Bio-informational theory. The image we feel.
There is something we know, even if we can’t always explain it: images affect us. A photograph can move us, unsettle us, or even stir something deep within without us fully understanding why.

There is something we know, even if we can’t always explain it: images affect us. A photograph can move us, unsettle us, or even stir something deep within without us fully understanding why.
According to the 2024 Mental Health Atlas by the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people worldwide currently suffer from a mental health disorder, with anxiety and depression being the most common.
In recent years, science and personal testimonies have brought to light something that has always been there: not everyone thinks in images.
In a world full of constant rushing, obligations, and stimuli, finding a moment of calm is a revolutionary act.
Modern society pushes us to stay constantly engaged in digital tasks and connections, yet we often remain disconnected from our surroundings and inner world. In the face of this reality, practicing mindfulness emerges as a powerful tool for returning to what’s essential: the here and now.
A self-portrait in therapeutic photography is more than just a visual representation; it serves as a powerful tool for self-knowledge and exploring emotions and identity.
By understanding how our brain processes images, we can use this ability to enrich our emotional lives, foster greater self-knowledge, and –why not?– take better photographs.
We want to express our deepest gratitude for the wonderful opinions you have shared about our training experiences. We are delighted to know that our passion for photography and personal development has resonated so positively.
Psychology and photography are deeply intertwined; they look at each other and listen, creating effective, adaptable frameworks with hopeful results.
We have added a new expert to the ANDANAfoto team. Meet Mira, an Artificial Intelligence specializing in photography and personal development training.
A self-portrait can be an instrument to get to know oneself, a way of exposing our body but it also manifests the feeling and the intimate way of being. A self-portrait is a map of your intimate world, a statement of intentions, a testimony about who you are and how you show yourself.