"The Mental Benefits of Photography"
This project explores how creative methodologies can support and improve mental health. On a gloomy day in February 2023, I glanced at my Polaroid camera and felt an urge to capture my state of mind. That simple act revealed the power of non-verbal communication, how emotions can be expressed visually when words fall short.
Using an auto-ethnographic approach supported by contextual research, I investigated the therapeutic role of photography and its potential to promote mental wellbeing. The process became both a study and a personal journey of reflection, uncovering how creativity itself can be a tool for healing and self-understanding.
My aim was to highlight photography’s emotional and psychological significance; not from a clinical standpoint, but through a creative lens. By combining research with personal practice, I sought to communicate the quiet, restorative impact that creative expression can have on our mental health. The result? A 92-page publication.
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A quick preview of the publication
"Inner critic"
"Self-demanding"
I utilised my graphic design expertise to capture and communicate emotional responses and workshop findings, showcased in the book.
Workshop response, in collaboration. Expressing the word 'peaceful'.
Workshop response, in collaboration. Expressing the word 'shocked'.