Join Ines, founder of Seeing The Now, for a seasonal series of Mindful Photography workshops exploring the changing landscape through the seasons and inviting us to look at the familiar with fresh eyes.

Autumn • Winter • Spring • Summer

Four seasons. One woodland. A year of looking.

Across the year, we will return to Craigmillar Woods and explore how each season transforms the landscape—and how our own way of looking might shift with it. Through simple photographic and mindful exercises, we will slow down, follow our curiosity and practice looking more intentionally at the world around us.

Photography becomes a tool for noticing: light, colour, texture, movement, change and the small details that might otherwise go unseen. There is no pressure to create perfect photographs. The emphasis is on the process of looking, discovering what catches our attention and seeing familiar surroundings with fresh eyes.

Each 2.5-hour seasonal session will begin at Bridgend Farmhouse before we head into Craigmillar Woods for our photographic exploration. Afterwards, we will return to the farmhouse for a relaxed conversation over hot drinks and biscuits, with an opportunity to share what we noticed, the images that emerged from the experience, or simply listen.

All sessions are capped at 12 participants to create a warm, friendly and personal experience.

Workshops will take place on

• Saturday 3rd October 2026

• Saturday 6th February 2027

• Saturday 24th April 2027

• Saturday 10th July 2027

You can join us for an individual season or follow the woods through the whole year. A discounted price will be available for those booking all four workshops.

No previous photography experience or specialist equipment is required—a mobile phone camera is more than enough.

As the workshops take place primarily outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather.

For more information please visit www.seeingthenow.co.uk