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How Mindful Photography Helped Me Rebuild After Trauma

How Mindful Photography Helped Me Rebuild After Trauma

by Tim Smalley | 23 Jul 2025 | Mindful Photography, Mindset

In the months after trauma shattered my sense of self, I couldn’t trust my own thoughts. The internal dialogue had become a relentless critic, replaying painful memories and catastrophic predictions on an endless loop. Photography became my refuge from that...
Why Photographing Epic Landscapes Leaves You Empty Inside

Why Photographing Epic Landscapes Leaves You Empty Inside

by Tim Smalley | 17 Jul 2025 | Mindset

I stood in the Lake District holding my camera, surrounded by everything that should have made a perfect photograph. Strong composition. Golden light. A location that had graced countless calendars and Instagram feeds. The image felt completely flat. I had followed a...
The Shift In Mindset That Changed My Forest Photos Forever

The Shift In Mindset That Changed My Forest Photos Forever

by Tim Smalley | 19 Jun 2025 | Mindset, Mindful Photography, Photography Tips

Ever find yourself doing everything “right” – the camera settings, the composition, the timing – but still feeling like your woodland photos fall flat? That was me. I had the technical side down. But something was missing. The connection. The...

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