6 Spaces Available
Connect with Kim one to one online this spring to be supported with your photography as nature begins to wake up once more.
How they can implement more photography into their life
How photography and nature connection can help them with their wellbeing
Ways they can enjoy photography around any limitations they may face
Mindfulness exercises they can use to deepen their ability to see and connect with the world
Their emotions through photography
What photography opportunities are available on their doorstep
How they can breath more life and meaning into the photographs they create
Any blockages or limiting beliefs that may be holding them back
Spring is a time of growth and renewal. After the cold dark winter, nature begins to awake once more, slowly growing roots and forming a solid foundation ready to flourish in the summer ahead.
Connecting with the energy of spring can be a great time to begin to grow our own roots and awaken ourselves up to all the opportunities that lie ahead. Many of us begin to feel a sense of excitement and optimism as spring arrives, making it easier to get out and regain connection with the world once more. By getting into nature at this time of year, we can see the new growth appearing and find much joy in feeling the world come alive around us. The light and slight warming of the air can make for some great photo opportunities. With so much to see, photography can be a great tool to help us connect with spring and our creativity, in turn boosting our sense of wellbeing and overall health.
Investing in some tailored mentoring can be a great way to guide you in finding meaning and connection with spring in a way that will work for you personally. Having a mentor means will have a friendly companion by your side, offering you ideas and exercises to inspire you to pick up your camera and get outdoors.
I will work with you one to one to guide you to identify ways that you personally can implement more photography into your life. Each week for 6 weeks (commencing week beginning 26th February) we will meet via Zoom at a pre-arranged time. There will be a weeks break mid programme (week beginning 18th March) before we continue your journey.
During the initial call, I will get to know you. We will identify your personal interests, what you may find challenging and discuss what you'd like to get out of the programme. During weeks two to five, I will design personalised mindful photography exercises for you to practice each week based on your personal interests. We will take the time to discuss these each week, along with how you found each exercise, and look through the images you've created. During our final call, we will do a recap for the programme, look back on the images you've created and discuss what you have uncovered about yourself over the 6 weeks. On completion you will have a bank of exercises and images to look back on and explore further.
Though this programme my intention is to empower you to get outdoors and explore your interests through the art of photography. In doing so, you will be able to feel the positive benefits that spending time in nature and exploring your creativity can bring.
Having a mentor offers you the chance to have a friendly companion by your side who can support and encourage you forwards on your journey. A good mentor will listen to your needs and be on hand to offer suggestions and ideas to support you in overcoming any challenges you many have. They are also on hand to encourage you forwards with your ideas and sign post you to any resources that may be able to assist you.
Kim has been mentoring others from as far back as her school days. In her final year of secondary school, she volunteered to be a buddy to a group of first year students, and became a peer supporter for those who needed additional support. Throughout her nursing training and career she was responsible for mentoring younger students and junior members of staff, offering guidance and supporting them in meeting their learning objectives. In her mid twenties she did a years internship with the RSPB. Through this she was given the role of supporting short term volunteers through their placements. Since becoming self employed, Kim has offered much support to her clients both through online mentoring and in person workshops. In 2023 she completed an online course in coaching and now holds a certificate as an accredited self-care and wellness coach. She also recently completed a training programme in Working with Mindful Photography with Look Again Photography. Throughout all of these ventures, she has gained much experience in supporting others in progressing forwards with their interests and goals.
Price includes six one hour one to one Zoom calls with Kim
Programme begins week beginning 26th February 2024
There will be a mid-programme break week of 18th March
Programme finishes week beginning 8th April
6 places available
* £365 for Photographic Connections Community Members
Paul Fields
Maryland, USA
"Kim Grant's mentorship program has been transformative for me. She is very nurturing, encouraging and positive in her outlook. I have come to see the world with different eyes due to Kim's focus on my own strengths."
Christopher Gerard
England, UK
"Kim Grant is a real inspiration and her Mentorship Programme has been such a great experience. As a keen landscape photographer of many years I was looking for fresh ideas, direction and purpose. I could not have found a better mentor than Kim. She is a tremendous encourager and helped me see possibilities I might otherwise have overlooked."
Kevin Railsbank
USA
"I highly recommend Kim's mentorship program. It is a great investment to make not only for your photography but in yourself as well.I ended my mentorship with Kim not only feeling satisfied with all that we had accomplished but also more confident than ever about my work and myself"
Come to Scotland for a weekend of nature photography, wellness and connection.
An online group course, designed to open your eyes to all the beauty and photographic opportunities that surround you