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Creative Photography

• Each session follows the same format.
• Each session has a theme and a photographic skill to develop, eg: Animals and composition.
• There is an initial teaching input and inspiration session.
• The children are then able to practise the photographic skills for that session with a chosen object from the theme.
• The children are encouraged to share their images with each other and provide positive feedback as well as recommendations.
• Session lasts 1 hour

Contemplative Photography

• Each session follows the same format.
• Each session begins with an introduction of the session, story from the Bible or a picture book.
• The children are led through an imaginative guided exercise in relation to the theme.
• The children use an object linked with the theme to create a contemplative photograph.
• The children have an opportunity to think about wonder questions about the photos they have created or the imaginative experience.
• The session finishes with a short meditation and stillness experience.
• Session lasts 1 hour

Mindful Walking & Photography

• Each session follows a similar format.
• These sessions run once per half term, 6 in total throughout the year. Usually on a Sunday.
• During each session there will be a seasonal aspect to the session.
• There is a guided element to the session and an opportunity to create the contemplative photography.
• Session will usually run in all weathers unless it is unsafe to do so.
• Walk is based in the SE London area unless otherwise stated.
• Session lasts 1 hour
• Limited to 8 places
• Simple first aid kit available.
• Dates to be confirmed
• Family sessions also available

CPD for primary colleagues

• The CPD available for 2022 for primary schools is entitled ‘Seeing with the eyes of your heart’. This quote is taken from Ephesians 1:18 in the Bible.
• This training is available online or in person.
• To begin with there is an opportunity to develop understanding surrounding nurturing spirituality in Christian based schools and theological knowledge about ‘prayer pathways.
• There is then an opportunity to take part in a contemplative photography session and short meditation stillness experience.
• All schools who receive a CPD session are eligible to borrow contemplative items to photograph from the lending library for free.
• Session lasts 1 hour