Ruth Davey | Founder Director, Look Again – Mindful Photography for Mental Health

Ruth Davey | Founder Director, Look Again – Mindful Photography for Mental Health

• Ruth is the Founder Director of Look Again.
• She is a facilitator and trainer of Mindful Photography for mental health, well-being, resilience, and regenerative change.

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In this episode, we engage with Ruth Davey, the visionary Founder Director of Look Again. Ruth shares her unique journey from community development to pioneering mindful photography, a practice that intertwines mindfulness with the art of seeing through a camera lens. In this insightful conversation, Ruth discusses how mindful photography can enhance mental health, resilience, and well-being. She also delves into the methodology behind ‘Look Again’, its global impact, and how this innovative approach can be adapted to diverse cultural contexts to foster a deeper connection with oneself and the environment. 

[00:36] – About Ruth Davey

• Ruth is the Founder Director of Look Again.
• She is a facilitator and trainer of Mindful Photography for mental health, well-being, resilience, and regenerative change.

[02:04] – How would you define mindful photography? How does it contribute to mental health and well-being?

• Mindful photography combines elements of mindfulness with photography. 
• It focuses on the attitudinal foundations of mindfulness and uses the lens of a camera or smartphone to slow down, see the environment and oneself differently, and cultivate qualities like compassion and non-judgment.

[13:08] – How does incorporating nature into mindful photography enhance its benefits?

• Nature has inherent therapeutic benefits. 
• Mindful photography encourages people to notice and document the changes in nature.
• It helps build resilience and a deeper connection to the environment.
• Even small bits of nature in urban settings can be used to practice mindful photography.

[22:01] – What trends do you see emerging in the field of mindful photography and mental health?

• Mindful photography is a growing field, with an increasing number of people offering it. 
• However, Look Again is unique in having an evidence base for its methods. 
• The future trend involves using mindful photography to create new, positive stories for individuals and communities, particularly in response to global crises.

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Learn more about Ruth Davey: LinkedIn

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• Ruth is the Founder Director of Look Again.
• She is a facilitator and trainer of Mindful Photography for mental health, well-being, resilience, and regenerative change.