities in nature to start viewing the world mindfully and with full attention.
The Invitation
Explore how photography can promote mindfulness and well-being. Kim Stone, a photographer, and mindfulness teacher, presents a quiet and relaxed session based in the yurt, overlooking Chew Valley Lake at The Community Farm.
This session will provide you with a creative evening of Mindful nature photography activities as the sun begins to set.
With Kim's support, you will be able to practice some mindful photography techniques that promote calm and attention while also contributing to your overall well-being. Instead of concentrating on the camera's controls and exposure settings, which are more technical, the emphasis will be on improving how you see.
Mindful photography workshops are open to photographers and non-photographers, regardless of your experience with mindfulness or photography techniques. All digital camera types are welcome, including camera phones.
What to expect?
• Spend the evening outside in nature, healing your body and mind.
• Be guided through a series of mindful photography practices.
• Exploring the natural beauty on the land
• A peaceful and mindful space to connect with yourself and nature.
• Breaks for tea, biscuits and reflection.
• A sense of grounding
Your experienced host Kim will lead you through this calming experience and present several mindfulness practises while encouraging you to choose the ones that work best for you.
If the weather allows, the class will spend most of the session outside so that you may connect with nature in this wonderful tranquil outdoor setting.
You’ll have a pause for tea break which is provided for you, so please let your host know if you have any dietary requirements.
This experience will set you up so you are well prepared to maintain regular mindfulness photography practice and apply the advantages of mindful nature connection to your daily life.
BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS
• Enhancing mental wellbeing
• Lowering blood pressure
• Improving concentration
• Easing anxiety
• Lowering stress levels
• Increasing focus
LOCATION
The Community Farm is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in the Chew Valley. We are a nature-friendly, organic farm, working with a network of producers who share our values to supply fresh, local and organic food to hundreds of households in the local area. Every year, more than a thousand people benefit physically and mentally from volunteering sessions, well-being courses and events at The Farm; as well as helping us manage the land in a way that benefits all life.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
You may like to bring a notepad and pen.
A digital camera (preferably where you are able to review images on the screen).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
No previous photography or mindfulness experience is necessary
Light refreshments are included in this workshop
A moderate amount of walking is involved
During the workshop we are mostly outside. Please dress accordingly - walking boots or wellies recommended
If cancelled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Is this workshop for you?
• This class is fully inclusive and valuable to everyone regardless of relationship status or model you’re in, age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and experience, religious beliefs, income and otherwise.
• This workshop can be therapeutic, but it is not therapy. While we provide an environment that encourages trust and honesty, we ask that everyone accept responsibility for their own experience.
TRAVEL
The Community Farm is nestled in a beautiful location overlooking Chew Valley Lake, just south of Bristol.
The entrance to our fields is at the far end of Denny Lane, where it meets Walley Lane, close to Chew Lake. Please follow the signs when you arrive.
We strongly encourage people to travel to The Farm by bike, walking, bus or to share cars if possible.
By bike: It’s approximately a nine mile cycle ride from central Bristol. There are two possible National Cycle Network routes, which are shown on Ordnance Survey maps or can be found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/map
By bus: Public transport to the farm is limited. If you do wish to take the bus from central Bristol, take the 672 from stop CP on Rupert Street. Change at Blagdon, Seymour Arms. Then take the 672 towards Broadmead and get off at Chew Magna Post Office. It’s then a 15 minute walk to the farm. For return journey details and further information see: http://www.travelinesw.com
