Lee Aspland
Lee Aspland is a photographer, author and mindful practitioner. A health crisis in midlife led him to explore who he was before and who he is now. He uses the knowledge he has gained to help others understand their journey via mindful photography. Lee’s latest book Mindful Photography Saved My Life (And It Can Save Yours) is part manifesto, part memoir and all Mindful Photography. Find out more at www.leeaspland.com
Don’t look for a photo
Wait for a photo opportunity to find you. Walk at a gentle pace observing, without looking, for an opportunity. Wait for something to catch your eye. Now stop – you have become attuned to your visual experience. Really look at what stopped you. Stay with the visual experience and breathe. Notice any thoughts, ideas, action or internal chatter that arises. Just come back to the visual experience.
Use creative limitations
Limiting yourself in some way can improve your ability to see photo opportunities. Limit the space you are observing (you might choose to shoot in a space no bigger than 100 sq m). Limit the time and number of photos you are allowed to create on one photoshoot (ten in an hour will slow
