Horizon & Headspace: A Mindful Coastal Walk & Landscape Session (MMMH)

This event combines a gentle beach walk on Barry Island with practical landscape photography to help you shift your perspective and find calm.

We will focus on finding the beauty in the expansive view—from the texture of the sand to the endless horizon—using our smartphones to capture the light and scale of the coast.

#### The Mood Booster: Why the Sea Breeze Works

The sea breeze instantly lifts our mood because it's rich in negative ions. These invisible molecules are known to naturally stabilise serotonin levels (our natural 'happy chemical'), leaving you feeling refreshed, energised, and mentally clearer than when you arrived.

Read more about Vitamin Sea here.

#### Two Benefits of Perspective Taking

Landscape photography is an active tool for perspective taking—the ability to shift your viewpoint to gain a deeper understanding. This practice offers two major benefits:

1. Reduces Overwhelm & Gains Clarity: By stepping back and viewing your current situation against the vastness of the sea and the horizon, it helps us mentally gain clarity and feel less overwhelmed by daily stressors.
2. Enhances Creative Problem-Solving: Taking a new angle on a familiar landscape—shooting from low down, using leading lines, or capturing a reflection—trains your brain to see matters from a new direction, opening up possibilities for new solutions to familiar situations.

After the walk, we will stop at a local spot to enjoy classic fish and chips. Please note that food and drinks will be at your own cost (cash/card recommended).

What to bring: Warm layers (it’s a beach!), sturdy shoes, and your smartphone.

Perfect for: Anyone looking to enjoy landscape photography with their smartphone, a beach walk, or fish and chips, all while benefiting from the refreshing sea breeze.

Meet outside Barry Island Train Station.

Meet Your Guides ⬇️

Your Photographer: Rachel SouthardRachel Southard is an award-winning photographer with over 10 years of experience, specialising in portrait photography. She has a remarkable talent for finding beauty and perfection in the smallest details and loves to capture the natural world and natural poses. Rachel's keen eye for elegance, colour, and art in everyday surroundings ensures your photos will be authentic and stunning.

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Your Joy Coach: Nisha HarichandranNisha Harichandran is a dedicated Joy Coach who empowers everyday achievers to navigate life's transitions and bring their A-game without burning out. Working with Nisha is like partnering with your personal power bank – she provides practical ways to boost your energy levels and confidently put your best foot forward. Even if you're super self-conscious about a photo shoot, Nisha will help you find fun and ease in the moment.

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