Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Canadian photographer Randy Bullerwell. Randy shares how he was introduced to photography by a friend and further deepened his connection to it through mentors he met along the way, leading him to to learn contemplative and mindful ways to use his camera. Through this he has been able to find great release and a tool to channel his emotions through episodes of depression. Randy now shares his experience with photography to support and guide others. Topics Covered Journey into photography Battling depression and alcohol addiction Others influence in him taking up photography Finding inspiration from others Being a child at heart Working with and learning from children Discovering mindful photography His love for running His love for self-discovery and the world around him Appreciating the small things in life How photography and nature helps his mental health 17.30 Creating images in her minds eye Becoming a more contemplative photographer Learning how to do photography Why he saves all of his images How he feels when he’s doing nature photography Celebrating the beauty of nature Seeing his depression in his images Creating exhibitions of his photos His vision for the future of his photography work The power of writing Connect with Randy: Website: https://www.randybullerwellphotography.com/ --- Website: https://www.photographicconnections.com/ Join the Photographic Connections community: https://photographic-connections.mn.co/ Immersive Photography Weekend Dates: https://www.photographicconnections.com/photographyweekends Follow the journey Instagram: http:/www.instagram.com/photographicconnections Follow Kim's photography journey and offerings Website: http://www.kimgrantphotography.co.uk YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@kimgrantphotography Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimgrantphotography Music by Mark Robinson Song: A Thousand Lifetimes Website: http:/www.markrobinsonmusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRobinsonMusic