I am a therapist and many of my friends are therapists as well. We often either actively use photography or other art/writing with our clients as well as encouraging it outside of our sessions. Everything that goes with the process like be physically active on walks and being social with others are some of the best tools we use. That not only applies to professionally with our clients but also personally for our own mental health.
I read the title of your video and I realized that my need and desire to go out with my camera was my way of taking care of my mental health. When I don't spend time on the weekend filmmaking I feel like I'm still carrying the weight of all past weeks stress into the next week. But after spending time shooting with my camera, I feel inner peace and ready to take on the next week. Last weekend my time was spent doing things for my family. Sunday night I realized that everyone was happy because their needs were met but I was still feeling stressed and not at peace with myself. I realized that I must take time to care for myself.
Much love. Hope you take the time for yourself next weekend! I feel you on the inner peace after a solid day of shooting. Clears things up a bit doesn't it?
Photo walks are one of my main keys to better mental health. I like the idea of having a goal with your photos in the end that makes the post-production side more engaging. I only edit a handful of the best photos each year to put together a little calendar for the next year. Editing post-production with photo and video is such a valued skill right now that I still am mainly stuck at the computer handling those types of projects, but getting out with camera in hand is much more fulfilling in my world.
Appreciate you, Colin. We need to go on a photo walk together! The idea of putting together a calendar sounds great. It would really force you to choose your favourites. I feel you on the post-production side of things too--a blessing and a (somewhat) curse!
Thanks for this video! Photography used to be a dear hobby of mine, but I hardly do it anymore… It often feels like there are so many other things to do. But you definitely inspired me to grab my cam and go on a photo walk! 🙃
I feel the same way with life's seemingly endless list of priorities! It takes effort to get out there for sure, but very worth it. Thank you for sharing and hope you enjoy your walk!
i used to do photo walks every night during lockdown (this was when restrictions were kinda lifted with people allowed to go outside by themselves in 2021). my mental health improved a lot from the cardio, but i also ended up losing mad weight... like 45lbs 💀. i don't do them much anymore, but it really was therapeutic (i was surprised when my professor told us that the many therapist actually prescribe long walks now).
45lbs is wild! Photo walks are definitely a huge source of cardio for me lately though I've proper overcompensated on the diet side of things so I might have gained weight instead haha. Interesting note by your professor, thank you for sharing! Hope you can find the time to go on a walk some time :)
I really love your content and perspective. It's a breath of fresh air. Please continue to share your thoughts because your ideas unlock something for me. Cheers!
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I am a therapist and many of my friends are therapists as well. We often either actively use photography or other art/writing with our clients as well as encouraging it outside of our sessions. Everything that goes with the process like be physically active on walks and being social with others are some of the best tools we use. That
not only applies to professionally with our clients but also personally for our own mental health.
I read the title of your video and I realized that my need and desire to go out with my camera was my way of taking care of my mental health. When I don't spend time on the weekend filmmaking I feel like I'm still carrying the weight of all past weeks stress into the next week. But after spending time shooting with my camera, I feel inner peace and ready to take on the next week. Last weekend my time was spent doing things for my family. Sunday night I realized that everyone was happy because their needs were met but I was still feeling stressed and not at peace with myself. I realized that I must take time to care for myself.
Much love. Hope you take the time for yourself next weekend! I feel you on the inner peace after a solid day of shooting. Clears things up a bit doesn't it?
@@boywithacamera yes, it does.
Photo walks are one of my main keys to better mental health. I like the idea of having a goal with your photos in the end that makes the post-production side more engaging. I only edit a handful of the best photos each year to put together a little calendar for the next year. Editing post-production with photo and video is such a valued skill right now that I still am mainly stuck at the computer handling those types of projects, but getting out with camera in hand is much more fulfilling in my world.
Appreciate you, Colin. We need to go on a photo walk together!
The idea of putting together a calendar sounds great. It would really force you to choose your favourites. I feel you on the post-production side of things too--a blessing and a (somewhat) curse!
Thanks for this video! Photography used to be a dear hobby of mine, but I hardly do it anymore… It often feels like there are so many other things to do. But you definitely inspired me to grab my cam and go on a photo walk! 🙃
I feel the same way with life's seemingly endless list of priorities! It takes effort to get out there for sure, but very worth it. Thank you for sharing and hope you enjoy your walk!
i used to do photo walks every night during lockdown (this was when restrictions were kinda lifted with people allowed to go outside by themselves in 2021). my mental health improved a lot from the cardio, but i also ended up losing mad weight... like 45lbs 💀. i don't do them much anymore, but it really was therapeutic (i was surprised when my professor told us that the many therapist actually prescribe long walks now).
45lbs is wild! Photo walks are definitely a huge source of cardio for me lately though I've proper overcompensated on the diet side of things so I might have gained weight instead haha. Interesting note by your professor, thank you for sharing! Hope you can find the time to go on a walk some time :)
I really love your content and perspective. It's a breath of fresh air. Please continue to share your thoughts because your ideas unlock something for me. Cheers!
Much appreciated Bryan, thank you! 🙏