Photographing with Purpose: A Journey of Self-Discovery Through the Art of Photography

A Transformational Coaching Experience with Professional Photographer and Nature Writer, Brad Carr

Landscape & Nature Photography as a Pathway to Purpose and Fulfilment

Reconnect with Your Creativity, Unearth Your Authentic Voice, and Live from Your Soul

This is a transformational, six or twelve-month creativity coaching experience with internationally published landscape photographer and Nature writer, Brad Carr. Through this mentoring package, Brad will guide you on your journey to create with intention, face your fears, find your deepest Truths, heal old wounds, write new stories, share your voice with integrity, and awaken the artist within.

Everyone has a story inside that is waiting to be told—and I am here to help you tell yours. If you have felt the unrelenting pull to create something meaningful and leave a legacy behind, then, perhaps, like me, you have known what it is like to drift, to long, to ache for more than an empty picture on a screen, and to wander alone in solitude across ancient landscapes in pursuit of the photograph—but something much deeper than the photograph altogether.

This mentoring program has been designed for photographers and artists who are searching for that ‘something’; who know they have gold buried deep inside the walls of their hearts; and who are ready to relentlessly excavate their internal landscape to discover it.

This is a call to arms for the curious souls, the seekers, the truthtellers, and the feelers—those who wish to make a difference in the world with their sacred wellspring of creativity.

Photographing with Purpose isn’t just about creating better photographs—it’s about becoming more of who you are through the process of creating photographs.

  • GISDA

    We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Brad for the incredible series of sessions he delivered for us at GISDA. The sessions were absolutely amazing – truly something special.

    Brad created such a safe, supportive space with a strong focus on self-expression. He brought out the best in the young people, encouraging them to open up, share, and support each other in a way that was genuinely beautiful to witness. His approach was warm, respectful, and inspiring, and it was clear that the young people felt completely comfortable in his presence.

    What stood out most was how naturally Brad built trust – several of the young people even mentioned how much they appreciated the atmosphere he created, and how easy it was to express themselves honestly around him.

    We can’t recommend Brad enough. These sessions would benefit just about anyone – the impact they’ve had on our group has been incredible, and we’re so grateful for the experience.

  • Alix, GISDA Workshop Attendee

    ‘‘I have learnt so much through these sessions, things about myself and the people around me that I never took notice of.  I have also been pulled closer and closer to the beauty around me through every session.  You have given me an opportunity to grow in so many ways.  You've also given me a chance to practice my photography and my creative writing.  I never thought I'd be sitting here today with a book full of poems and songs, and a camera filled with not only beautiful pictures, but beautiful memories.’’

  • Allison Poole ★★★★★

    What an amazing workshop. I’ve visited the area on numerous occasions, but never have I taken in all of its beauty.
    Brad’s style of tuition is that of a teacher, if required, but more importantly as a coach making you think; ‘Why am I taking this photo?’ ‘How can I improve it?’
    I came away from the day knowing more about my camera but the biggest takeaway was the realisation that photography really does make you stop, look and consider your surroundings.
    Thanks to Brad, I’m itching to get back out in the great outdoors with my camera and look out for more photographic opportunities.

  • Ian Price ★★★★★

    Brad’s style of teaching is that of a coach that wants to help you get the best out of your own vision and art. This is not about telling you what to do, it is about asking you to think about why you are taking that particular picture and how you might improve it. This is for those who really want to take their photography to a new level of meaning and thinking. I made me realise that the most important part of the experience is to be out in nature and to try and use my photography to share the benefits of how this makes me feel.

  • Joe Hadley ★★★★★

    Brad was very open from the get-go. We discussed not just the technical and professional side of photography but everything in between. Brad asked just as many questions as he answered so it really felt like being out with a friend as much as a tutor. He was non-judgmental and encouraged me to embrace my style. On the technical side, we focused on finding the correct shutter speed and aperture, using angular perspective and zoom to bring attention to a certain subject and dealing with difficult lighting. I found all of this extremely useful and can immediately see a huge improvement in my own photographs.

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Your Mentoring Experience:

Throughout the program, you will follow a similar path to the one that I have walked—not the same because everyone’s is unique to them. You will move from uncertainty and confusion to clarity, confidence, and true creative power, channeling your innate ability to bring your dreams into reality.

Each module weaves together:

  • Deep reflection and journaling practices

  • Nature-based photography assignments and observation exercises

  • Honest, heart-led, intuitive coaching conversations

  • Personal development, spiritual wisdom, and practical creativity

I will guide you to:

  • Reconnect with your soul’s Truth

  • Refine your artistic voice

  • Uncover your deepest ‘why’

  • Embrace the emotional power behind your personal story

  • Share your work and story with courage, confidence, clarity and Truth

The Hero’s Journey Ahead

"The hero's journey is about the courage to seek the depths; the image of creative rebirth; the eternal cycle of change within us."

- Joseph Campbell, The Hero’s Journey

Your program will be built around the following steps:

The Call to Create – Reawakening to your soul’s purpose: understanding your journey so far

Vision vs Voice – Discovering how you see, why you see this way, and understanding what you are saying with your creativity

Observe, Reflect, Respond – Photographing with your whole being—becoming a part of the landscape and using Nature as a mirror for self-understanding

Discovering Themes in Your Work – Increase self-understanding by finding your emotional fingerprint

The Voice Behind the Photograph – Naming, writing, and expressing through words (spoken or written)

Sharing with Integrity – Letting your work be seen.

Evolving Purpose – Embracing growth and change in your photography and within yourself

The Return with Elixir – Bring your truth back into the world. Finding the courage to share your message.

‘‘In a world quickly becoming overrun by data and machines – machines that can now apparently ‘create’ art – maybe it is time we doubled down on what makes us human. That means excavating and exploring the worlds we have kept hidden inside our fragile hearts for so long.’’

- Brad Carr, Photographing Feelings

Creative work is not about pleasing algorithms or appeasing judges—it is about awakening to our true, deeper, spiritual nature. It is about using creativity as a healing force—a tool for personal growth and transformation. It is about connecting with the natural world and, more importantly, with the deepest part of yourself. If my words resonate with you, then you are in the right place.

Let’s walk this path together for a while.

This Mentoring Package is for You if:

  • You feel disconnected from your life force and innate supply of creativity, and have lost a sense of meaning in your life

  • You are tired of giving your power away to corporations and other people and wish to step into your own light

  • You want to create from a place of honesty, not ego

  • You wish to discover your personal Truth and bring your own dreams and visions into reality

  • You’re craving a deeper sense of purpose in your photography

  • You want your photographs to communicate more than a time or a place

  • You’re tired of chasing algorithms and wish to create for your soul

Are You Feeling Inspired by the Sound of this Transformational Mentoring Package?

I offer a completely free 15-minute discovery call before embarking upon any mentoring or journey. This is the perfect opportunity for us to get to know each other and for me to gain an understanding of you, your creative journey, and your needs. I recommend coming armed with a question or two. Make the most of this FREE call. I am an open book when it comes to my creative journey and life story, and I love to share some of my deepest wisdom with other creatively-minded people.

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.

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.