Frequently Asked Questions - Brad Carr Landscape & Nature Photography Mentoring & Tuition
About Brad Carr & His Approach
Who is Brad Carr?
Brad Carr is an internationally published landscape and nature photographer based in Wales, specialising in transformational photography mentoring and tuition. Since picking up a camera in 2018, Brad has been featured in leading photography magazines, exhibited his work at Plas Glyn y Weddw (Wales' oldest gallery), and works as a tutor for the prestigious Light & Land photography tour company. His approach combines technical photography expertise with life coaching, mindset training, and personal development.
What makes Brad Carr's photography mentoring different from traditional workshops?
Brad's mentoring approach is unique because it treats photography as a spiritual practice and tool for personal transformation rather than just a technical skill. His programmes blend landscape photography tuition with life coaching, mindset training, and personal development. This holistic approach focuses on five fundamental pillars: Connection, Intention, Observation, Attention, and Reflection. Students don't just improve their photography—they experience personal growth, healing, and discover their authentic creative voice.
What is Brad Carr's teaching philosophy?
Brad believes that photography holds tremendous power as a form of art and creative practice, capable of transforming the human spirit. His philosophy recognises that every photographer's journey is fundamentally personal, and meaningful photographs stem from authentic self-expression and genuine connection to the natural world. Rather than imposing a singular vision, Brad guides you to uncover the stories you're drawn to tell and helps you develop photography as both an art form and a tool for personal development.
Where does Brad Carr offer photography tuition?
Brad primarily offers in-person tuition in spectacular, lesser-trodden locations throughout Wales, with extensive knowledge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and Mid Wales. He can also travel to locations of your choosing throughout the UK and worldwide. Online consultations and hybrid programs combining in-person and remote learning are also available for those who cannot travel to Wales.
Programs & Services
What photography programs does Brad Carr offer?
Brad offers several transformational photography experiences:
‘‘The Hero's Journey’’ - 12-Month Mentoring Programme: A comprehensive, bespoke mentoring experience combining life coaching, mindset training, artistic exploration, and photography tuition. Includes 12 x 90-minute monthly calls, 12 x 30-minute check-ins, 2 portfolio reviews, unlimited WhatsApp support, and access to a private Facebook group. If you want to learn more about working with Brad on a one-to-one basis, click here.
‘‘Learning to See Again’’ - Private One-to-One Tuition: Flexible photography tuition available as introductory sessions (2 hours), half-day intensives (4 hours), full-day experiences (8 hours), or custom multi-day programmes. Available in-person throughout Wales or online. To learn more about one-to-one practical tuition, click here.
Custom Mentoring Programmes: 3-12 month programmes can be tailored to your specific needs and goals, with flexible structures and pricing. To learn more or to book a call with Brad to discuss, click here.
What is ‘‘Photographing with Purpose: The Hero's Journey’’ mentoring program?
Photographing with Purpose: The Hero's Journey is a 12-month transformational mentoring experience loosely based on Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey framework, adapted into eight sacred rites of passage. This isn't just photography training—it's a complete transformation of how you see, create, and live. The programme is entirely bespoke, tailored to your individual needs, combining photography tuition with life coaching, personal development, and creative exploration. You'll receive ongoing support, guidance for building your dream photography business, and tools for profound personal growth. If you wish to learn more about Brad Carr’s foundational mentoring programme, click here.
How much time commitment is required for the 12-month mentoring programme?
Beyond the scheduled monthly calls (90 minutes) and check-ins (30 minutes), expect to spend a minimum of 4 hours per week on assignments, reflection, and your creative practice. However, this isn't ‘‘busy work’’—it's sacred time for your creative development. The assignments are designed to fit naturally into your life rhythm. Some weeks might require an hour of quiet reflection; others might call for a half-day photography adventure. The practice becomes a nourishing part of your routine rather than another obligation. You can put in as much effort as you like, and Brad will offer the same energy in return.
What is the investment for Brad Carr's mentoring and tuition programmes?
The Hero's Journey (12-month programme) from £1,995, including:
12 x 90-minute monthly calls
12 x 30-minute check-in calls
2 x in-depth portfolio reviews
BONUS: Unlimited WhatsApp support and private Facebook group access
Option to add full-day tuition experiences and other services at a discounted price
Learning to See Again - One-to-One Tuition:
Introductory sessions (2 hours): £125
Half-day intensives (4 hours): £235
Full-day experiences (8 hours): £425
Multiple session programmes: From £195
Custom pricing is available based on your specific requirements. Payment plans are available to ensure financial barriers don't prevent your artistic growth & transformation.
Are payment plans available for the mentoring programmes?
Yes. Brad believes financial barriers shouldn't prevent soul-called artists from transformation. Multiple payment options are available, including monthly instalments and seasonal payments. The most cost-effective method is a one-off payment at the start of your programme. During your discovery call, you'll discuss an arrangement that honours both your soul's calling and your circumstances.
Skill Level & Prerequisites
What skill level do I need to work with Brad Carr?
Brad welcomes photographers at various stages of their journey—from enthusiasts developing their artistic vision to advanced photographers refining their craft and professionals seeking deeper creative development. You don't need to be an expert; you need to be open-hearted and ready to explore both the landscapes outside and within yourself. Brad meets you exactly where you are and tailors the experience to your current abilities while gently stretching you toward your creative edge.
I'm a beginner—is Brad's mentoring suitable for me?
While Brad's approach focuses primarily on ‘‘The Art of Seeing’’ rather than basic technical instruction, beginners with a genuine desire for personal growth through photography are welcome. If you have foundational camera knowledge (understanding basic exposure, aperture, and shutter speed), Brad can guide you toward developing your artistic vision while addressing technical aspects as needed. The key requirement isn't your current skill level—it's your openness to growth and self-discovery.
Do I need to be experienced in landscape photography specifically?
No. While Brad specialises in landscape and nature photography, the principles he teaches—connection, intention, observation, attention, and reflection—apply across all photographic genres. If you're drawn to using photography as a tool for personal expression and growth, Brad's mentoring will serve you regardless of your specific photographic interests. However, his in-person field tuition naturally focuses on landscape and nature photography, primarily in Welsh locations, but also available in a location of your choosing.
I'm worried I'm not ‘‘artistic’’ enough for this type of mentoring—should I still apply?
Absolutely. Brad's philosophy recognises that everyone has a unique song in their heart waiting to be sung. You've experienced life in a completely different way from anyone else, which means you have a perspective worth expressing. Brad's role is to help you build confidence in your vision and reach greater self-awareness. There are no ‘‘failures’’ along the creative path—only lessons. His sessions create a safe space for child-like curiosity, experimentation, and authentic expression.
Program Details & Logistics
What does a typical mentoring session with Brad cover?
Sessions are completely tailored to your needs, but typically include:
Deep listening and understanding of your current creative challenges
Exploring your authentic vision and what you're drawn to photograph
Building understanding of light, composition, and storytelling
Philosophical conversations about photography's role in your life
Practical guidance on technical aspects when needed
Creative challenges to expand your thinking and seeing
Portfolio review and feedback
Mindset work and personal development
Field sessions incorporate observational practices to ‘‘allow photographs to reveal themselves’’ while in the landscape.
What happens during the in-person field tuition days?
Brad's in-person field experiences are completely bespoke, crafted around your unique creative journey, skill level, and artistic aspirations. After an in-depth consultation, he designs a custom experience that honors your current abilities while gently stretching you toward your creative edge. You might explore the misty valleys of Mid Wales, the ancient woodlands of Eryri (Snowdonia), or locations that call to your soul. Sessions might focus on mastering technical aspects of challenging light, diving deep into meditative seeing practices, reconnecting with childlike wonder, or pushing beyond compositional comfort zones—whatever your soul is calling for.
Can I combine in-person tuition with the online mentoring programme?
Yes. Many students find the most powerful transformation comes from hybrid programmes combining regular online mentoring calls with periodic in-person field experiences. This allows for consistent guidance and support whilst also creating immersive, hands-on learning opportunities in the Welsh landscape. Custom packages can be designed during your discovery call.
What locations does Brad take students to in Wales?
Brad has extensive knowledge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and Mid Wales, including spectacular, lesser-trodden locations rich in photographic potential. These are sacred places he knows intimately—some hold special personal significance, like where he met his life partner. Specific locations are chosen based on your skill level, goals, weather conditions, and the photographic opportunities available. Brad approaches these landscapes with reverence and respect for their ancient, mystical powers.
What if I have an unpredictable schedule or travel frequently?
The programs are designed around your life, not the other way around. Sessions can be rescheduled at short notice, assignments can be adapted for travel, and WhatsApp messaging provides 24/7 access to Brad. Previous clients have found that travel actually enhanced their photographic practice as they applied new ways of seeing in unfamiliar places. Flexibility is built into the mentoring approach.
How long does the mentoring programme last?
The Hero's Journey runs for 12 months, but once you join Brad's community, you're part of the network for as long as you choose. Even after completing your programme, you'll have ongoing access to the private Facebook group for continued support and advice as your photography business and practice continue to evolve. Shorter programmes (3-6 months) are also available.
What You'll Learn & Experience
What are the five fundamental pillars Brad teaches?
Brad's approach to landscape photography is built on five fundamental pillars:
Connection: Developing a deep connection with the natural world and yourself
Intention: Creating photographs with a clear purpose and meaning
Observation: Learning to truly see beyond the immediately obvious
Attention: Bringing mindful awareness to the present moment
Reflection: Understanding your work and its deeper significance
These pillars transform photography from technical documentation into a practice of self-expression and spiritual development.
Will I learn technical photography skills, or is it all philosophical?
Both. Whilst Brad's primary focus is on ‘‘The Art of Seeing’’—helping you develop artistic vision, compositional understanding, and meaningful storytelling—technical guidance is provided when needed. Brad has extensive technical knowledge and can address camera settings, working with challenging light, long exposure techniques, and other technical aspects. However, the emphasis is on using technical proficiency to serve your authentic creative vision rather than getting lost in gear obsession.
How will this mentoring help me develop my unique photographic voice?
Brad's approach recognises that your unique voice emerges from authentic self-expression and genuine connection to what moves you. Through deep listening, thoughtful questioning, and guided exploration, he helps you uncover the stories you're drawn to tell and the emotions you wish to convey. Rather than teaching you to photograph like him or anyone else, he guides you to photograph like only you can—informed by your own life experiences, perspective, and inner landscape.
Can this mentoring help me turn photography into a profession?
Yes. Brad built his photography business from the ground up in just seven years, achieving international publication, gallery exhibitions, and a thriving mentoring practice. He understands the journey from beginner to professional intimately. For those seeking to build a photography business, the mentoring includes practical guidance on branding, marketing, finding clients, pricing, and building a sustainable creative career—all whilst maintaining artistic integrity and avoiding burnout.
What kind of personal transformation can I expect?
Students often experience increased mindfulness, deeper presence, enhanced self-understanding, greater creative confidence, and clarity around their life purpose. Many report that photography becomes a tool for healing past wounds, processing emotions, and finding peace. The transformation extends far beyond photography—Brad's students have shed tears whilst discussing their family lives, found courage to make significant life changes, and discovered authentic self-expression. The camera becomes a vehicle for self-acceptance, which naturally leads to acceptance of others.
Photography as Healing & Transformation
How does Brad use photography for personal healing and transformation?
Brad's approach recognises photography as a spiritual practice and tool for psychological healing. The creative process helps transmute pain into creative power, allowing you to process emotions and unburden psychological baggage. Moving through landscapes whilst seeking photographs creates both physical and emotional movement. The practice of truly seeing—looking beyond the obvious, experimenting with perspectives—develops skills that transfer to how you see people, situations, and yourself with greater understanding, empathy, and compassion.
What does Brad mean by photography as a ‘‘spiritual practice’’?
For Brad, photography transcends hobby or profession—it's a way of being in relationship with the world. It involves walking on sacred soil with reverence, opening yourself to receive ancient wisdom from the landscape, connecting with the Earth's natural frequency, and using the camera as a tool for presence and mindfulness. This approach treats the Welsh landscape as a teacher, healer, and source of profound transformation. It's about belonging to the landscape as much as photographing it.
I've been through difficult times—can photography help with that?
Brad understands adversity intimately, having grown up in a violent and abusive home and navigated his own healing journey. He found photography during a period of personal reflection following heartbreak and depression. The camera became his path to healing, transformation, and discovering his purpose. He now uses what he's learned to guide others through their own growth and healing journeys. Photography offers a way to process difficult experiences, find beauty amidst pain, and create meaning from suffering.
What does Brad mean by ‘‘awakening to beauty’’?
Brad believes we collectively long for deeper connections with our loved ones, ourselves, and the natural world, but our minds are often elsewhere. When you learn to truly see through photography—to notice light, texture, relationships, fleeting moments—you begin to experience life more fully. This heightened awareness transfers from the landscape to everyday life, helping you experience beauty, wonder, and presence that enriches your entire existence. It's about learning to see again, as if for the first time.
Practical Questions
What equipment do I need for Brad's mentoring programs and tuition?
It is advised that you have a camera capable of manual exposure control (DSLR, mirrorless, or even advanced compact cameras work). The specific brand or model doesn't matter—Brad doesn't focus on gear but on vision. For field sessions, bring weatherproof clothing suitable for Welsh conditions, sturdy walking boots, and any lenses you own. A tripod is recommended for landscape work, but not essential to start. Brad sometimes leaves his own camera behind during tuition to focus entirely on your development.
Do I need to live in Wales or the UK to work with Brad?
No. Whilst in-person field tuition naturally requires travel to Wales (or Brad travelling to you), the core mentoring programme is available globally via video calls. Brad has worked with international clients who combine online mentoring with occasional trips to Wales for immersive field experiences. Online-only programmes are also highly effective for developing your artistic voice, receiving portfolio feedback, and experiencing profound personal transformation.
How do I get started with Brad's mentoring?
The journey begins with a discovery call—a phone or Zoom consultation where Brad learns about your photography journey, creative aspirations, challenges, and what success looks like for you. This conversation helps determine if you're a good fit for each other and allows Brad to propose a completely customised program that serves your highest creative good. Book your discovery call through the website to begin your transformation.
What's included in the discovery call?
The discovery call is a no-obligation conversation (typically 15 minutes) where Brad asks some key questions to help him understand your journey, tailor his approach, and ensure he can genuinely serve your needs. You'll receive advice on where to go next, whether that is in-person tuition, online-only mentoring, or a blend of both approaches.
Can I read testimonials from Brad's previous students?
Yes. Brad has received wonderful reviews from students who have experienced transformation through his mentoring and tuition. Visit the mentoring page to read detailed testimonials from photographers who have worked with Brad. Students consistently praise his ability to listen deeply, ask powerful questions, create safe spaces for exploration, and guide authentic creative development without imposing his own vision.
Does Brad work with camera clubs or groups?
Yes. Brad delivers talks and presentations to camera clubs and photography groups, sharing his unique perspective on photography as a spiritual practice and tool for transformation. He also offers creative workshops for various audiences, including primary school children and young people. Contact Brad directly to discuss group workshop opportunities or speaking engagements.
About Wales & Snowdonia
Why is Wales/Snowdonia significant for Brad's photography?
The sacred Welsh landscape—particularly Eryri (Snowdonia) and Mid Wales—has been instrumental in Brad's own transformation. He found healing, purpose, and belonging in these mountains, valleys, and ancient woodlands following turbulent formative years. For Brad, this landscape possesses tremendous depth, meaning, and mystical power. It's where he developed his artistic voice and vision. He approaches these places with reverence, seeing them as teachers that reveal wisdom and beauty to open-hearted, curious souls willing to cross the threshold into the unknown.
What makes the Welsh landscape special for photography?
The Welsh landscape offers dramatic mountains, misty valleys, ancient woodlands, and ever-changing light conditions that create extraordinary photographic opportunities. Beyond the technical potential, these landscapes hold ancient wisdom and healing energy. Brad knows lesser-trodden locations rich in photographic potential but relatively undiscovered by tourists. The combination of natural beauty, mystical atmosphere, and Brad's intimate knowledge creates powerful opportunities for both stunning photographs and personal transformation.
What's the weather like in Wales for photography?
Wales is known for changeable weather, which actually creates remarkable photographic opportunities—dramatic clouds, atmospheric mist, beautiful light breaking through storms, and conditions that change minute by minute. Brad works with weather rather than against it, helping you see creative opportunities in all conditions. Proper weatherproof clothing is essential, but difficult weather often yields the most memorable and meaningful photographs.
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