Offering therapeutic photography and mindful photography workshops throughout Yorkshire and online, we focus on merging photography with mental health. Mindful Photography UK, a community interest company, empowers communities to adopt reflective photography techniques for personal growth and to encourage healing through photography. We support mindful photography for beginners and help participants express emotions through photography.
WHAT'S ON — SPRING & SUMMER 2026 in North Yorkshire Mindful Photography with Rebecca Hello, Here's a full roundup of everything coming up over the next few months. Whether you're new to mindful photography or returning for more, there's something for everyone. Our workshops in this series are for a project Step Up that’s for …
YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROGRAMME · WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY Six weeks. One camera. A world seen differently. Sometimes the most powerful transformations happen in the most mundane moments. Over six weeks, a group of young people picked up smartphones and a DSLR camera— and in doing so, discovered something far more valuable than photography. Don't wait for …
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What’s something most people don’t understand? Many people switch off the moment they hear the word photography, and perhaps, that reaction is completely understandable. “I don’t have a camera. I’m not creative. Photography isn’t for me.” These are some of the most common things we hear — and they are also some of the most …
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One of the biggest lessons from our Eastfield project is that community partnerships make our work possible. This project grew through collaboration with organisations including Carers Plus, More Than Books, Sparks, SWR Mind and Living Well. Local businesses also supported the project by displaying leaflets and helping us reach residents who may not normally engage …
Reflecting on our work in Eastfield, one thing is clear: the conversation around wellbeing is growing, and communities want accessible ways to engage with it. Mindful photography – part of the wider field of therapeutic photography – has proven to be a powerful tool for personal reflection, creativity and community connection. Through this project we …
When we began delivering mindful photography workshops in Eastfield, our goal was modest: reach at least 25 people through five sessions. In reality, the project reached 76 participants directly. Across workshops, one-to-one sessions and community events, people explored photography as a way to slow down, observe their surroundings and reconnect with the present moment. The …
At Mindful Photography UK CIC, we believe that sometimes the most powerful way to support wellbeing is simply helping people slow down and notice the world around them. Over the past year we have been working with the community in Eastfield, Scarborough to introduce mindful photography – a simple but powerful approach that blends photography …
As we step out of February, we are excited to announce our free programmes designed for those looking to slow down and truly appreciate their surroundings. Our recent still life session was a wonderful success, encouraging participants to capture the beauty of everyday moments through photography. Make sure your calendars are free for more mindful …
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Celebrating Women Through Therapeutic Photography Workshops in York Zoe Cooper with Mindful Photography UK 2026 Over the past few months, I had the incredible opportunity to run ten sessions across various locations in York, dedicated to supporting women in enhancing their self-esteem through the medium of photography. Our goal was simple: to slow down and …
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