Meditation through Photography

Everyone wants to take better photos, to improve and create amazing images. But there’s another benefit to photography that people don’t talk about much—it can make us feel calmer and happier and generally improve our quality of life. And that It- meditation through photography.

For me, photography focuses on two main things: getting better at taking photos and sharing my art with others, hopefully making a living from it.

The second is using photography as a form of meditation. My motivation to grab my camera and head out is driven by the desire to capture great shots and by the joy I get during the couple of hours I spend shooting.

The walking, focusing on the present moment, and everything else. Remember, meditation is really just about being in the moment, and that’s exactly what happens when you’re taking photos:

1.    Photography makes me see the world in a new way. Even when I’m not holding the camera, I’m so used to looking for compositions, textures, and color combinations. This helps me focus on the present, and over time, I feel calmer because of these present thoughts. It’s like how someone who exercises regularly needs that post-workout feeling. That’s how good I feel after a photo session outside. And editing the photos, when I’m happy with the results, gives me that same satisfaction and relaxed feeling.

     2.  Now that I’m comfortable with my camera, unlike when I first started, I can quickly get the results I want. Especially with the Leica Q3—the simplicity of the camera and the fixed lens stops me from overthinking and helps me focus on the shot I want. Overall I believe my concentration has improved since photography became second nature to me.

       3.    Walking while shooting. On average, I walk for about two hours during a photo session. This is a low-intensity aerobic activity that lasts a long time. I see on my watch that I take many more steps compared to a day when I’m not shooting, and I also burn more calories, which is a nice bonus!

 I also work is in a news channel as a studio photographer where I sit for hours in the control room. so this physical activity relaxes me, helps me feel better, makes me more tired in the evening, and helps me sleep better at night, which has always been hard for me. One thing leads to another, and ultimately, my health and overall well-being improve by those sessions.

So, for me, photography is more than just art. It’s a form of meditation and a way to improve my quality of life. I get so much out of it, and I’m happy to have found my place in this field. I want to keep improving and continue this journey.