Ep48 - Randy Bullerwell: Navigating Depression Through Contemplative Photography

Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Canadian photographer Randy Bullerwell. Randy shares how he was introduced to photography by a friend and further deepened his connection to it through mentors he met along the way, leading him to to learn contemplative and mindful ways to use his camera. Through this he has been able to find great release and a tool to channel his emotions through episodes of depression. Randy now shares his experience with photography to support and guide others.

Topics Covered

Journey into photography
Battling depression and alcohol addiction
Others influence in him taking up photography
Finding inspiration from others
Being a child at heart
Working with and learning from children
Discovering mindful photography
His love for running
His love for self-discovery and the world around him
Appreciating the small things in life
How photography and nature helps his mental health 17.30
Creating images in her minds eye
Becoming a more contemplative photographer
Learning how to do photography
Why he saves all of his images
How he feels when he’s doing nature photography
Celebrating the beauty of nature
Seeing his depression in his images
Creating exhibitions of his photos
His vision for the future of his photography work
The power of writing

Connect with Randy:
Website: https://www.randybullerwellphotography.com/

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