Mentoring and Portfolio Reviews for Landscape & Nature Photographers
Find your ‘why’, prepare for a major project such as a photobook or exhibition, or expand your landscape photography skillset with tailored mentoring and in‑field coaching.
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I remember a dark chapter of my life through which I felt completely lost, helpless, and alone. My first taste of heartbreak sent me into a short period of depression. I was trapped in my mind, struggling to make sense of my life, and feelings of joy or happiness were few and far between. I took to the gym to deal with my pain and began to pile on pounds of muscle in an attempt to mask my sadness.
My new obsession helped to some degree—it gave me a temporary purpose for the first time in my life—but it was when I picked up the camera and walked outdoors into the world of Nature that my life began to completely transform. Whilst held in the embrace of ancient trees, wandering alone on the mountains, or dipping my toes in serene lakes, I recognised the beauty of innocence once again, found a deep sense of purpose, and felt a connection to something much bigger than myself.
Through my one-to-one photography mentoring, I now help others find their way onto a path of purpose, gain a deeper sense of belonging, build self-confidence and self-esteem, and curate an inspiring and rich life filled with meaning. Whether you’re feeling disillusioned with your photography journey, searching for a sense of belonging, purpose, and reconnection, or looking to build a new product or launch an exhibition project, this mentoring journey is for you.
My creative sessions and mentoring are said to have been transformational for many of my clients. I hope to get an opportunity to offer them to you and to help you transform your own life through creativity.
How Photography Mentoring Could Benefit You:
Build confidence in yourself and your abilities.
Identify beliefs that are holding you back from reaching your full creative potential.
Discover new ways to express yourself—ones that are both deeply healing and liberating.
Overcome procrastination to finish a creative project, such as a book or curating your first exhibition.
Unearth your unique, creative voice and make a difference in the world.
Deepen your self-awareness and better understand your art.
Get out of your head and find clarity and a new sense of grounding, peace, and presence
Get your work in front of eyeballs and share your message with the world.
‘‘Photography holds such great power as a form of art and creative practice. It can be transformational for the human spirit. The camera is a tool for personal and spiritual development that can lead a person towards a place of deep healing and greater self-awareness.’’
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Portfolio Reviews & Creative Development
Submit your portfolio of photographs for a refreshing, in-depth, and insightful review with me via Zoom. The feedback that I offer is different from anything you would have received from your camera club judges or peers. I take a deep dive into your creative ‘why’, asking questions that will inspire reflection and deeper thought when it comes to your own landscape and Nature photography. This service isn’t designed as an ego-stroking exercise for me. I am not here to tell you what is right or wrong or whether a photograph is good or bad. I’m here to validate you, your work, and your creative vision, whilst guiding you to a place of deeper self-awareness and understanding of your photography.
‘‘Nature photography is a holistic practice that combines the mind, body, and spirit. It has immense potential as a modality for delivering healing to the human soul and bringing humanity back into harmony with the natural world, which, in turn, brings us back into harmony with our deeper self and each other as a result. Not only do we move energy and emotions through our body as we move across the landscape in search of a photograph, but the very act of creating can help to unburden us of our psychological baggage as we transmute our pain into creative power.’’
- Brad Carr, Learning to See Again, On Landscape
Read the full creative essay here.
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I believe that the thing that sets me apart in the world of photography and creativity is my unique mindset and the fact that I don’t believe in ‘failure'. I believe that every mistake is simply a stepping stone towards ‘success’ (whatever that might mean to you).
To me, success is living a life that is in alignment with my highest truth. It is being able to wake up every day in complete control, and having the choice to walk a path that is my own, with a clear vision in mind of where I am going and how I am going to get there.
I have made many mistakes along my own way so far, and I am proud of every single one of them. My own creative journey began back in 2018 following the breakdown of my first relationship and, now apparent, quarter-life crisis. I remember lying on my bedroom floor one evening in a pool of my own tears, feeling lost, broken and alone, without direction for my life and with no real sense of purpose.
Creativity has given me the greatest sense of purpose over the seven years since those darkest moments. I sit here writing this as the proud owner of my own creative business, making a real difference in the world through my photographs and writings. I have authored my debut photobook, titled, ‘Finding Light’, which is due for release in 2025, and I am a proud tutor for Light and Land. My writings and photographs have also been published in prestigious photography magazines, notably, On Landscape and Outdoor Photography. It is fair to say that this creative road, so far, has been a road worth travelling.
It is my greatest ambition to spend the next chapter of my life working with people like you on a one to one level and within the safety of a small group environment. I wish to pass on the knowledge and wisdom that I have accrued and share my own unique education to help and inspire you to explore your creativity, develop new skills, deepen self-knowledge, find a creative voice and vision, and build confidence and self-esteem as you pursue your highest potential and strive to become the best version of yourself.
Whether you are looking to find your voice and make sense of your life story to give your work new meaning, seeking accountability to see through a creative project, or hoping to turn your love of creativity into a blossoming new business, I can guarantee that I will be able to provide you with a memorable, productive, and fruitful experience through my creative coaching and mentoring services. Scroll down to learn more.
I have been coaching people in some way, shape or form, on and off, for over fifteen years. My work with people began back when I was in sixth form in Welshpool High School and enrolled in the Sports Leadership Award. This programme saw me and a small group of other participants venture into a local primary school to deliver practical sessions to the children.
I still remember some of them to this day. I was particularly drawn to some of the children who lacked confidence and self-esteem, but were enthusiastic and wanted to become the best versions of themselves that they could be. I have always enjoyed working with people who possess a drive and dedication to simply try to see what they can achieve without too much expectation.
Since those earliest days, I am proud to be able to say that I have worked with many of these people as a football coach, personal trainer, creative practitioner, and now a creativity coach and photography mentor.
I am deeply passionate about helping people to unlock their potential and become the highest versions of themselves. I love to work with people on every level, from the physical to the spiritual and psychological. In my world, it is all connected.
1 to 1 Private Mentoring Sessions
I offer a completely free consultation call before embarking upon any mentoring or creativity coaching journey. This is the perfect opportunity for us to get to know each other and for me to gain an understanding of you and your needs. Be prepared for me to ask lots of questions, and feel free to do the same in return. I am an open book when it comes to my creative journey and life story, and I love to share some of the more personal parts of me with other creatively-minded people.
What Clients and Attendees are Saying About Brad’s Tuition and Mentoring:
Mentoring Options
Clarity & Confidence Call
Single Sessions to Help You Build Creative Confidence and Find New Direction
Perfect for you if you are:
Tired of camera club judges inflating their ego, and are looking for some validation or constructive criticism.
Seeking clarity and a new direction.
Trying to overcome procrastination and perfectionism and make peace with your creativity.
Looking for feedback or advice about a project idea, such as a book or an exhibition.
In need of a boost in confidence and self-esteem.
Looking to get out of your head and come back to a grounded, rational state of mind.
Investment: £85
Unearth Your Voice:
Add Depth to Your Creations and Make a Difference in the World.
Perfect for you if you are:
Looking to develop portfolios that represent you—portfolios with depth and meaning, and a chance of making changes in the world.
Feeling called to build a creative project, such as a book, blog series, or educational eBook.
Thinking about working towards an exhibition of your photography in a gallery, and need help making sense of and conveying your artistic message.
Duration: 3 or 6 Months
Investment: From £495
Photographing with Purpose | The Hero’s Journey:
Discover Your Creative Power and Find Your Deeper Purpose
Perfect for you if you are:
Looking to use your newfound creativity for purposes that are yet unknown to you. You feel a call from deep within your soul to do something meaningful with your new obsession, but you are not sure what the ‘thing’ that you’re supposed to be doing is.
In the spring of 2025, my purpose became clear when, just seven years after picking up a camera for the first time, I hosted my first solo exhibition, Finding Light, in a prestigious, national Welsh gallery and held a creative workshop project alongside it. I knew I had to work with people like you who are seeking something more from life through the lens of their camera.
What is your deepest purpose, I wonder? Through this six-month course, I will help you discover what that is and where it is that YOU belong on this planet.
Duration: 6 - 12 Months
Investment: From £995
Group Mentoring
If you’re looking for an affordable introduction to mentoring, I will soon be launching my first group mentoring programme.
My Creative Development Group will give a limited number of people an opportunity to work with me over an eight-week course that will help them to find more depth and meaning in their art and find greater power with their creative voices.
Follow the link for more information and to register your interest:
About Brad Carr
Brad Carr is a blossoming Nature photographer and writer from Mid Wales. Having picked up a camera for the first time in 2018, he has been quietly refining his craft and developing his artistic voice and vision in the Severn Valley and mountains of Snowdonia, earning widespread acclaim along his way.
The art of photography, for him, is a spiritual practice more so than a hobby or profession. Through his photographs, he aims to express his deepest and most authentic Self. His photographs of the sacred Welsh landscape possess tremendous depth and meaning, depicting the feelings of peace and tranquility and a sense of a long-lost home that he experiences whilst immersed in the natural world following some turbulent formative years.
Having landed recent publications in international magazines and hosted his foundational exhibition, Finding Light, in a prestigious national gallery, Brad is quickly establishing himself as a figure of authority within the world of landscape photography and Nature writing, and his future as an artist is looking increasingly bright.
Let’s Make Sure I am the Right Mentor for You and Your Needs
You can book a FREE discovery call to ensure that you feel comfortable working with me to reach your specific goals. I recommend making the most of this BEFORE deciding on which mentoring service you would like to use.
I recommend coming armed with a question about mentoring, photography, or creativity in general. I am more than happy to offer some thoughts and advice during this introductory call, or I am comfortable hearing about you and your creative journey or mentoring needs if you are open to sharing at this stage.
Hear My Story of Healing & Transformation
In August 2024, I was invited onto Matt Payne’s legendary F-Stop, Collaborate and Listen podcast to share my story of healing and transformation through the art of photography. If you’re looking for a way to get to know more about me, I recommend this as a fantastic place to start.
Unsure if this is the Right Time for You to Embark upon Your Mentoring Journey?
Perhaps you might enjoy working through my brand-new Photographing with Purpose eBook before investing in something more serious. It has been written to help photographers like you make more meaning from their photography and find purpose through creativity.
This is much more than your average landscape & Nature photography guide. Photographing with Purpose is a soulful journey into the heart of what it means to be a creative human being in the 21st Century. Written by professional landscape & Nature photographer and writer Brad Carr, the eBook weaves together inspiring personal writings from his internationally published creative essays with quotes and exercises to help you on your evolutionary creative journey. This unique and insightful resource from one of the world’s most promising creative minds is a call to arms for anyone seeking deeper meaning, artistic authenticity, and emotional resonance through the lens of the camera.
Whether you're an emerging amateur photographer or a seasoned visual storyteller, this guide invites you to move beyond technical perfection and into purposeful creation — the kind that stirs the soul, brings worlds together, and helps you better understand yourself and this human existence.
Inside, you'll explore:
🔍 The difference between vision and voice — and why both matter on your journey towards creative liberation.
🌱 Your sense of place and belonging through photography
🧭 Your unique creative voice and the ‘why’ behind your images
🌿 How to connect more deeply with Nature as both your subject and mirror.
✍️ Using writing and journaling to deepen your connection with the landscape and yourself
📷 Exercises to discover personal themes, patterns, and emotional layers in your work.
🧠 Techniques to overcome fear, imposter syndrome, and societal expectations — and speak your truth through imagery.
This is not an eBook you will read once and forget. It’s a companion you’ll return to time and time again throughout your creative journey — a guide for those willing to dig deep, create with intention, and share their soul’s truth with integrity. If you’re a nature lover who feels the pull to express something deeper through the lens of your camera, this book is for you. It’s not about chasing perfect compositions that abide by all the rules — it’s about feeling, seeing, and creating with intention.
This is your invitation to create with heart; to photograph with purpose; and to become the artist only you can be.