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Reframing Reality: How Mindful Photography Can Help Us Challenge Cognitive Distortions
Joe Van Wyk 3/13/25 Joe Van Wyk 3/13/25

Reframing Reality: How Mindful Photography Can Help Us Challenge Cognitive Distortions

Cognitive distortions—those sneaky little mind traps that warp reality—are still very much alive and well in my head. And I’m guessing I’m not alone.

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How I Shot the Aspen Walkaround Video on My iPhone
Joe Van Wyk 2/27/25 Joe Van Wyk 2/27/25

How I Shot the Aspen Walkaround Video on My iPhone

A commentary on a recent walkaround video in Aspen. Mindful Videography is about capturing spontaneous moments in real-time, bringing intense focus and presence.

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Mindful Photography Practice- Work the Scene
Joe Van Wyk 2/13/25 Joe Van Wyk 2/13/25

Mindful Photography Practice- Work the Scene

This practice from The Mindful Photography Field Guide is a way to find peace quickly when your mind is racing. Get a wider perspective on your world.

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No Matchy, No Matchy: Finding Freedom in Colors That Refuse to Conform
Joe Van Wyk 10/14/24 Joe Van Wyk 10/14/24

No Matchy, No Matchy: Finding Freedom in Colors That Refuse to Conform

The “No Matchy, No Matchy” practice is a liberating way to get your funk on and let go of perfectionism.

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Adjusting Focus: Joe Van Wyk ’87 uses smartphone photography to find healing and inner peace
Joe Van Wyk 9/24/24 Joe Van Wyk 9/24/24

Adjusting Focus: Joe Van Wyk ’87 uses smartphone photography to find healing and inner peace

I reflect on how mindful smartphone photography, a practice I developed after graduating from Trinity University, helped me overcome anxiety and depression, ultimately leading to my book The Mindful Photography Field Guide.

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Start the free Follow the Light multimedia course from The Mindful Photography Field Guide: 15 Smartphone Photography Practices for Inner Peace. Have a visual conversation with God and watch your smartphone photography come alive.

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