Finding Light
Reflective Writings About Finding Purpose & Healing Through Photography, Nature & Creativity
Discover Brad Carr’s Acclaimed Philosophical and Educational Creative Essays that will Help You Find a Deeper Sense of Purpose
Brad Carr
Brad Carr writes at the intersection of photography, creativity, Nature, healing, and personal transformation. Through creative, reflective essays that emerge from years of wandering Welsh woodlands, writing in the pages of his journal, and mentoring fellow creatives, he explores the inner landscapes that shape our vision—both through the camera lens and through life itself.
These reflections offer sanctuary for those seeking to deepen their creative practice, navigate artistic transitions, or discover how mindful observation and stillness become a pathway to healing and authentic expression. Each piece invites readers to slow down, look closer, and find the light that exists within both the natural world and the internal landscape.
How to Land Your First Feature in a Photography Magazine
For every one response I get from an editor, there are probably seven or eight responses I didn't get." After landing multiple publications in magazines like Outdoor Photography and On Landscape, and being the ‘Featured Photographer’ in both, I'm sharing the hard truths about getting published: develop a ruthless portfolio curation process, learn to communicate beyond your camera, and embrace failure as a badge of honour. Great photography alone isn't enough anymore. Learn more about my journey from unknown photographer to international publications.
Progressing in Landscape Photography and Building Creative Confidence
The confidence gained from photography practice is truly profound. In seven years, I've gone from heartbroken beginner to offering workshops, mentoring, and preparing for my first major exhibition. This side-by-side comparison of my earliest work to my latest portfolio reveals the profound personal and artistic growth possible when we commit to the creative journey—even when we don't know where it's leading.