Imagine this: your phone silenced, your inbox a distant hum...


…take a breath. Feel your body grounded, and let your gaze wander. Forget high-tech gear and social media validation. Mindful photography starts with you, right now. A puddle reflecting the sky, a leaf clinging stubbornly to a branch, a smile crinkling the eyes of a stranger – let your heart guide your lens.

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No matter where you are in the world, discover stillness and uncover a fresh way of seeing by joining Paul Sanders on an inspiring online mindful photography workshop to ignite your creativity.

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Experience a luxury, boutique mindful photography retreat with award-winning photographer Paul Sanders. Retreat to nature and explore breathtaking scenery and uncover a fresh way of seeing.

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In a world where images flit by our fingertips, there's something undeniably soothing about owning a piece of artwork. Paul’s work is an ode to the subtle poetry of nature, inviting you to pause, to breathe, and to see the world anew.

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I’m Paul Sanders – fine art photographer and photography mentor. I’m passionate about the benefits of photography on mental health and wellness, and am so excited to invite you to rediscover the quiet magic of being.

Still is a place that’s free of judgement for photographers of all abilities – whether you’ve a bag full of kit or an iphone in your pocket – to really explore their creativity, and what creative expression means to you. It’s my sincere hope that my approach to mindfulness in photography will help you to feel more connected and content, and to enjoy the art of photography in a new way.

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About Paul Sanders



Paul has the wonderful gift of being able to help his students slow down, connect with their subject and to their creativity in an authentic way and in a non-judgmental environment. The Summer Sanctuary reminded me how much I love photography and expressing myself creatively and how important it is to make time for this.
— Lucy

MINDFULNESS IN PHOTOGRAPHY

I believe…

Photography is a very personal journey; a combination of technical skill and unique expression of a moment experienced. For me it is important not to try to turn out clones, but allowing each photographer to openly express their individual awareness of beauty. Beauty is everything from the mundane to the most exquisite landscape – learning that beauty has no rules, boundaries or formula is one of the most important lessons a photographer can learn. We, as photographers, are telling our story, our connection with the world we inhabit today. I created Still to help you uncover your own relationship with the world around you: to explore your feelings, to express your connections and discover your own perspective.

We've become slaves to screens and timelines, chasing likes and fleeting trends. But mindful photography invites us to break free. It whispers, "Stop. Look. Feel." Notice the warmth of the sun on your skin, the rustle of leaves in the breeze, the quiet joy of simply being present. This is your invitation to exhale, to reconnect, to find joy in the ordinary, beauty in the unexpected.

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