Immerse yourself in a unique experience that combines mindfulness and photography to help you develop a new way of looking at the world.
Immerse yourself in a unique experience that combines mindfulness and photography to help you develop a new way of looking at the world.
Start: August 26, 2025.
Second edition.
Workshop taught in English.
We live in a fast-paced world, where rushing has become the norm. From the moment we wake up, our minds jump from one task to another: work, family responsibilities, social media, commitments… Our attention is scattered, caught between to-do lists and notifications. Often, we may end the day feeling exhausted, like we haven’t had a single moment of real presence, and, worst of all, with the sense that we didn’t accomplish anything.
In the Photography and Mindfulness workshop, you’ll learn to slow down, connect with the present moment, and train your visual perception—free from judgment and expectations. Photography becomes a tool for active meditation, allowing you to explore reality from a deeper, more conscious gaze—without the pressure to capture the “perfect” image, but with the intention of fully experiencing the process.
I’ll be with you on this journey—from the basics of mindfulness to the creation of a meditative photography project. Each session includes guided contemplation exercises, photography practices that focus on conscious observation, and references to great artists who have worked from this perspective. You’ll explore how light, texture, emptiness, and rhythm can become key elements in developing a visual narrative grounded in mindfulness. You’ll also receive tools to reduce stress, boost concentration, and enjoy the act of looking.
Once you receive the content, you can enjoy the experience with complete freedom, without sticking to a fixed schedule. Starting August 26, 2025, you’ll receive content every Tuesday and Friday until September 26—audio training, inspiring artists, photography exercises, and recommended music—for a total of 10 pauses in your daily life. To listen to, read, and watch the content of each pause, you will need between 15 and 20 minutes per day. You are in control of deciding when to access the content and create the suggested images.
I invite you to embark on this experience with an open and curious mind, a game, a way of looking at things without any preconceptions, without accepting or rejecting anything. It’s about embracing a “beginner’s mind,” a Zen concept that invites us to see the world and our lives with curiosity and openness.
Do you dare to explore photography as a way to feel and get to know yourself—and to find a pause? If the answer is yes, welcome to this journey.
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Who is This Workshop For?
- This workshop is designed for photography lovers of all levels, health and wellness professionals, therapists, educators, artists, and anyone interested in developing a more conscious, attentive gaze through photography. You don’t need any prior mindfulness knowledge—just the desire to experience the image as a tool for presence, introspection, and creativity..
- This workshop is also ideal if you’re looking to reduce stress, improve your ability to observe, connect more deeply with your environment, and discover how photography can become a practice for meditation and self-awareness.
How it Works
- Click on the “Sign Up” button to complete your registration.
- Receive a confirmation email with immediate access to the initial content. Please check
your spam folder if you don’t receive it. - Starting on the designated day, you will receive emails with links to the new content.
- Access all materials on the training platform anytime.
- Submit questions, queries, or suggestions in the support section of the training platform.
- Want to gift this experience? You can purchase a gift card with a personalized message delivered on the date of your choice. Additionally, you can opt to print the gift card.
Yesterday is a memory. Tomorrow is unknown. Knowing happens now.
Buddha
About the Instructor
Amparo Muñoz Morellà
Psychologist, educator, and researcher in photography and personal development. Co-director of ANDANA and creator of this experience.
Communicator with over 20 years of experience in community intervention and social integration through artistic tools. Her work focuses on exploring photography as a strategy to boost creativity, foster self-knowledge, and improve emotional well-being.
Through specialized training in Mindfulness for Children and Adults and a Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy: Third-Generation Therapies, she has developed this innovative methodology that combines mindfulness and photography to foster introspection, authenticity, and personal transformation. Her work as a communicator extends through articles, courses, and masterclasses on the connection between psychology and the image.
In collaboration with Javier Sancho Boils, Amparo founded ANDANA, a project that combines photography and personal development. Since 2015, they have been leading workshops that use photography as a tool for personal and social development for various organizations and government entities.
Author of the books Fotografía para crecer. Guía práctica para enseñar fotografía en la infancia y adolescencia (Photography to Grow: A Practical Guide for Teaching Photography to Children and Adolescents), Descubre la fotografía. Mirar, crear y disfrutar desde la infancia (Discover Photography: Look, Enjoy, and Create from Childhood), You Are What You Look At, and Photography to Get to Know Yourself. Origin.
You can learn more about her work, conferences, courses, and workshops at amparomunozmorella.com
What People Have to Say About our Workshops
@juliavogphotos
I recently completed Photography to Get to Know Yourself and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The content is thoughtfully curated, rich and engaging without feeling overwhelming. I particularly appreciated discovering new photographic works, which broadened my perspective, and the addition of music, which added an emotive and immersive dimension. The structured release of lessons is a fantastic idea, creating a sense of rhythm and anticipation that kept me eager for each new session. Overall, it’s a beautifully designed and well-executed course. Congratulations, and thank you!
@drewid5050
I’ve just finished this course and I’ve got to say I loved it so much!I’ve been photographer for over 30 years now and I saw this on Instagram and thought this is what I need to challenge me creatively and make me think a different way about what I take and how I take it …and about myself to👍📷🥰 Highly recommended… I took this and would have never of thought of it before the course🙌
@fotosconversos
This workshop has been one of my most enriching experiences, as it gave me an opportunity to explore my senses and capture the verbs related to the art of Loving. Also, with this workshop’s help, I could identify the love others express to me, accept it with gratitude and admiration, and reject what might seem like love but fails to hold its essence. In the course of this workshop, I could discover how I love and how I want to be loved. I loved it.
@montse68mt
I thought I would find this workshop more difficult, but I didn’t… I flowed through it most easily. I didn’t focus on a romantic partner but on my family. And the experience has been very positive and enriching. For Action 15, Give time, I made a video of all my photos because I couldn’t even find the words. ANDANAFOTO… Thank you very much for everything. I found you at a challenging time in my life. And I think I’ve learned to recognize, accept, and channel my fears and feelings. I feel stronger and more capable and have developed the creativity I had kept hidden. I FEEL GREAT.
@delizberrios
I thoroughly enjoyed doing this project. Some assignments took longer to process than others, so it was a great thing that I could do it at my own pace. It took me 3 months to complete! Looking back at some of the photos I am inspired to do them differently so maybe I can take the course again in the future.
@fragrantbreeze3
Great experience. never have I had a “class” journey like this one….thank you!
@m.a.t.e.i.muntiu
The subjects I worked on and the entire concept helped me believe in myself more and trust my instincts, especially as a photographer. It rekindled my connection with photography and guided me to discover my own style. While I haven’t completed all the subjects yet, I intend to work through them at my own pace.
@luvlymish
I have loved this course. While I’ve been a bit shy about tagging as much of my work as I had hoped (so others could see it), I want to express my gratitude. I’ve really enjoyed this experience.
@vibla_photography
It was an astonishing experience! I vividly recall seeing the advertisement at the year’s end and viewing it as an opportunity to break from my routine. However, I ended up surpassing that expectation: shattering paradigms, reshaping ideas, challenging beliefs, evolving pictures, and adopting novel methods to explore myself. I have always loved photography, but I’ve now come to recognize that there’s a deeper layer beyond just lighting, framing, and composition. It’s about the essence within the photo and the inspiration that drives the artist to craft such meaningful art. I loved it!
@soniaries
Starting from 11 o’clock, I eagerly awaited my message, knowing it was coming. The instructions consistently brought me happiness and a sense of surprise. These messages became my main motivation throughout the pandemic, especially during the challenging month of January, which felt like the end of the world and when regular gatherings and holidays were barely recognizable. Encouraging our imagination has been the most significant gift you’ve given us. Thank you so much, and I already find myself longing for more. Thank you.
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@mnieves_ballesteros
This course unveiled to me the process of accepting myself and rediscovering freedom. It amplifies the way you look at things without adhering to stereotypes. Objects transform into subjects. It has enabled me to express my sensual side without society’s imposed sexual connotations. I now live and appreciate my body, thoughts, and how I perceive life’s internal and external elements. This opportunity serves as a reminder of the numerous people we love and who love us. Just like a cherished keepsake, it reminds us of our unique journeys. My days have become filled with vivid colors, images, and beauty. Thank you.
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@almak.rey
I am so grateful for this experience. I value genuine dedication and support in guiding individuals, whether embarking on their initial photographic journey or already acquainted with lighting and composition. I extend my gratitude for offering a fresh perspective on photography – an approach that’s both accessible and yet presents its own set of challenges. I wait anxiously for the new courses to get to know myself better and enjoy other people’s photography around the world like me.
@cristina_narnia
It is so lovely when someone helps you collect everything inside you. For me, this experience felt like a rediscovery. Thank you so much!
@danilazcanop
The experience came to me at the right time and was a good companion in another process of personal reconnection. It was a perfect tandem because it allowed me to capture many self-knowledge realizations and reflections in images. And I rediscovered tastes I had somewhat stored away: my dream of theater or my interest in photography and the visual. Each audio was a revealing opportunity to play and create. Thank you very much. And I hope to join another workshop soon. A huge hug from Chile 🙂
@mariahuescas
I found it extremely profound and wonderful because it is a fusion of photography, which is my passion, with getting to know myself and being able to express myself openly. Now, I know I can do it without limiting myself further. The paths are infinite. I have fallen more in love with photography; it means expression and creativity.
@anadeamor8221
ANDANAfoto helped me discover more things about my personality that I didn’t know, such as that I have much more creativity than I thought and much more imagination than I believed. I enjoyed it a lot, so much that I easily found the time to do it, and I could let go. My shyness seems to be diminishing, or so I think. I had a very good experience and plan to repeat it now. Thanks for everything. And thank you very much for this beautiful and precious project. I highly recommend it to everyone. It’s the best photography course I’ve ever taken. THANK YOU. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
@cristy.rohu
A marvelous experience! It has allowed me to contemplate matters and dismantle any fears or barriers. I’ve gained insights into myself and the world around me. This experience has been entirely novel and fulfilling. It is great knowing I’m not the only crazy one, hahaha. Thank you so much, ANDANAfoto.
@ingela_stenberg_galway
It was a great experience; it informed my practice and helped me open up to new ideas while revisiting old ones from new angles. And I loved the artist’s inspirations; education on other artists’ works is very important! The songs were a fun addition as well.
@natitutipalacio
Hello! I found this journey to be amazing. This year, I chose to spend December 31st alone, away from family and friends. This course helped me better understand myself and recognize how I used activities to mask certain aspects. I learned to acknowledge my viewpoints and thoughts. While I couldn’t complete all the exercises, I intend to take my time over the upcoming days to work through them. Thank you so much! This experience has been beautiful.
Price
The full workshop for a one-time payment.
Start: August 26, 2025 – Registration is open until August 25 or when all spots are gone.
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Gift This Online Workshop
Purchase a gift card with a personalized message delivered by email on the date of your choice. You can also print out the gift card and give it in person.
FAQs
What does the course syllabus include?
This course is designed as an experiential and progressive journey that integrates mindfulness practices with guided photography exercises in an innovative way. Its purpose is to foster a more attentive, reflective, and conscious perspective—one that allows participants to deepen both their perceptual and personal experiences.
The journey is structured around 10 themed pauses, each designed as a space for exploration—to pause, cultivate presence, and connect more deeply with the environment and with oneself.
As a complement, participants are invited to complete a voluntary self-assessment at the beginning and end of the course, using a scientifically validated tool that allows them to observe—both objectively and reflectively—the development of their mindfulness throughout the training process.
The 10 Pauses included in this training
Pause 1. Photography & Mindfulness
This practice begins with the essentials: learning to look from the present moment. Photography is introduced as a tool to break free from automatic habits and engage in a more direct, open, and mindful way of observing the environment.
Pause 2. Looking With New Eyes
We don’t always see things as they are—we see them as we believe them to be. Participants are invited to work on unlearning their automatic gaze and to cultivate a renewed, judgment-free way of looking at the world. This pause invites you to train your perception and rediscover everyday life with a fresher, more authentic perspective.
Pause 3. Breathing
Breathing is incorporated as both an anchor and a tool for self-regulation. Together, we will explore how its rhythm can be woven into our photography practice to cultivate calm, presence, and heightened visual sensitivity.
Pause 4. Sensation and Emotion
The camera can serve as an emotional mirror. We will explore the connection between inner experience and visual perception. Through photography, we will observe how emotions and bodily sensations shape what we see—and how we can use photography to witness them with curiosity and without attachment.
Pause 5. Light and Shadow
Light and shadow are more than just visual elements—they are metaphors for our inner world. We will explore contrasts, recognizing their aesthetic, emotional, and personal dimensions.
Pause 6. Silence
There is power in visual silence. The focus shifts toward stillness, emptiness, and pause—as both compositional and attitudinal elements. We will work on the ability to create meaningful images from negative space, valuing emptiness as fertile ground for meaning, calm, and contemplation.
Pause 7. Rhythm and Movement
We will explore the flow of both the environment and the body while photographing, as well as the relationship between internal rhythm, the perception of change, and techniques that help express movement and how it unfolds.
Pause 8. Looking Inward
This is an invitation to turn the camera toward yourself—to explore identity without masks, cultivating sincerity and presence as essential elements of the inner self-portrait.
Pause 9. Contemplative Storytelling
Images can tell stories, too. In this pause, we give meaning to the gaze by creating visual sequences that reflect emotions, moments, or inner processes. The image becomes both poetic and a form of visual language.
Pause 10. Final Project: Your Mindful Photography Journal
A closing pause that brings everything together. In this final encounter, everything we’ve learned comes together through the creation of a personal collection of images. This visual diary serves both as a synthesis of the process and as a testament to the development of a more mindful gaze.
Each of these pauses is an invitation to look more slowly, to pause, and to feel. It’s not just about photography and mindfulness but about cultivating a way of being fully present in the world—with greater awareness, sensitivity, and connection. This journey isn’t about perfect results; it’s about authentic discoveries.
In this course, you will learn to slow down, observe without judgment, and transform your camera into a tool for active meditation. It’s not about capturing the “right” image but about fully experiencing the act of seeing.
I invite you to begin this experience with open and curious eyes, as if you were seeing the world for the very first time. Set aside expectations and surrender to wonder—to pause, and to fully enter that moment that only arises when you are truly present.
Do you dare to explore photography as a way to feel, to get to know yourself, and to find your pause?
If your answer is yes—then welcome to the journey.
What specific training and experience does the trainer have?
Amparo Muñoz Morellà (Catarroja, 1973) is a licensed psychologist (CV05104), educator, and researcher with over 25 years of professional experience in psychosocial care through Spain’s Primary Social Services.
Throughout her career, she has supported hundreds of people facing extreme vulnerability, social exclusion, life crises, and natural disasters—always integrating a humanistic, respectful, and person-centered approach into her work. Her approach combines evidence-based psychology with creativity, art, and a deep connection to personal values.
She specializes in Mindfulness and Contextual Psychotherapies. She completed the Advanced University Program in Mindfulness for Children and Adults, as well as a master’s degree in Psychotherapy: Third-Generation Therapies at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR). This training allowed her to deepen her knowledge of models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the integration of mindfulness into psychological, educational, and community support processes.
Since 2015, she has co-directed ANDANA—a pioneering initiative that brings together photography, psychology, and personal development. Through this platform, she has led workshops, courses, and conferences, as well as support processes for both individuals and professionals—including educators, social workers, and mental health practitioners. In her training programs, Amparo uses artistic tools—primarily photography—as a means of emotional expression, self-knowledge, stress regulation, and personal transformation.
Her methodology is experiential, creative, and accessible. She combines mindfulness exercises—such as conscious breathing, active listening, and embodied presence practices—with photography and writing prompts, allowing participants to look inward, reconnect with what truly matters, and develop self-care skills. Her workshops are designed to foster transformative experiences through conscious observation, contemplation, and visual storytelling—both individually and in group settings.
Amparo is currently conducting university research on the therapeutic benefits of using photography in processes of self-knowledge and emotional well-being. In her research project, titled Evaluating the Use of Photography as a Tool for Self-Knowledge and Well-Being within the Context of Third-Generation Therapies, she has designed, implemented, and evaluated a structured program that integrates mindfulness and photography practices. This research, grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness, uses internationally validated instruments to evaluate its impact.
In addition to her work as a psychologist and trainer, Amparo is the author of several books exploring the educational, emotional, and creative value of photography—including Photography to Grow: A Practical Guide for Teaching Photography to Children and Adolescents, Discover Photography: Look, Enjoy, and Create from Childhood, You Are What You Look At, and Photography to Get to Know Yourself. Origin. These publications are intended for both curious individuals and professionals, offering a unique perspective on photography—not as a technical skill but as a tool for personal exploration, emotional development, and transformation.
Amparo has trained teaching teams, therapists, social workers, youth facilitators, and cultural professionals in the use of photography and mindfulness as tools for intervention. She has also worked with adolescents and older adults in community, intergenerational, and recovery processes aimed at restoring well-being after experiences of adversity.
Her work is marked by sensitivity, closeness, professional rigor, and a deep confidence in the transformative power of the gaze. Participants in her training programs often highlight the warmth of her guidance, her ability to create safe and welcoming environments, and her skill in making complex concepts accessible through real-life experiences.
You can learn more about her professional background, methodological approach, and training offerings at amparomunozmorella.com and on the blog at andanafoto.com.
Is access to the course permanent?
Yes, the content is permanently available on the training platform. You can review it anytime, as many times as you like. Everyone learns at their own pace.
Will my exercises be supervised?
The process of getting to know yourself is an intimate and individual journey. The exercises will accompany you and make it easier to temporarily focus on what you will explore. Getting to know yourself through photography is a deeply personal journey that requires autobiographical exploration and a sacred space that belongs solely to you. This space belongs exclusively to you; you will conduct the interpretations, embark on projects, and gain the insights essential to your journey.
This is a fun educational experience designed to help you get to know yourself better and deepen your personal development. Please note that ANDANAfoto does not offer therapeutic services.
Can I share my experience?
You can find other participants on Instagram who are also enjoying this experience by using a hashtag that will be provided in the first message. Check out images others have chosen to share on the @andanafoto account, showcasing their journey through the same experience. If you wish to share any or all of your work, feel free to post it and mention us.
I don’t have an SLR camera.
No special photographic gear is required; your cell phone will suffice.
Does the workshop follow a fixed schedule?
The workshop does not follow a fixed schedule. Once you have access to the content, you can enjoy the experience at your own pace.
An email with the link to the training platform will be sent to you. You are free to decide when to access the sessions and complete the suggested exercises.
What are the payment methods?
You can pay using a credit or debit card, PayPal, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. All transactions are securely processed with SSL encryption.
Do you have any questions or concerns signing up for the workshop? Please contact us at english@andanafoto.com
