Photography Walk

As the woodland awakens and the first carpets of bluebells begin to glow beneath the trees, photographer Henry Catling and forest bathing guide Lisa Duncan invite you to slow down, breathe in the freshness of spring, and rediscover your natural way of seeing.

WANDER & PAUSE. In this gentle, immersive morning session, we’ll wander slowly along the quiet paths of Leith Hill, pausing among the soft greens and violet-blue hues of the season. Each stop becomes an invitation to experience spring more deeply, through sound, light, movement, texture, scent, or stillness.

EXPLORE. Together, we’ll explore questions like: How might you capture the feeling of birdsong in a photograph? First, we’ll close our eyes and listen. What’s stirring in the undergrowth? Where does the sound rise from, near, distant, above? Then you’ll be invited to explore independently, using your eye and your camera, whether phone or DSLR, to translate those spring sounds and sensations into visual form.

RHYTHM. This rhythm of invitation, experience, and gentle creative expression will shape the flow of our time together. No photography experience is needed, just a love of the outdoors, a sense of curiosity, and a willingness to look, listen, and feel more deeply. Henry will offer simple, mindful prompts to help you engage with the landscape through the lens, not to perfect the shot, but to connect more fully with what you see and sense. Lisa will guide moments of stillness and seasonal awareness to ground you in the freshness of spring.

REFLECTION. There will be space to share your images and reflections after each invitation, if you wish.

FALL IN LOVE AGAIN. This isn’t about mastering your settings. It’s about falling in love with the world again, one quiet moment, one shaft of spring light, one drift of bluebells at a time. Japanese seasonal light taste of nature included.