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

Revolutionary Tuition & Mentoring for Landscape & Nature Photographers Wanting to Create Art Instead of ‘Capturing’ Photographs

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Brad’s photography & creative essays have proudly featured in:

Logotipo de Outtdoor Photography en blanco y negro con la palabra 'Outdoor' en letras grandes y 'Photography' en letras más pequeñas debajo.
OnCorps landscape logo with red and black text
Logo for Welsh Country, a magazine for Wale, with the tagline "Your Countryside Magazine for Wales".
Outline black and white logo that reads "International Therapist''
Cover of Nature Vision Magazine, issue 6 Fall 2024, featuring a leafless, curved tree in a desert landscape with mountains in the background, and a rainbow.
A foggy forest scene with birch trees and ferns, with soft diffused light.
A misty landscape featuring sparse trees in a grassy field with mountains in the background during dawn or dusk.
A beach scene with dark storm clouds and a hint of sunlight in the distance, with mountains in the background, ocean waves crashing on the sandy shore.
A scenic view of a forested area with trees in autumn colors, mist in the background, a mountain partially obscured by clouds, a small body of water, and tree stumps in the foreground.

An Introduction to My Creative Work and Unique Mindset

A man with a beard and blue eyes wearing a brown hat and tan jacket outdoors during sunset, with a tree and open field in the background.

Do you ever feel like there’s a gap between the photographs you’re taking and the photographs you know you’re capable of creating?

Maybe you’ve mastered the basics, but your images still feel like they’re missing something. Perhaps you’re just starting and want to learn properly from the very beginning. Or maybe you’ve been photographing for years, and you’re hungry for a fresh perspective that reignites the excitement you felt when you first picked up a camera.

Wherever you are on your creative journey, I understand what you’re feeling. I’ve probably been there myself.

I’m Brad Carr, and I picked up a camera for the first time in 2018 during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I was working a job that didn’t fulfil me and going through personal challenges that left me searching for something more meaningful and a place to belong. Landscape photography became my way back to myself — a way of slowing down, reconnecting with the natural world, and discovering a creative voice I never knew I had.

That simple beginning led me to places I never could have imagined. My photographs and writing have since been featured in international magazines, exhibited in one of Wales’ most prestigious galleries to an audience of over 20,000 people, and shared on some of the world’s leading photography podcasts. I’ve published photobooks, spoken to thousands of people, and built a photography business that I’m deeply proud of.

What I’ve learned along the way is that the technical side of photography is just the starting point of what can be a truly transformative journey. The real magic happens when you learn to see the world through your own eyes; when your photographs begin to reflect something personal—something that’s uniquely yours.

That’s what I have already helped over 150 other photographers discover.

Through one-to-one tuition, group workshops, creative retreats, and mentoring programmes, I work with photographers at every stage—from those picking up a camera for the first time to enthusiasts and early professionals looking to develop their vision and unearth their deeper artistic voice.

Whether you want to build a solid technical foundation, learn to ‘see’ again with depth, clarity, and intention, or create a body of work that truly means something to you, fit and ready for the gallery wall, I’ll meet you exactly where you are, listen deeply, and guide you to find the answers to your own questions.

Your next step as a photographer is waiting. Let’s discover your true path together.

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What other Photographers are Saying:

Dean Miller ★★★★★

“I have spent 3 days in total working with Brad, and it has been the most rewarding journey, from the first phone call to our latest workshop. Brad’s commitment to his clients was not bound by time or energy, for it was in abundance. I went with an open mind, heart, and a desire to grow as a photographer, and he has given me the foundations to move forward with confidence. His energy, passion, enthusiasm, and insightfulness will, if you let it, propel you forward on a journey of self-discovery.’’

The Possibilities are Endless When You Invest in Your Photography

‘‘In May 2025, I was honoured to launch my solo exhibition in Plas Glyn y Weddw, the oldest gallery here in Wales. The exhibition showcased seven years of creative work to an estimated 20,000 people over seven weeks.

It began with a borrowed camera, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Now, I’m looking forward to helping other photographers — wherever they are on their journey — develop the skills, confidence, and creative vision to achieve their own ambitions, whatever those might look like.’’

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.”

Are you ready to take your photography to the next level — whether that’s mastering the fundamentals, developing your artistic eye, or creating work you’re truly proud of?

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A foggy landscape with tall, sparse trees in the foreground, a field of grass, and mountains in the background at dawn or dusk.
Silver Birch Beside Misty Llyn Bychan
A foggy woodland scene with tall trees, branches, and autumn-colored foliage on the ground.
Tall grass stalks silhouetted against a dark water surface, with a muted, cloudy sky in the background.
Silver Birch Morning Glow
A foggy forest scene with birch trees and lush fern foliage.
A foggy forest with leafless trees and tall, dry grasses on the ground.
Bare tree branches over a calm body of water shortly after sunrise or sunset, with rocks partially submerged in the water.
A peaceful lakeside scene during sunrise with trees, rocks, and calm water reflecting the branches and distant hills.
Silver Birch Beside Misty Llyn Bychan
Calm lake surrounded by trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a peaceful natural scene.
Bare tree branches in a foggy forest with a few orange leaves, soft sunlight filtering through the mist.
Snow-covered rolling hills and trees with a light fog over the landscape, creating a serene winter scene.

Get Inspired for Free with My Thought-Provoking Creative Essays

  • 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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‘‘For as long as I can remember, I’ve been passionate about helping people grow. Before photography, I worked as a personal trainer and football coach. I’ve always loved helping people build confidence, push past their limits, and surprise themselves with what they’re capable of.

I bring that same energy to my photography tuition and mentoring. When you work with me, I treat you as an individual. I listen to where you are, what you’re hoping to achieve, and what might be holding you back — whether that’s a technical challenge, a creative block, or simply not knowing what direction to take next.

My approach is built on curiosity and encouragement rather than rigid instruction. I’ll ask you questions that help you think differently about your photography. I’ll challenge you to look more carefully, compose more thoughtfully, and trust your own instincts. And I’ll always encourage you to enjoy the journey of learning, because that’s where the real rewards are found.

Whether you’re a complete beginner who wants to understand your camera properly, an enthusiast looking to take stronger photographs, or an experienced photographer searching for a fresh creative direction or yearning to unearth your true creative voice — I’m here to guide you as you take that next step.’’

Learn More About Me: Podcasts & Documentaries

Documentary: The Art of Storytelling

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.

Podcast: Why Every Man Needs a Creative Outlet

In 2024, I sat down for a conversation with James Ainsworth, host of the Man: A Quest to Find Meaning podcast, to talk about the importance of creativity in the journey towards masculinity.

Podcast: Turning Trauma into Breathtaking Art

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.

Podcast: A Borrowed Camera Brings New Life

In August 2025, I sat down for a conversation with Neale James, host of the brilliant The Photowalk podcast, to share my story of hope, healing, and transformation through the lens of my camera.

See what other Photographers are Saying:

Melanie Chalk, RPS Event Organiser ★★★★★

‘‘The whole group responded with genuine curiosity and enthusiasm, which your approach encouraged beautifully. Your ability to make the discussion accessible to everyone, while ensuring each participant felt heard and valued, was outstanding. I found it so refreshing how you really listened to our contributions and skilfully wove them into your responses—you definitely have the knack! It’s been an absolute pleasure collaborating with you—thank you for such stimulating and well-led sessions.’’

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Brad W. Carr is a professional landscape photographer, Nature writer, creative mentor, and speaker from Mid Wales. His photographs and creative essays have featured in leading international publications including On Landscape and Outdoor Photography magazines, and his debut Finding Light exhibition was viewed by an estimated 20,000 people in Plas Glyn-y-weddw gallery. He teaches photography through one-to-one tuition, group workshops, creative retreats, and long-term mentoring programmes.

  • Brad offers a range of learning experiences to suit different needs and levels. These include one-to-one tuition sessions (from introductory two-hour sessions to full-day and multi-day programmes), group workshops in the Welsh landscape, long-term mentoring programmes, portfolio reviews, and creative retreats. He also offers photography commissions for purpose-driven business owners & brands, public speaking, and publications.

  • Yes. Brad works with photographers at every level, from absolute beginners learning to use their camera for the first time through to experienced practitioners refining their artistic voice. Every session is tailored to your individual needs and starting point. The best way to find out if it’s right for you is to book a FREE Introductory Advice Call.

  • Brad is based in Mid Wales and offers in-person tuition and workshops throughout Wales, with a particular focus on the mountains and woodlands of Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Severn Valley in Mid Wales. He also offers online mentoring‍ ‍and portfolio reviews via Zoom, making his teaching accessible to photographers across the UK and internationally.

  • Brad’s teaching goes beyond technical instruction. While he’ll absolutely help you understand your camera, composition, and light, his real strength lies in helping you develop your own way of seeing. He uses a coaching approach built on curiosity and conversation, asking questions that help you think more deeply about why you photograph and what you’re drawn to. Many of his clients describe the experience as the most rewarding photography learning they’ve ever had.

  • Each session is completely bespoke. Before you meet, Brad will take time to understand your current level, your goals, and what you’d like to work on. In-field sessions combine hands-on photography with thoughtful conversation about how you approach your craft. You’ll leave with practical skills, fresh ideas, and a renewed sense of enthusiasm for your photography.

  • The simplest way is to book a Free Introductory Advice Call. Brad will listen to where you are on your journey, what you’re hoping to achieve, and recommend the best option for you — whether that’s a single tuition session, a group workshop, or something longer-term. There’s absolutely no obligation.

  • 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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  • Yes. Brad’s photographs and writing have featured in leading international publications including On Landscape and Outdoor Photography magazines. He has been a ‘Featured Photographer’ in two of the world’s most reputable landscape photography magazines and is recognised as one of the UK’s leading landscape photographers.

In 2025, I founded Finding Light — a creative community dedicated to helping people reconnect with nature, explore their creativity, and grow through shared experiences. Drawing on my work as a photographer, writer, and mentor, I design and deliver workshops, retreats, and one-to-one sessions that help people tap into their creativity, build confidence, and discover a deeper sense of purpose. We’re always welcoming new members. Head over to the website and join the mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.