In an age of social media and instant gratification, landscape photography risks becoming more about chasing trends than truly experiencing the landscape. "Slow photography" is a growing movement that encourages mindfulness, patience, and deeper engagement with nature rather than rushing to capture the most dramatic scenes.

I'm proud of the fact that my workshops are sedate and mindful often spending hours at just one location to allow participants to connect with the landscape. It’s about appreciating the process—walking a little further off the beaten path, returning to the same location in different weather conditions, and taking fewer but more considered images.

This approach can lead to more meaningful work. When you slow down, you start noticing details often overlooked: the way mist clings to the valley before sunrise, the rhythm of waves against the shore, or the delicate interplay of light and shadow in a woodland scene. By focusing on the experience rather than the outcome, your photography becomes a reflection of your connection to the landscape.

So why not try an experiment this month? Go out without the intention of taking a single photograph. Just observe, take notes, and immerse yourself in the location and if an image presents itself, photograph it. Then return with your camera and see how your perspective has changed.

To hone these skills further, why not consider booking one of the many residential photography workshops I run with my wife every year? We choose carefully selected properties and provide nutritional meals and drinks all included in the price, so all you have to do is immerse yourself in the calm beauty of the landscape. My full workshop programme can be found here >>.