Our latest issue of Captivating Photography Journal is here, exploring the many ways photography helps us see beyond simply recording reality.
From expressive landscapes and mountain adventures to visual perception, mindfulness, and the remarkable ability of images to communicate when words cannot, Issue 20 celebrates photography as a language of creativity, emotion and human connection.
What’s inside:
- Australian artist Karen Waller shares how her background in painting has shaped her unique photographic style, creating images that blur the boundary between reality and imagination.
- Italian photographer Helmut Pilò reflects on developing a deeply personal visual language, revealing how movement, abstraction and intuition can transform ordinary landscapes into expressive works of art.
- Frank Muldowney offers a remarkable insight into living with Wernicke's aphasia, sharing how visual expression became his way of communicating thoughts and emotions when words were no longer enough. His story is a powerful reminder of photography's unique ability to express what language sometimes cannot.
- Peter Laurenson takes us into the Richmond Range on a demanding climb to Mt Royal, where spectacular alpine scenery, challenging conditions and an overnight camp combine to prove that some photographic locations really are worth the effort.
- We also showcase a selection of photographs from our annual Mindfulness Month Challenge, where members spent July exploring daily prompts, slowing down, and discovering the extraordinary beauty hidden within everyday moments.
This issue is a celebration of perception, creativity and visual storytelling. Whether you enjoy photographing dramatic landscapes, abstract forms, intimate details or quiet everyday moments, we hope these stories inspire you to slow down, look more deeply, and create photographs that express not only what you see, but also what you feel.
Enjoy the issue!
Ngā mihi nui,
The Captivating Photography Journal Team
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