Transformative Landscape & Nature Photography Workshops Throughout Wales and the UK
Discover Your Unique Creative Vision Through Mindful Landscape & Nature Photography Workshops with Me, Brad Carr
Transform Your Landscape & Nature Photography with a Revolutionary Group Workshop Experience
Join me, Brad Carr, and a small group of like-minded photographers in the wild, ancient landscapes of Eryri (Snowdonia), the forgotten woodlands of Mid Wales, and beyond.
These are much more than standard photography workshops; they're invitations to slow down, reveal your authentic self, reconnect with the spirit of Nature, and unearth your true creative voice.
See what other Photographers are Saying:
“A great day with Brad at Rhiwagor falls. Brad challenges you both as an individual and as a group making you reflect on your photographic style and approach as well as offering technical tips on technique and composition. Importantly, you get plenty of time to slow down and really consider what you are trying to get out of each photograph. Brad is not just about the photography but uses this as a medium to think wider and consider your own journey and philosophy. Beautiful scenery, something new around each corner. Highly recommended.’’
Ian Pickles. ★★★★★
My Photographs have Featured in:
Why Learn with Me?
A Revolutionary Approach to Landscape Photography Tuition
These workshops have been carefully designed to give you space to create personally expressive photographs that tell your own story. This isn't about replicating my vision or learning a formula; it's about discovering how you see the world and expressing that unique vision through the lens of your camera.
My goal is not to guide a group of people to the same places I once stood, telling them which settings to use to create something I once saw. These days are designed to get you thinking like you, and seeing in a way that only you can.
A Personal Journey of Transformation
My photography journey began in 2018 during a period of personal reflection and transition following a heartbreak that awakened me to my grief. What started as a simple walk to Pistyll Rhaeadr with a camera became a transformative experience that completely changed my outlook on life, leading to deep healing, personal growth, and the unearthing of a profound purpose.
This lived experience and my embodied understanding of photography's power to heal and invoke spiritual transformation shape every aspect of my approach to photography workshops.
‘‘Photography holds such great power as a form of art and creative practice. It can be transformational for the human spirit; the camera, a tool for personal and spiritual development that can lead a person towards a place of deep healing and greater self-awareness.
Photography, for me, has been as much an alternative form of therapy as anything else. I walk now, a much changed version of myself in comparison to the version of me that existed before I reconnected with my soul through the art of Nature photography.’’
See what other Photographers are Saying:
‘‘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. It 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.’’
Ian P. ★★★★★
What Makes These Workshops Different?
Your Thoughts, Your Camera, Your Story
It is my goal to empower you as the photographer so that you understand your own thought processes and learn to take photographs that only you know how to take and why you are taking them. This isn't just photography — this will be a day full of open, honest, interesting, and philosophical discussion about light, life, and landscape, all to help you develop as an artist. These workshops are a safe space to express your full self — a container for curiosity, experimentation, imagination, and wonder, where beauty can emerge in all forms.
A Philosophy-Led Approach
On workshop days, I commit much of my focus towards the more spiritual, emotional, and psychological side of the art. There is as much time spent exploring the inner landscapes through conversation as there is creating photographs. I hope to inspire a new breed of photographers who are, perhaps, more conscious of their creative ‘why’ as well as their own place here on Earth: as human beings that are a part of Nature and not separate from it.
Learning Through Experience, Not Lectures
I don't want to spend the morning talking to you. I believe that learning is best done through action. Therefore, you'll be given plenty of time and freedom to explore the landscape, yourself, and your own creativity throughout these landscape & Nature photography workshops. From my own lived experience, I have found that learning is best achieved through trial and error. I like to get you to go where your own curiosity leads you, and then I provide you with the tools and knowledge to be able to answer your own questions.
Small Groups, Deeper Connections
I work with small groups to ensure everyone receives personal attention and we can build a genuine sense of community. These workshops are not just about learning — bring coffee, have fun, experiment, and become part of a community of like-minded people. You'll be sure to leave feeling inspired, more creative, and with memories that will last a lifetime.
What You'll Discover During a Workshop
Technical & Creative Skills
Creating depth in your photographs by combining different elements, focal lengths, and settings
Understanding what to leave in a photograph versus what to leave out
Advancing your compositions by scouting and intimately getting to know the areas you explore
Visualisation in photography
Understanding light and how different lighting conditions and directions can lead to the development of your own unique style
Using balance and symmetry in your photography
Creating a journey or pathway for your viewer to follow
Deeper Understanding
Using the landscape to tell deeper and more meaningful stories to your audience
Embark upon photography challenges throughout the day, which will see you tackling a range of problems and having to work out ways to navigate these to get your shot
Learning to recognise the elements that make up a good photograph: storyline, light, composition, textures, depth of field, subject isolation
How to develop your own style of seeing in photography and build a body of self-expressive work that you can be proud of
Personal Growth Through Creative Practice
Photography can be so much more than just a hobby. For me, it has been a form of therapy; it has increased my self-awareness & understanding and helped me connect more deeply to the planet that I call home, as well as everyone in it. I know that it can become something similar for you, too, if you would like it to. During these workshop experiences, I will impart some of my wider philosophies and guide you to the intersection where landscape photography meets personal development.
A Sense of Community
We all need to feel a sense of community, don't we? The last few years have been challenging in many ways. What could be better than a relaxing, meditative walk in nature with like-minded people, sharing stories and creating beautiful photographs? You'll also receive an invitation to my private Facebook group, where you can continue your learning and connect with fellow photographers who share similar values.
A Strengthened Connection to Nature, Self, and Other
Nature photography can be so much more than just capturing beautiful scenes. These workshops offer you:
A space to slow down and be present
Freedom to explore your own creative vision
Philosophical discussions about light, life, and landscape
A container for genuine self-expression
The opportunity to use your camera as a tool for personal development
Connection with others who understand the deeper 'why' of Nature 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.’’
- Brad Carr, Learning to See Again, Published in On Landscape, 2024
About Me, Brad Carr
I'm Brad Carr, an internationally published fine art landscape photographer, writer, and creative mentor based in Mid Wales.
My photographs of Wales's ancient woodlands, serene mountain lakes, and timeless landscapes have been featured in leading photography publications, including On Landscape, Outdoor Photography, and Nature Vision. My debut exhibition, Finding Light, was viewed by an estimated 20,000 people at Plas Glyn y Weddw, one of Wales's oldest and most prestigious galleries, in 2025.
Over the past seven years behind the camera, I have developed a strong connection to the spirit of Nature and the Welsh landscape, which has inspired an immense amount of personal and spiritual growth. My photography excursions have had a profound impact on the way I view our natural world, as well as producing a positive change in my own health and wellbeing.
I believe that photography can be the vehicle for so much more than merely documenting a location. It provides a platform to communicate complex thoughts and emotions, it can be responsible for profound levels of personal growth, and it can lead us to a place of deeper self-awareness and understanding, allowing us to foster stronger connections and relationships with everyone around us.
My Teaching Philosophy
I am a compassionate, understanding, and patient person. I take my time and communicate in such a way that reaches all levels and abilities. I'm not what you might call a talking teacher — I much prefer to let you experiment and develop your own creativity and vision, whilst I hang around on the sidelines, offering guidance and insights and posing questions for you to ponder.
My greatest desire is to share knowledge and wisdom, communicate my own thoughts and philosophies behind my art, help people to build their own connection to the natural world, and contribute my part towards building a community of people who wish to move in a similar direction and make positive changes towards crafting a better world for tomorrow.
My Five Pillars of Landscape Photography
Through years of walking Wales's ancient woodlands and bearing witness to Snowdonia's transient moods and guiding countless others to refine their creative vision, I've developed a framework that addresses what's often missing in landscape photography education: a structured approach to the deeper work of creating meaningful, self-expressive photographs.
The Five Pillars of Landscape Photography aren't rules to follow or techniques to master. They are invitations to a more conscious way of working – one that transforms photography from the documentation of a place or recording of time into genuine artistic expression.
The Five Pillars:
1. Connection — Establishing a genuine relationship with the place before lifting the camera
2. Intention — Understanding the deeper purpose behind what you're creating
3. Observation — Moving from looking to truly seeing what the landscape reveals
4. Attention — Focusing your awareness purposefully to craft compelling photographs
5. Reflection — Discovering what your photographs reveal about you and your unique vision
Together, these pillars form the foundation for landscape & Nature photography that transcends technical proficiency and enters the realm of authentic self-expression.
See what other Photographers are Saying:
“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.’’
Allison P. ★★★★★
FAQ’s
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Please note: Prior knowledge of camera settings and how to shoot in manual is recommended if you are to get the most out of most of these workshops. Keep an eye out for ‘beginner friendly workshops’ if you are looking to familiarise yourself with your camera and it’s settings.
Creating depth in your photographs by combining different elements, focal lengths and settings.
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.
Visualisation in photography.
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 morning 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.
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A sense of community. We all need that at the moment, don’t we? The last couple of years have been tough. What could be better than a relaxing, meditative walk in nature with likeminded people, sharing stories and creating beautiful photographs?
Invitation to my exclusive, closed group on Facebook where you can continue your learning.
Increase your knowledge of and familiarity with your camera and learn some of the basics that allow you to go out and create a photograph.
Learn to recognise the elements that make up a good photograph including; storyline, light, composition, textures, depth of field, subject isolation.
Knowledge on how to develop your own style in photography. Learn to build a body of work that you can be proud of.
Photography can be so much more than just a hobby. For me, it has been a form of therapy, it’s increased my level of self-awareness and helped me to connect to this planet that I call my home. I hope that it can become much the same for you too, if you would like.
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For those who don’t understand aperture, shutter speed and ISO (and how to shoot in manual), please keep an eye out for the ‘beginner friendly’ option when selecting a date, or consider booking your bespoke 1-to-1 lesson before attending a group workshop. These can be tailored to your specific needs and are available in a location of your choice.
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I am currently offering dates for a choice of two workshop locations; one here in Mid Wales and another in Snowdonia.
Both are relatively flat and easily accessible.
More workshop locations and dates will be released in the future and are listed below. Email newsletter subscribers will be informed exclusively before anyone else.
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Suitable footwear and clothing.
Your choice of hot drink and snacks. We will stop for some breaks which will allow us to refresh and give you a chance to ask any questions.
Camera, selection of lenses and a manual.
Spare batteries & SD cards.
Tripod - not essential but recommended (I have some spares if needed).
Waterproof camera case/ large sandwich bag and elastic band in case it rains.
Raincoat & waterproof trousers recommended.
Notepad & pen.
Personal & equipment insurance if desired as these won’t be provided by Brad Carr Photography.
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Each location will be graded out of 5 for hiking difficulty. 1 being easy, 5 being the most challenging.
All locations currently offered are on relatively flat ground. I will eventually be offering a range of hiking & wild camping multi-day workshops. Join the newsletter for updates on this.
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Standard workshops tend to last for around 8 hours. Some are shorter, and last for around 4 hours. All are labelled more specifically when you explore each location and date. There will be some time after each of the sessions to go over any questions that you have. I will allocate around an hour after the session for summary and questions.
Now you have all of the essential information, are you ready to:
Explore some of Wales’ most beautiful and tranquil locations?
Take your understanding of light & composition to the next level?
Strengthen your connection to our natural world by developing a deeper understanding of yourself and your surroundings?
If you are then turn the next corner and venture into one of the locations listed below to find out more and book your place on one of these workshops. There are a limited number of dates available so be sure to act quickly if you wish to secure your place.
Subscribers to my newsletter will receive first refusal on all upcoming one day workshops.
Regular Workshops:
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Spirit of Snowdonia | The Gwydir Forest
Explore some of the lesser trodden footpaths and lakes in Eryri (Snowdonia). This workshop offers guaranteed peace of mind and plenty of time to think about compositions away from the national parks’ usual crowds.
Hiking difficulty 2/5
NEW DATES COMING SOON
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Spirit of Snowdonia | Land of Dragons
Explore one of the most beautiful lakes in Eryri (Snowdonia) and climb to the summit of a small but legendary hill for a spectacular view of the Moelwynion range. This workshop offers guaranteed peace of mind and plenty of time to think about compositions away from the national parks’ usual crowds.
Hiking difficulty 3/5
NEW DATES FOR 2025
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The Forgotten Landscape | Rhiwargor
Explore one of Mid Wales’ beautiful locations. The picturesque Lake Vyrnwy is set in the heart of the Berwyn Mountains and borders Snowdonia National Park. The lake and surrounding area boasts some beautiful trees, rare birds and a spectacular waterfall.
Hike difficulty 1/5
NEW DATES FOR 2025
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The Forgotten Landscape | The Great Wood
Explore Mid Wales’ very own forgotten forest; land of ancient oaks, rare mosses and lichen. A designated SSSI and National Nature Reserve that surrounds a beautiful 19th century country mansion that is steeped in history.
Hiking difficulty 1/5
Coming soon
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Autumn in Scotland Weekend Photography Retreat
Come and explore one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes with two of the UK’s most promising young photographers. Brad Carr and Murray Livingston will be running a two day photography retreat in Scotland in autumn 2025.
Upcoming Landscape Photography Workshops:
‘‘A journey into the natural world offers great sanctuary and refuge, a place for stillness and deep reflection. When a man finds himself wandering alone on the clifftops that have been delicately shaped over millennia by the sea's persistent chisel, what else has he to do but look back upon his own life to understand and make peace with the raging tides that carved the caves and crevasses within his own internal landscape?’’
- Brad Carr, Learning to See Again, Published in On Landscape, 2024