About us
Welcome to the Mindful Moments & Memorable Headshots Meetup Group in Cardiff! This group is for individuals who want to:
☀️Cultivate social connection in a safe and gentle space.
☀️Improve their smartphone photography skills for stunning outdoor portraits and memorable headshots.
☀️Connect with nature in beautiful locations like Bute Park, Roath Park and more.
☀️Practice mindfulness to feel more present and find a sense of calm.
Our wellbeing meetups offer a unique opportunity to cultivate presence and manage self-talk, promoting openness and compassionate connection.
Weather permitting, we hold our outdoor sessions in Cardiff to tap into nature's wisdom. With guided prompts, we ease into genuine conversation—there's no pitching or forced introductions.
By combining mindfulness with a smartphone photography workshop, we learn to capture moments and see new perspectives through small shifts in light, composition, and framing. 📸
Join us for a transformative and empowering experience that will leave you feeling confident and more connected with yourself and others.
We'll also offer paid events, which are designed to be a unique blend of a relaxed mini-photoshoot and calming, mindful moments. You'll leave with two high-quality digital photographs for your professional and personal use. More than just a photo, this is an experience that helps you reconnect with your inner strength and beauty.
Upcoming events
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Bollywood Beats: Rhythm, Joy & Letting Go
roath park lake, roath park, Cardiff, GBWe are excited to welcome a special external facilitator, Salma Sharieff of @desi_groovers to guide us through an afternoon of vibrant Bollywood dance.
This session is designed for creative expression and freedom. It is more than just a dance class; it is a safe space to learn the art of letting go.
We will practice releasing self-consciousness, forgetting the "steps," and simply allowing the rhythm to move us.
Why dance? Three powerful benefits:
- Natural Mood Booster: The high-energy beats trigger a rush of endorphins, instantly lifting your spirits.
- Stress Release: Physically "shaking it off" is one of the fastest ways to release held tension and anxiety from the body.
- Creative Confidence: express yourself without words, helping you feel more comfortable and confident in your own skin.
Cost: There is a small contribution of £5 per person to cover the guest facilitator. To minimise last-minute cancellations and respect our facilitator's schedule, advance payment is required for this session. Please complete the payment here. https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QMQIPB16
What to bring: Comfortable clothes, water, and a playful spirit.
Note: There will be no smartphone photography workshop at this event. Depending on how everyone feels, we may take some pictures of the event for our marketing and promotion.
Perfect for: Anyone needing to get out of their head and into their body. No previous dance experience is needed, just bring your energy!
4 attendees
Horizon & Headspace: A Mindful Coastal Walk & Landscape Session
barry island beach, CF62 5TR, Cardiff, GBThis event combines a gentle beach walk with practical landscape photography to help you shift your perspective and find calm.
We will focus on finding the beauty in the expansive view—from the texture of the sand to the endless horizon—using our smartphones to capture the light and scale of the coast.
#### The Mood Booster: Why the Sea Breeze Works
The sea breeze instantly lifts our mood because it's rich in negative ions. These invisible molecules are known to naturally stabilise serotonin levels (our natural 'happy chemical'), leaving you feeling refreshed, energised, and mentally clearer than when you arrived.
Read more about Vitamin Sea here.
#### Two Benefits of Perspective Taking
Landscape photography is an active tool for perspective taking—the ability to shift your viewpoint to gain a deeper understanding. This practice offers two major benefits:
- Reduces Overwhelm & Gains Clarity: By stepping back and viewing your current situation against the vastness of the sea and the horizon, it helps us mentally gain clarity and feel less overwhelmed by daily stressors.
- Enhances Creative Problem-Solving: Taking a new angle on a familiar landscape—shooting from low down, using leading lines, or capturing a reflection—trains your brain to see matters from a new direction, opening up possibilities for new solutions to familiar situations.
After the walk, we will stop at a local spot to enjoy classic fish and chips. Please note that food and drinks will be at your own cost (cash/card recommended).
What to bring: Warm layers (it’s a beach!), sturdy shoes, and your smartphone.
Perfect for: Anyone looking to enjoy landscape photography with their smartphone, a beach walk, or fish and chips, all while benefiting from the refreshing sea breeze.
3 attendees
Past events
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