‘You Are Here’ is my Major Project for my Degree at Birmingham City University. The project is an exploration of how long distance walking and being present within your surroundings can benefit your mental wellbeing. Created at a time when I was deeply struggling with my anxiety and general mental health, the project aims to strip away all the distractions of life. The final body of work showcases me gradually learning to see the world in a brighter way, and by extension it shows me gradually finding a way to manage my emotions whilst appreciating the subtle beauty of everything the world has to offer us.

The work was featured in Amateur Photographer Magazine - I did a digital interview where I spoke about many things but mainly the project.

Read here: https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/getting-outside-with-a-camera-is-the-best-thing-for-your-mental-health/

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