Mindful Photography - Sundays

Dates on Sundays:  17 May, 14 June, 12 July 

Facilitator: Ines Gennuso from "Seeing the Now"

Time:  11am to 1pm

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

An opportunity to slow down, take notice of your surroundings, and reconnect with your creativity.

Mindful photography is a gentle, meditative practice that offers a chance to rest the thinking mind and return to the present moment. It invites a deeper appreciation of nature and the environment while fostering relaxation, clarity, and receptiveness.

Part 1 — Introduction

Brief introductions, a short reflection on what we might explore, and simple breathing exercises to ground us and quieten the mind.

Part 2 — Photo walk

We move gently through the space — walking, looking, and listening — allowing our senses to guide us toward the images we feel drawn to capture.

Part 3 — Closing conversation

A relaxed conversation sharing what we noticed, what drew our attention, and what we chose to capture.

MEET INES  

Ines — Mindful Photography Facilitator | Seeing the Now

After completing a degree in photography, Ines spent 20 years capturing interiors and gardens — until life took an unexpected turn. Health challenges forced her to slow down and to shift her focus inward. During this time, mindfulness and inner work became important supports in her daily life, helping her stay grounded and present.

Photography, once a career, evolved into a more contemplative practice — a way of seeing with presence and intention. This journey gave birth to "Seeing the Now", where Ines combines her love for photography with mindful presence facilitating this work in different communities in Edinburgh. 

Website: https://www.seeingthenow.co.uk/ 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

NOTE:  Please bring your Equipment: Camera or smartphone
No prior photography experience is required. 

The workshops are currently designed for adults, as they offer a chance to give full, undivided attention to the present moment. If there is interest in family-friendly sessions in the future, this is something Inés would be open to exploring.

IMPORTANT INFO

CAR LIFT SHARE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1146040586448542

QUESTIONS? If you have any questions before or on the day regarding this event, please text: 07715 206603.

If you need any other support or have any concerns please contact our office on email holistic@planetary-healing.org or text: 075 0443 8763.

DONATIONS: Our work is made possible by our funders, supporting access for those facing financial hardship and wellbeing challenges. If that’s you, please book a FREE space. If however, you are someone who can contribute, it helps us cover core costs that usually are not supported by funders. Cash donations on the day is also okay.

WHERE : Meet at The HUT at the Planetary Healing Community Woodland, Cockburnhill Road / Buteland Road, Balerno, EH14 7JB. Bus 44 / 44A. At the village, stop at the third bus stop after the roundabout. From there, enter Cockburnhill Road and walk for approximately 15 minutes and at the V junction turn right and walk for 2 minutes until you see the Planetary Healing sign on your left. Once you've reached the sign, enter the woodland and follow the stream, crossing the bridges as you go.

PARKING: Please park before the 'T' junction on Cockburnhill Road, then walk approx 2 minutes after the 'T' junction following the signs to the woodland entrance.

WEATHER: Mix of indoors and outdoors session, please bring warm and waterproof layers to wear. We will be comfy in the Hut where we have wood burner stoves and flatback comfortable seats.

EMAIL REMINDER: You will get an email reminder of your event 3 days before it. Please make sure you add holistic@planetary-healing.org to your email address book or safe senders list. Also keep a regular eye on your inbox and spam folders as sometimes our emails end up there. This way you won't miss out on any important updates regarding your booking.

NOTE: On your arrival, please feel free to let us know your preferred pronouns (e.g. he/him, she/her, they/them) and what name you would like us to refer to you by.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Space is limited, so if for any reason you need to cancel, please let us know asap, so we can free up the space for others on the waiting list. Due to the amount of work involved, donations are non-refundable.

WHAT TO BRING: If your event is 3 hours or more, you are welcome to bring nibbles to share. We will provide tea and coffee. 

PHOTOS: Occasionally we take group pictures for promotions, reports,  funders, newsletter and social media. If you would prefer not to be in the picture, please communicate this to the facilitator on arrival.