The Mindful Photography Field Guide: 15 Smartphone Photography Practices for Inner Peace

Adventure to a place of inner peace even while journeying through a world gone mad.

In a world filled with stress, anxiety, depression, and uncertainty, we all need a simple way to quiet our mind, release our fears, and experience present moment serenity and contentment. Seem like a tall order? It's not. In fact, you probably have the perfect tool you need to achieve this sense of calm in your pocket right now. It's called your smartphone, and when used correctly, you can transform this often distraction-inducing device into a pivotal tool for inner peace.

In The Mindful Photography Field Guide, Joe Van Wyk shares 15 smartphone photography practices that can help bring you back to sanity when you spiral into depressing, anxious thoughts. Filled with full color photos, practical how-to action items, engaging stories, and solid research, this book reveals time-tested practices you can use to recenter your mind, embrace the present moment, and experience the joy of living.

Transform your smartphone into a powerful tool to access inner peace Experience joyful presence, rather than distraction and stress, during difficult times Bless others with your gifts to spread feelings of love, laughter, and happiness

The best part? No photography experience is needed. Whether you are an adventurer, a seeker, or a creative soul longing for peace and connection in a chaotic world, you'll find the keys to practical, everyday mindfulness right here.

Joe Van Wyk is an author, father, and Christ-follower who has served clients with his gifts in photography, videography, design, and publishing for over 30 years. A previous urban street photography fanatic, he is now a lover of mindful photography hikes in the pine trees and walks along roaring rivers. Joe lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado with Frankie the Doodle. You can find Joe's mindful photography vlogs, coaching, and helpful resources at JoeVanWyk.com and MindfulPhotography.org.