‘‘The camera is a bridge that connects two worlds.’’

Tuition & Mentoring for Enthusiastic & Aspiring Professional Nature Photographers to Create Art Instead of Photographs

Transition from ‘Capturing’ Photographs to Creating Soulful, Storytelling Art Through Transformative One-to-One Photography Tuition and Mentoring

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An Introduction to the Creative Work of Brad Carr

Hello! I’m Brad Carr, a landscape photographer, author, tutor, and mentor from the peaceful, rolling hills of Mid Wales.

I turned to the safe embrace of Nature and photography, and writing during a period of my life in which I felt completely lost and confused. I was stuck in a soul-sucking corporate job whilst healing from the pain of my first heartbreak. I always knew my life had a much deeper purpose, given the adverse childhood experiences that shaped me, but I didn’t know what that purpose was or how on earth I was going to find it. It turns out, I needed something to awaken me to a pain that was always buried within.

Fast-forward seven years, and my photographs and writings regularly feature in international magazines and have lined the walls of Wales’ oldest and one of its most prestigious galleries. I have also produced two photobooks, a book of poetry & prose, spoken in front of 1,000’s of people, been the featured photographer in leading magazines, and appeared on some of the biggest photography podcasts in the world.

Today, I turn landscape and Nature photographers into artists, empowering people like you to tell your story and find your own sense of purpose through private photography tuition and online & in-person mentoring.

Working with Brad Might Lead You to 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 10,000 to 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.’’

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Brad Carr’s Photographs have Proudly Featured in:

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Discover Brad Carr’s Thought-Provoking Creative Essays

Brad’s essays have featured in leading photography magazines across the world alongside his photographs.

  • Photographing Feelings

    At one point in our formative years, we were all sensitive to the touch of our mothers’ soft hands upon our skin and the sound of her gentle voice in our ears. Why then, I ask, do we spend most of our lives desperately trying to abandon our true selves and forget our true nature? In a world quickly overrun by data and machines – machines that can now apparently ‘create’ art – maybe it is time that we doubled down on what makes us human. That means excavating and exploring the worlds we have kept hidden inside our fragile hearts for so long.

  • The Spirit of Place

    There is a particular resonance that one feels from certain landscapes. These wild, untamed places invoke and awaken the soul, bringing forth that which is unexplainable from within the human vessel. When we take tentative steps into these sacred landscapes, we are entering a cathedral. We silently encounter the divine in the mirror of the outer world.

  • A Bridge Between Two Worlds

    The camera is the bridge that connects these two worlds. Not only does it capture what it sees in the external world that is so familiar to us all, but it reflects, at the same time, the inner world of the artist; one that is completely unique and so often unknown and unseen, even by the artist’s eyes at times.

  • The Spirit of Place

     The most difficult work in the world of landscape photography is not in mastering the technical features of the camera, much to the frustration of many who begin their journey to create. Rather, it begins when one sets out into the landscape with divine inspiration from Mother Nature and curiosity in pursuit of a creative vision that restores one’s sense of self-sovereignty.

  • Learning to See Again

    The deep reflective process of spending time in Nature allows us to bring forth into the conscious mind what was once buried in the unconscious. As we walk in a state of meditation beside the silent waters, we dredge the waters of our internal lake, often bringing to the surface the muddied, forgotten memories of our youth. As we rid ourselves of this mud that we bathe in, we scrape off the years of conditioning and the adopted beliefs about who we are, and we can begin to see what we are beyond physical form in the infinite world of spirit. When we learn to see ourselves beyond our immediate physical form, then we can see the soul of another. We begin to look past the unconscious actions and words of a person’s ego and become aware instead of the pure energy and light that often exists behind their immediate expressions.

    Originally published in On Landscape, November 2024

  • A Dance Between Thought & Being

    A thought is eternal. Our bodies and all our possessions will leave the earth one day, but a thought will live on in some way, shape, or form. It can transpire through the conversations and interactions that we have, or be transferred via a simple look in our eyes. Everything that we see today was just a thought yesterday.

    Originally published in Nature Vision Magazine, Autumn 2024

  • A New Dawn

    I look out of the window at the world that is whizzing by.
    Silhouettes of pine trees against the twilight blue sky.
    These are the moments that help to reprogram my mind.

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See what Other Photographers are Saying About Brad’s Tuition & Mentoring:

  • Ian P ★★★★★

    “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. I 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.”

  • Lucy R ★★★★★

    “Brad is as wonderful of a teacher as he is a photographer. I have had both a 1-1 lesson as well as a workshop with Brad where I experienced consistent attention, personalised feedback and a friendly atmosphere. Brad’s philosophy and dedication to photography is admirable, and I couldn’t recommend him enough if you’re thinking of developing your landscape photography.”

  • Angelika S ★★★★★

    “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.’’

  • Kieran M ★★★★★

    “Coming on this workshop really made me see how people like Brad, with such a passion and skill in photography truly enjoy sharing their knowledge, skills and techniques. No question was ever too much and Brad was always happy to go as much into depth as needed to help understand what I had asked. A superb morning full of discussion, skill sharing and in a beautiful location!”

  • Alexander S ★★★★★

    I had a fantastic zoom call with Brad to review some of my photography portfolio that I had sent over. I did not realise how much I needed this appointment/chat with Brad. What a great insight and appreciation that photography has to us as humans beings, on an artistic and metal welfare level. The insight, feeling and emotions that an image can give will sometimes get missed by the viewer, but not Brad we went into depth on images to find the meaning behind the image and the reason it was taken, this pulled at my creative mind and also made me realise that photography is just not a creative outlet for me, it is also a metal escapism. This review has highlighted my passion and reason on why I try to take photos for an emotion/metal welfare reasons.

    Just great Photography Therapy.

  • Paul A ★★★★★

    First met Brad at the Land and Light Exhibition in London a few weeks ago, then joined his closed Facebook page. Brad has a calming nature about him and is really easy to talk with. Via the Facebook page he was offering a free image review session, so I signed up as I'm always happy to talk photography! Not only did we discuss the images that I had sent to him, we also discussed my journey into photography, and how it helps me in everyday life. You can listen on his YouTube channel.
    Brad is an extremely good listener and offers some really useful advice. I would highly recommend ! Thanks again Brad.

  • Ian P ★★★★★

    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 composure. 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.

  • Allison P. ★★★★★

    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.

Use Creativity to tell Your Story, Build Confidence, Heal, and Find New Purpose

‘‘For many years, I have been deeply passionate about helping people to reach their full potential and become the best versions of themselves that they can be. I do this now through photography tuition, group workshops, photography tours, and private creative mentoring.

Before my career in creativity, I worked as a personal trainer and football coach. For many years, I have loved helping people develop confidence in themselves and expand beyond their limits and mental barriers to reach their ultimate potential.

I treat every client as an individual, listening deeply and intently to each person’s needs before deciding how best to proceed. To help a person progress, my ethos is to get to the core of the problem that they are facing, whether that is personally, spiritually, or professionally.

Curiosity is the key to my tuition and mentoring approach, and I encourage everyone to come with an open mind, ready to embrace new concepts and ideas in pursuit of growth through my photography tuition and mentoring. I always advise people to enjoy the creative journey and not to become too fixated on the results and rewards.

I see creativity as a tool for personal and spiritual development and strive to help people utilise creative tools to build self-belief and confidence, and to become the versions of themselves that they can be in this lifetime.’’

‘‘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.’’

Learn from Brad Carr:

One-to-One Tuition

  • 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.

  • From £175.

Private Mentoring

  • Private Mentoring can be booked as one-off, 1-hour sessions, multiple sessions, or a part of a 3, 6, or 12-month package.

  • One-off sessions start from £175.

    Long-term mentoring packages start from £495.

Portfolio Reviews

  • Portfolio reviews last 1-hour.

  • £100

Understand More About Brad’s Creative Journey

To learn more about Brad before working with him, watch the feature-length documentary film produced by Murray Livingston:

Brad Carr is the founder of Finding Light. He guides a nurturing, earth-centred community dedicated to deep healing, creative transformation, and reconnecting with the spirit of Nature. Drawing on his experiences as a Nature photographer, author, coach, and creative practitioner, he designs and delivers immersive, transformative creative workshops, retreats, and one-to-one sessions—both in-person and online—that help clients access their innate creativity, heal old wounds, rewrite thought patterns, and rediscover a deeper, more meaningful way of being in harmony with the natural world.