Paul Sanders: Mindful Photography

View Finders Photography Podcast

Paul Sanders is a landscape photographer based in Kent, England. Paul is a former picture editor for the Times newspaper, a job that engulfed his life and, in his words, made him lose touch with reality. When the demands of the job forced him to step away, Paul looked to landscape photography to help rediscover a balance in his life and he now specialises in mindful landscape photography, an approach that emphasises slowing down and focusing on the process of creating the photograph rather than on the photograph itself. This approach has resonated with a lot of people and Paul now runs mindful photography workshops and retreats for his own ‘Discover Still’ brand and also for leading photography workshop company Ocean Capture.

Our conversation delves into Paul’s backstory at the Times which really gives context for the landscape work he’s doing now. We also talk about his approach to his work, imposter syndrome, shooting in a square format and much more. I really enjoyed talking with Paul and I appreciate his openness in our conversation. If you are interested in landscape photography, mental health, meditation then there’s something in this episode for you.

Show Notes

Get a quote for your unwanted camera gear at MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/sell-or-trade/

Support Paul at the following links:

Paul’s Website - https://www.discoverstill.com/about

Paul’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discover_still/

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Photography equipment:

Fujifilm GFX 50s - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-digital-medium-format-cameras/fujifilm-gfx-50s/

Fujifilm GFX 100 - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-digital-medium-format-cameras/fujifilm-gfx-100/

Fujifilm GF 23mm lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/fuji-gf-23mm-f-4-r-lm-wr/

Fujifilm GF 30mm lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-fujifilm-lenses/fujifilm-gf-30mm-f-3-5-r-wr/

Fujifilm GF 45mm lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/search/?www-product-search=gf+45mm&www-department=all

Fujifilm GF 110mm lens - fuji-gf-110mm-f-2-r-lm-wr

Lee Filters - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/search/?www-product-search=lee&www-department=all

Praktica MTL3 - https://camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Praktica_MTL_3

Mamaya C330 camera - https://camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Mamiya_C_series

Mamiya 7 - https://camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Mamiya_7

Bronica SQA -https://camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Bronica_SQ-AM

Additional show links:

Paul’s photograph of a tree at Rydal Water -https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ngMqmjrIp/

Ocean Capture Photography Workshops - https://www.oceancapture.com

Michael Kenna - https://www.michaelkenna.com