Discover mindfulness through the lens

Focus & Flow Course

Soon to be released – the Focus & Flow Photography online course is where you can switch on your creative self & capture the environment around you – getting lost in the moment. Using Photography Meditations as the basis for reconnection and a way to practicing mindfulness without the woo woo!

Naturally Inspired

Photographing nature or natural things has always been a passion. Come with me as I explore how to stay mindful in life when things get a bit heavy.

Welcome to Growing Curious Minds where simple living, gardening and photography have become a journey of mindfulness and creativity. Join me on this beautiful journey to slow down, embrace each moment and find happiness in the everyday – through the lens.

Hi, I’m Carly and welcome to this little part of my world. Let’s see what we can create!

Join the waitlist for my Focus and Flow, an online photography course, where photography becomes a journey of mindfulness and creativity. In this course, you’ll discover how to see the world with a fresh perspective, using your camera (or phone camera) as a tool for presence and calm – with the aim of supporting your mental health.

Guided through meditative practices and creative exercises, you’ll learn to capture moments with intention, allowing yourself to enter a state of flow and connect deeply with your surroundings. Whether you’re new to photography or a seasoned shooter, Focus and Flow will help you slow down, embrace each shot, and find peace through the lens.

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How it all came about...

10 years ago I began photographing coastal locations with my new partner. It became a project where we would pick a location, wait for a beautiful day and then upon arriving we'd go off in different directions. The idea was to photograph what each of us saw as interesting - be it a texture, the way the light danced on something, an object, an angle- anything! It was a chance to play. No one judging, correcting, or influencing my thinking. It was photography for me.
We would spend anything from an hour to 2 simply being, in a beautiful environment and afterwards I realised how meditative it was. The day felt light, my creative bucket was filled and I had a full appreciation for the surroundings I had been in for the time. Not to mention the fresh air, connecting with nature and all that! I have to tell you, it actually wasn't easy, I felt uncomfortable with this feeling. I was so used to trying to get it right (like for my photography clients). But over time I realised I had tapped into something. A beautiful feeling. And so now I want to share the same opportunity with you.