‘‘The camera is a bridge that connects two worlds.’’
Tuition & Mentoring for Enthusiasts & Aspiring Professional Landscape Photographers to Create Art Instead of Photographs
Transition from ‘Capturing’ Photographs to Creating Soulful Art that Tells Your Story Through Bespoke Photography Tuition and Transformative Mentoring
An Introduction to My Creative Work and Mindset
Are you someone who feels stuck, uninspired, and unfulfilled in life? Have you found yourself searching for something deeper with your camera and your growing passion for landscape photography?
I'm Brad Carr, and I understand that feeling completely. Seven years ago, I was trapped in a soul-sucking corporate job, healing from my first heartbreak, and using the art of landscape photography to escape into the hills of Mid Wales in pursuit of a purpose. I intuitively knew a more meaningful and creative life was waiting for me, but I couldn't see the path forward.
Landscape & Nature photography and writing became my soul’s lifeline; not just hobbies, but tools for awakening, deepening awareness, and achieving emotional healing. Through the creative process, I discovered my true purpose and transformed my relationship with the natural world, myself, and, in turn, everyone around me.
The creative journey led me from feeling lost and confused to having my photographs and writings featured in international magazines, displayed in one of Wales' most prestigious galleries, and recognised on leading photography podcasts worldwide. I've published photobooks, spoken to thousands of people, made countless deep connections with many others, and built the foundations of a deeply meaningful and purpose-driven photography business, combining my love of photography and creative writing with personal development, philosophy, and spirituality.
I've learned that the technical understanding of the camera is just the beginning of a profound, life-changing journey. A truly magical personal and spiritual transformation is made possible when you learn to infuse your photographs with YOUR personal story, YOUR pain, YOUR growth, and YOUR unique perspective on the world.
If you're ready to move beyond taking pretty pictures and start creating meaningful art that reflects who you are at the deepest level — art that connects with others and nourishes your soul — I'm here to guide you on a truly remarkable journey of self-discovery and creation.
Through private, on-location tuition and bespoke mentoring programs, I help landscape and Nature photographers like you discover your vision, unearth your artistic voice, tell your story through your lens, and create pieces of art that make a genuine difference in the world.
Your deepest creative purpose is calling for you. Let's embrace this unforgettable adventure and journey together through the internal and external landscape towards growth, healing, and profound spiritual transformation.
What other Photographers are Saying:
Ian Price ★★★★★
“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.”
Working with Me Might Lead You to Host a National Exhibition in a Prestigious Gallery
‘‘In May 2025, I was honoured to launch my solo exhibition in Plas Glyn y Weddw, the oldest gallery here in Wales. The exhibition brought to a head seven years of creative work and intensive soul-searching, showcasing my photography and writing to an estimated 20,000 people over a period of seven weeks.
Now, I am looking forward to working with other ambitious photographers, helping them find the meaning in their creative work that might make an exhibition like this possible.’’
My Photographs have Proudly Featured in:
‘‘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.
This art, 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.’’
Discover Some of My Thought-Provoking Creative Essays
I am honoured to have had my essays featured in leading photography magazines across the world alongside my photographs.
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Use Creativity to Tell Your Story, Build Confidence, and Find New Purpose
‘‘For many years, I have been deeply passionate about helping people reach their full potential and become the best versions of themselves that they can be.
Before my photography career, I worked as a personal trainer and football coach. I have always loved helping people build confidence and expand beyond their limits and mental barriers to reach their ultimate potential.
When you come to me for guidance, I treat you as an individual, listening deeply and intently to your needs before deciding how best to proceed. To help you progress, I make it my mission to get to the core of the problem that you might be facing, whether that is personally, spiritually, or professionally.
Curiosity is the key to my tuition and mentoring approach, and I encourage you to come to me with an open mind, ready to embrace new concepts and ideas in pursuit of growth through my photography tuition and mentoring. I will always advise you to simply enjoy the journey of exploration and discovery and not to become too fixated on the results and rewards. Those will come when the time is right and your heart is true.
See what other Photographers are Saying:
Angelika Schneider ★★★★★
“I recently had the opportunity to spend a day with Brad for a one-to-one day at Lake Vyrnwy, and it was an incredibly productive experience. Brad had done his homework and put a lot of effort into creating a custom plan that perfectly matched my shooting style and workflow.
What impressed me most was his decision to leave his own camera behind, which allowed him to focus entirely on my work. This is something I hadn’t seen before, and it made a significant difference. He constantly encouraged me to think about what I was doing, how and why, pushing me to explore different perspectives and techniques.
The day was well-structured yet flexible, and I appreciated the emphasis on practical learning. It was a valuable session that has left a lasting impact on my photography.’’
Learn from Me:
One-to-One Tuition
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Your on-location, one-to-one tuition can be booked in short, 2-hour introductory sessions, half-days (4 hours), full days (8 hours), or multi-day experiences.
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From £175
Private Mentoring
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Private Mentoring can be booked as one-off, 1-hour sessions, multiple sessions, or in a 6-month or 12-month package.
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One-off sessions start from £175.
Long-term mentoring packages start from £995.
Portfolio Reviews
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1-hour
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£175
Learn More About Me & My Landscape Photography Journey
In August 2024, Murray Livingston and I embarked on a multi-day adventure in and around mid-Wales. The result was this emotionally rich documentary filmed and produced by Murray.
In August 2024, I made an appearance on Matt Payne’s legendary F-Stop, Collaborate and Listen podcast for a conversation about my life and journey into landscape photography.
See what other Photographers are Saying:
Ian Pickles ★★★★★
‘‘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. Highly recommended.’’
Frequently Asked Questions
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Brad W. Carr is a professional fine art landscape photographer, writer, mentor, speaker, and author from Mid Wales. He specialises in Nature photography, creative mentoring, and helping people find their authentic voice through artistic expression. With seven years of creative experience and over four years in business, his photographs and writings have featured in leading international publications and his debut Finding Light exhibition was viewed by an estimated 20,000 people in Plas Glyn-y-weddw gallery in Llanbedrog.
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Brad offers one-to-one creativity coaching and mentoring for photographers and creatives, bespoke photography commissions for retreat centres and premium properties, photography workshops, portfolio reviews, and long-term transformational mentoring programmes. He also publishes photobooks and shares wisdom through his blog/journal and Substack publications, Finding Light and Ten Thousand Hours.
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Brad's approach centres on authenticity, truth, and relentless self-expression rather than imitation or following conventional landscape photography rules. He helps clients reveal their truest selves, including wounds and scars, to find their creative power. His philosophy is that in a world increasingly dominated by AI and digital mediums, humans crave real, authentic, emotional stories and genuine human connection and he strives to help people tell their story through the practice photography and writing.
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Brad is based in Mid Wales and works primarily in the Severn Valley and ancient woodlands and still mountain lakes of Eryri (Snowdonia). He serves clients across Wales and the UK for his photography commissions, workshops, and in-person sessions, while also offering online coaching and mentoring internationally via Zoom.
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Yes, Brad's photographs and writings have been featured in leading international photography publications including On Landscape and Outdoor Photography magazines. He has been a 'Featured Photographer' in two of the world’s leading magazines throughout 2025 and is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading landscape photographers.
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Brad's landscape & Nature photography style is mystical, atmospheric, and deeply introspective & emotional, focusing on ancient woodlands, serene lakes, and timeless mountain landscapes. His photographs are described as representing not just the spirit of Nature, but also telling stories of his own inner world, and he creates work that connects the external landscape with internal emotions.
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Brad offers both in-person and remote learning options. Portfolio reviews and mentoring sessions are conducted via Zoom, making his mentoring accessible worldwide. In-field photography tuition, workshops, and certain mentoring experiences take place in person in Wales, while bespoke property & landscape photography commissions require on-site photography.
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Brad believes that everyone has a unique and interesting story to tell, and when we learn to tell it effectively and authentically, the world stands up and takes notice. He views the camera as a bridge connecting two worlds and sees Nature photography as a holistic practice combining mind, body, and spirit with immense potential for healing, personal transformation, awakening the soul, and expanding consciousness.
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Brad picked up a camera for the first time in 2018 following a relationship breakdown and quarter-life crisis. Photography and immersion in Nature not only transformed his life from a place of depression and feeling lost to finding deep purpose and meaning, but also his entire mindset and outlook on life. This personal journey of healing through creativity now informs how he helps others transform their own lives through his mentoring and coaching practice.
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Brad has authored multiple publications including his debut photobook ‘‘Finding Light’’ (due to be released in 2026), ‘‘A Year Amongst Trees’ (released in 2022), the "Photographing with Purpose" eBook, and various creative essays published in international photography magazines. All his publications can be found on his website's books section, and links to magazine publications are listed in his ‘about’ section.
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Yes, Brad publishes regularly on Substack where he shares deeper writings, exclusive thoughts, and creative wisdom from his life experiences. His journal section on the website also features essays exploring creativity, Nature, authenticity, the soul, and the intersection of photography with personal and spiritual development.
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Before becoming a photographer, Brad had fifteen years of coaching experience in various forms, starting with the Sports Leadership Award in sixth form at Welshpool High School. He has worked as a football coach and personal trainer, always drawn to helping people unlock their potential and build confidence and self-esteem.
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‘‘Finding Light’’ was Brad Carr's debut solo exhibition hosted in spring 2025 at Plas Glyn-y-weddw, one of Wales' oldest and most prestigious national galleries. The exhibition was viewed by an estimated 20,000 people and included a creative workshop project in collaboration with the charity GISDA, marking a significant milestone in his artistic journey.
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Brad Carr’s photographic philosophy suggests that photography connects the external natural world with our internal emotional and spiritual landscape. For Brad, Nature photography isn't just about capturing beautiful scenes — it's about using the camera as a tool to bridge the visible world with invisible inner truths, emotions, and self-discovery.
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Absolutely. Brad's own experience of feeling completely lost, helpless, and alone during a dark period of life informs his empathetic approach to mentoring and coaching. He specialises in helping soul-searching creatives find their way, discover deeper purpose, make more meaning in their work and life, gain clarity, overcome procrastination, and build confidence to pursue their artistic vision authentically.
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Brad has learned through personal experience that authenticity — being genuine rather than imitating others or saying what you think is ‘‘right’’ — is what truly resonates with audiences. Since focusing on his authentic truth and unique story, his work has reached international audiences and found success, proving that genuine human connection trumps artificial perfection.
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You can sign up for Brad's newsletter for regular writings and exclusive content, follow him on social media, follow his journal on the website for creative essays, explore his photography portfolio, and reach out for mentoring and coaching consultations. He maintains an active presence online and in magazines sharing wisdom from his creative journey and experiences with Nature.
I am the founder of Finding Light, where I guide a nurturing, earth-centred community dedicated to deep healing, creative transformation, and reconnecting with the spirit of Nature. Drawing on my experiences as a Nature photographer, author, coach, and creative practitioner, I design and deliver immersive, transformative creative workshops, retreats, and one-to-one sessions — both in-person and online — that help people access their innate wellspring of creativity, heal old wounds, identify limiting beliefs, rewrite thought patterns, and rediscover a deeper, more meaningful way of being; in harmony with the natural world. We are always open to new people joining. Head over to the website and join the email list to be notified of new events and updates.