Landscape, Nature & Woodland Photography Workshops in Eryri (Snowdonia) & Mid Wales
Your thoughts, your camera, your photographs.
Are you looking to take your landscape and nature photography to the next level and learn how to tell powerful and compelling stories with your camera?
If so, then I would like to invite you to join me and a small team of likeminded photographers as we head outdoors into the wild landscape of Eryri (Snowdonia) and picturesque hills and valleys of mid Wales in search of some photographs that will last a lifetime.
‘‘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.’’
About the Workshops
These photography workshops have been carefully designed to give you a space to create personally expressive photographs that tell your own story.
My goal is not to guide a group of people to the same places in which I once stood, telling them which settings to use to create something that I once saw. These days are designed to get you thinking like you, and seeing in a way that only you can.
I don’t want to spend the morning talking at 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 one day nature and landscape photography workshops.
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 morning full of open, honest, interesting and philosophical discussion about light, life and landscape; all with the aim of helping you to develop as an artist.
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 in conversation as there is creating photographs. I hope to inspire a new breed of photographers that are, perhaps, more conscious of their ‘why’ as well as their own place here on earth - as human beings that are a part of Nature and not separate from it.
These days, therefore, are as much about connection than anything, and the landscape will provide the space for you to bring the most authentic version of yourself to create work that communicates from the core of your existence.
‘‘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.’’
About me
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 in which way I view our natural world, as well as producing a positive change in my own health and wellbeing. The camera has helped me to further understand this existence and offered me a great sense of purpose. It has forced me to ask questions, and my time outdoors in nature has given me the space that I needed to find the answers.
Over the past few years, the natural world has become something of a sanctuary for me; a place that I go to for healing. This special connection with nature has influenced my approach towards landscape photography and the directions that I choose to take with my art. 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 great levels of personal growth and it can lead to a deeper sense of self-awareness. Not only that, but deepening our connection with Mother Nature, in turn, means a deeper relationship, and, therefore, more empathy and understanding of ourselves. If we can develop that within ourselves, then we can allow for more with each other, resulting in a more harmonious world to exist in.
It is my desire to share knowledge and experiences, 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 that wish to move in a similar direction and make positive changes towards crafting a new kind of world.
I am a caring, 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 as I much prefer to let people experiment and develop their own creativity and vision, whilst I hang around on the sidelines, offering guidance and insights and posing questions for clients pondering.
From my own 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.
My workshops are not all about learning. Bring coffee, have fun, experiment and become part of a community of like-minded people. You’ll be sure to leave the workshops feeling inspired, more creative and with memories that will last a lifetime.
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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:
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 FOR 2025
Into the Woods | Evolve Your Vision
Join me for a unique, three-day landscape photography workshop in South Wales, where we will be exploring a relatively unknown woodland in the Black Mountains.
Coming Soon
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
Rhiwargor & Lake Vywnwy
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
Into the Woods | 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