Tour: The Mindful Photography Retreat at the Lake District

The Mindful Photography Retreat at the Lake District

24.09.2020 - 27.09.2020 Lake District | Paul Sanders photography, landscape, nature 1495 GBP

Join me for a long weekend to lose yourself in the wonder of the Lake District as he puts on an all inclusive retreat in this wonderful area. There is something magical about the English lakes, inspiring poets, artists, writers and photographers for hundreds of years. Perhaps it’s the space and sense of calm you can find as you lose yourself in the majesty of the dark waters surrounded by rolling hills and mountains?

For me it has always been a place of quiet contemplation, every time I visit I get lost in the landscape, the tiny details of forest or strata of quarry.

There’s a wonderful sense of solace by the side of the water, gently lapping the shore, and it’s this sense of slowing down, stepping out side of the noise of the world that rules our lives I aim to help you discover.

Our base will be a beautiful house right on the shore of Lake Coniston, there are only six places available as a smaller group gives a much better client experience. From our quiet location we will explore Grasmere and Rydal water - two of my favourite places in the Lake District.

There will be mindfulness sessions with a trained instructor to help develop your awareness of the present moment and help you understand how mindful practice and photography go hand in hand helping to ease the symptoms of anxiety, stress while increasing awareness and gratitude.

This trip aims to focus on the individual and their personal connection, inspiration and observation with the chosen locations. We will not be racing around to as many locations as possible but rather spending quality time absorbing and exploring a small number of places allowing as much time as you need to discover the photographer you really are. I will be on hand to help with any questions and difficulties you may have, and I’ll spend time explaining my mindful approach to photography and how to make the most of what you are presented with and help you simplify your compositions to capture the beauty of the lakeland landscape.

Throughout the workshop you will receive extensive tuition to help you develop your photography skills. Whatever your level of experience, you will receive guidance and insight to help improve the technical and creative aspects of your images. You’ll receive image critique during our evening sessions, providing constructive feedback about your photographs.
This workshop is an incredible opportunity to explore your relationship in a breathtaking landscape, asking you to be truly present and fully engaging with what’s in front of you. You’ll discover the way that everyone adopts their own perspective of the environment that we’re in, and have an opportunity to reflect upon how your perspective mirrors your emotions and view of the world.

Highlights

Stunning lakeside accommodation
All meals included - home cooked by our own caterers
Led by award winning Landscape Photographer
Masterclass in Landscape Photography
Suitable for digital and film format
All Levels catered for
Transport to and from all locations

The Mindful Photography Retreat at the Lake District

Paul Sanders

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Paul Sanders

I am passionate about landscape photography. I love being outside surrounded by the beauty of the wo... read on

I am passionate about landscape photography. I love being outside surrounded by the beauty of the world we live in. It never ceases to amaze me, as I watch the storm clouds blow in over the coast, listen to the waves crashing against the rocky shores or watch sunlight stream through trees on a foggy morning, how blessed and lucky we are to have such beauty on our doorsteps. Landscape photography started as a form of therapy for me, as I struggled to cope with the pressure and stress of my previous job as Picture Editor of The Times. Looking at nearly 20,000 images everyday and the associated responsibilities left me suffering with stress, depression, insomnia and anxiety. Through my photography, I was able to express myself where words failed me. The result is that my emotions are plainly visible in every photograph I take, some are calm, almost meditative and others filled with emotions. Of all the images I create, long exposures are my favourite. Leaving the shutter open for 5 - 45 minutes to allow the light and elements to move gives an ethereal quality that has a painterly feel to the images. I don't rely on Photoshop trickery or digital editing to create my images; they are all made in camera with only minimal adjustments - colour balance, exposure and contrast. If I have to spend more than five minutes sitting behind my computer editing, I get bored. I'd rather be creating images in the fresh air than hunched over my Mac. My work is heavily influenced by art. I draw inspiration from artists such as Turner, Constable, Monet and more modern painters like Mark Rothko and Maria Luisa Hernandez. Like many of these artists, I keep a sketchbook to hand and usually draw the scene around me, making notes of my emotions, sounds, smells and feelings, as I make the exposure. This is very valuable to me, as it enables to me reflect on what I was trying to say, when I originally took the photograph. Recently my work has been recognised by Fujifilm, who inaugurated me into their exclusive X Series photographers . In addition to this honour I have been awarded Gold medals by the SWPP for my fine art and black and white images.

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What is included?

What’s included

Accommodation in waterside house at Lake Coniston
All breakfast, packed lunches & evening meals (prepared by our catering team or in local restaurant)
Afternoon cakes or biscuits
Water, tea and coffee at the house
Transport to all locations
Mindfulness sessions with trained instructor
Image reviews
Expert Photographic Tuition
Goodie bag on arrival

What’s not included

Transport to the Lake District
Beverages taken outside the house and all alcoholic drinks
Photographic insurance
Travel insurance

Physical requirements

Whilst most of the photographic locations can be reached by road, there will be some walking/hiking on this workshop. The walks will typically be easy to moderate in difficulty and will be no more than 1 mile away. Some hikes may involve moderate elevation gain. A moderate level of fitness will certainly help you to enjoy your experience of the workshop.

Cost: £1495 per person (deposit £800 per person)

Any questions?

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