Photography Is… Sitting with Emotions - From Lens to Self Festival 2026

​Some experiences need to be noticed and felt before they can be explained. An image can give them a form, making room for different and sometimes contradictory emotions: longing, joy, anger, tenderness, desire, loss or uncertainty. In this workshop, you will explore photography as a space for emotional attention.

​Through simple exercises, you will look for images that bring you closer to what you feel, allowing shapes, details, colours and associations to guide the exploration.

​You will then spend time with the photograph you have chosen and reflect on what it helps you recognise or express. The session offers a guided creative setting in which each person decides what to photograph and what to share.

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​No photography experience required. As is usual for From Lens to Self experiences, please ensure you are on time and connected via a computer or laptop.

​What to bring: A smartphone or digital camera, pen and paper

​Part of the From Lens to Self Festival 2026 (24 Oct to 15 Nov), online and across London.

​Facilitator: Gianpietro Pucciariello

​Policy: No refunds within 7 days of the event.

​Full programme & tickets: https://www.fromlenstoself.com/#festival