Eryri (Snowdonia), UK Residential Landscape Photography Workshop

• Four nights and five days of luxury accommodation in Snowdonia.

• Transport throughout the retreat.

• Expert photography tuition and location guidance from an internationally published photographer and writer.

• Plenty of time for direct one to one tuition throughout the week.

• A deep education around light and composition, and how to make use of the available conditions for photography.

• Technical guidance, understanding of your camera, the exposure triangle, and how to use your histogram.

• Post- processing guidance in both Lightroom and Photoshop.

• In depth discussions and exercises based around all forms of creativity, from photography to writing to creating a connection with yourself, the landscape and your audience.

• An open, curious, and non-judgmental mind.

• Food. There will be facilities for self-catering plus cafes and restaurants nearby to eat at.

• Your photography equipment; camera, tripod, memory cards, filters if you have them, and spare batteries (and chargers).

• Good quality and varied outdoor clothing. Bear in mind that this is Wales and the weather can be unpredictable. The weather won’t be stopping us so come prepared for heavy rain, frosts and gale force winds.

• An umbrella.

• Wellies could be useful for off-road adventures.

• A laptop if you have one. We will have time in the evening to review and discuss photographs.

• Some comfortable lounge wear for the evenings.

• A journal to record thoughts and write your reflections.

It is necessary that you are able to use your camera to a reasonable level ie. you can navigate around the interface, use ‘manual’ mode, and understand the essential settings. There will not be any time dedicated to helping attendees learn the fundamentals of photography. This retreat will be focusing fully on the art of seeing (composition) and the deeper, philosophical side of photography.

• Using photography and writing as a means to build a deeper understanding of yourself, and develop more empathy and understanding towards yourself and the world around you.

• How to use writing practices and open, honest discussions about our life experiences to add depth and meaning to your work and help you create with purpose.

• Creating depth in your photographs by combining different elements, focal lengths and settings.

• Discerning between what to leave in a photograph vs what to leave out.

• Advancing your compositions by scouting and intimately getting to know the area in which you are exploring.

• Using the art of visualisation in photography to foresee a final photograph.

• Understanding light and how different lighting conditions and directions can lead to the development of your own unique style of imagery.

• Photography challenges throughout the week which will see you tackling a range of problems and having to figure out ways to navigate these to get your shot.

• Using balance and symmetry in your photography and creating a journey or pathway for your viewer to follow.

• Using the landscape to tell deeper and more meaningful stories to your audience.

• Connection practices to be ‘here’ in the landscape and adopting the ‘observation before creation’ motto.

• Deepen your self-awareness and understanding of why you create through reflective, thought-provoking conversation and writing practices (optional).

• Receive professional tuition that will be tailored to you and your personal needs.

• Learn to better navigate your internal landscape and translate your thoughts and feelings into your photographs.

• Express your most authentic Self in the presence of Brad Carr, who shared his soul in his 2025 solo exhibition, Finding Light, at Plas Glyn y Weddw.

• Learn to use the art of photography as a tool for healing and spiritual growth, as explained by Brad Carr in his creative essay, A Dance Between Thought & Being, which was initially published in Nature Vision Magazine.