Serenity in the Woods
For photographers who want to slow down, reconnect with nature, and take more meaningful woodland photos. Inside you'll discover tips, guides and calm creative inspiration from award-winning professional woodland photographer Tim Smalley.
Transforming Woodland Clutter into Art
Serenity in the Woods Issue #2 Not long ago I was out on a quiet walk through the woods. The light was soft, birdsong carried in the distance, and the forest felt alive in that way it often does when you pause to notice it. I set up my tripod, looked through the viewfinder and immediately felt defeated. Everywhere I turned, the scene was busy: trunks crowding the frame, branches cutting across, patches of bramble spilling into the light. It felt like the forest was working against me. If...
Finding Beauty in the Slow Moments
Serenity in the Woods Issue #1 What 7 1/2 weeks in intensive care taught me about photography, presence and recovery. Hi Reader, I used to think the goal of photography was to make beautiful images. But something shifted. Now, I see photography more like a conversation. With the trees, with myself, with the moment I’m in. There’s a stillness I’ve learned to appreciate. Not just in the woods, but in the process of walking slowly, noticing more, and letting go of the pressure to “get the shot.”...