Mindfulness For Wedding Photographers & Filmmakers
What is mindfulness anyway? Mindfulness is the ability to be present and aware of what’s happening right here, right now. It’s not a new concept, but there’s a growing body of research that supports its benefits for your physical and mental health. In fact, studies show that mindfulness can help treat anxiety and depression, boost your immune system, and even lower blood pressure! Because we spend so much time on our devices or working with clients who are also on their devices – all while trying to stay organized throughout the process – it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by stress. But mindfulness isn’t just about relaxing; it actually helps you become more engaged in what’s happening around you as well as within yourself. This means less stress overall (which is great news for wedding photographers) — but also better clarity when dealing with clients (also great news).
“Mindfulness is the ability to be present and aware of what’s happening right here, right now”
Mindfulness is the ability to be present and aware of what’s happening right here, right now. It’s the ability to be fully aware of what you are experiencing in the present moment without judging it as good or bad.
Mindfulness can also help photographers and filmmakers because it helps us to become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that we can respond appropriately instead of reacting impulsively with anger or sadness. Being mindful helps us avoid getting caught up in our own thoughts, which may prevent us from noticing important details about the bride walking down the aisle at her wedding ceremony!
How to be more mindful as a wedding photographer or filmmaker?
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of what you are doing, feeling, and thinking in each moment.
It involves being fully present in the moment; noticing all of your senses, thoughts, and emotions as they arise. It’s about learning how to be mindful at work, at home, or wherever you are spending time. You may already do some mindfulness practices on a regular basis, but if not, here are some ideas:
- Sit down with your eyes closed for 10 minutes each day – this can help calm down before starting work/filming etc., give yourself time out from distractions such as phones, etc., and allow yourself space to breathe deeply while sitting still, which will help bring calmness into other areas of life too!
- Take breaks throughout filming – even 5 minutes away from filming will help refresh both mind & body so when it comes back into shot again, everyone feels more energized rather than drained after spending hours standing still behind the camera lens!!
Set your intention for each day
Set your intention for each day. What is your goal? Why is it important to you? How will you achieve it? And how will you know if the day was a success or not (and then adjust as needed)?
This is a great way to start any morning, whether or not there are clients involved. This can also be done at any point during the day when things get overwhelming: “What’s my highest priority right now?”
Practice gratitude
Practice gratitude. This can be a difficult thing to do, especially if you’re feeling the pressure of wedding photography or filmmaking and your mind is preoccupied with the tasks ahead. But it’s important to take time out of your day (and perhaps even before bed) to reflect on what you have been grateful for in that day, week, or month.
This could be something small, like being grateful for a good cup of coffee, or bigger things, such as friends and family who support you in this new business venture. You might even find yourself appreciating the fact that there are people around who love having their photos taken!
Have a meditation routine
Meditation is a great way to become more present and aware. It can also help you relax, reduce stress, and be creative and productive. As a wedding photographer or filmmaker, you will need these skills to make sure that you are capturing the best moments of your client’s lives in the most beautiful way possible.
Find peace in imperfection – yours, not your clients’
You are going to make mistakes. You will miss shots, forget something important, or get distracted. Don’t beat yourself up over it; just take a deep breath and focus on what you can control right now. The next shot is waiting for you–not the last one!
Mindfulness can help you become a better wedding photographer or filmmaker!
Mindfulness is a great tool for wedding photographers and filmmakers. It can help you to be more creative, aware of your surroundings, and present with your clients.
Mindfulness also helps you to be more aware of your own emotions. This will make it easier for you to deal with stress or difficult situations without getting overwhelmed by them.
I hope this article has helped you understand what mindfulness is and how it can help you become a better wedding photographer or filmmaker. As I said before, it’s not an easy practice – but it’s definitely worth it! When you’re more mindful of yourself and your surroundings, you’ll be less stressed out by the little things that come up during your day-to-day life. And who doesn’t want that?
