Wellbeing Through The Lens
Using photography as a way to slow down, notice the natural world, and reconnect with our surroundings.
Wellbeing Through the Lens offers photography workshops that invite people to experience nature in a more mindful and creative way. Taking place in beautiful outdoor settings across the UK, these sessions encourage participants to slow down, look more closely at their surroundings, and notice the details that often go unseen.
Through gentle guidance and simple photography tips, participants learn how to use their camera or smartphone to capture light, colour, texture, and atmosphere in the landscape around them. The focus is not on technical perfection, but on curiosity, creativity, and enjoying the process of seeing differently.
Spending time outdoors and engaging creatively with the environment can bring a sense of calm and connection. By pausing to observe and photograph the natural world, participants often discover a renewed appreciation for their surroundings, as well as greater confidence in their own creative expression.
These workshops create a relaxed and supportive environment where people can share observations, develop new skills, and experience the restorative benefits of time spent in nature.
What You Will Experience:
Reconnect with Nature: Immerse yourself in serene, beautiful environments that inspire relaxation and creativity.
Boost Your Wellbeing: Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of being in nature. Our workshops are designed to enhance your mental and emotional wellbeing, providing a day of creativity and personal growth.
An overview of what we offer:
• Half-day or full-day well-being through a lens workshops
• Courses spanning 4 to 8 weeks, which may culminate in an exhibition
• Tailored partnership projects or community well-being initiatives
To learn more about Wellbeing Through The Lens workshops and how they can support, you, your staff, or your community, please feel free to email me at marsha@marshaarnold.co.uk
TESTIMONIALS FROM THE WORKSHOPS
“I’m relaxing in my van and contemplating the beautiful day we have had today. I’m not quite sure why, but I feel quite emotional about it. It’s a bit like a switch has been turned on in me, and a love and enjoyment that I’d kind of lost has been opened up to me again. Thank you so very much for your warm encouragement, advice, professional knowledge and understanding of what we needed. I feel incredibly privileged to have been on the receiving end of all this, and I also feel as if it is opening up a new door for me. Who knew that a photography course could make you re-evaluate your life...?!”
“This workshop far exceeded my expectations. I was apprehensive to sign up for it, as I only shoot photos on my phone for fun and thought I might be a bit out of place. But I needn't have had any concerns as Marsha's teaching style was so relatable and inclusive. By the end of the day I felt so much more confident in being able to get the most out of my photographs, there was a clear difference between the photos I took at the beginning of the day and those I was taking by the end of the day.”
“It was good not to have a technical lecture at the beginning nor to have an introduction where people talk about their goals for the day. Taking a person-centred perspective was helpful ("What do YOU like?’). I much preferred the informal style and think that Marsha was effective in getting over key points.”
