New for 2026

Lowena!*

Join me for a photography + wellbeing course in Cornwall.
In 2026, I’ll be hosting regular workshops - meeting on a weekday evening over 4 weeks, plus some Saturday workshops throughout the year.

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Spaces are limited.

*‘Joy’ in Cornish

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Workshop benefits

Invest time in creativity – science shows it pays off in health.

Grounded in the science of wellbeing, JOY workshops are designed for participants to:

Boost their creativity and wellbeing
Develop a personal sense of photographic style and purpose
Reduce stress
Identify opportunity for joyful, organic collaboration
Feel valued and invested in
Reset and feel refreshed
Leave inspired, and invigorated with new ideas

What to expect.

A down-to-earth workshop, tailored for your team, packed full of creative challenges and inspiration.

Understand the thought-provoking science behind creative and wellbeing practices, including why and how small actions bring big benefits.

Participants will be supported to develop their own aesthetic style – and to take photos with feeling. They’ll also develop their own personalised stress-reduction toolkit.

Designed for any level of photography experience, participants simply need a camera or phone.

Expect to leave the sessions feeling refreshed, brimming with ideas, and equipped with practical, effective ways to reduce stress.

About Gemma

I’m Gemma – your workshop designer and host.

Photography is my joyful, creative outlet and also how I create purposeful work.

Over the years, I’ve worked with non-profits and UN agencies on photographic projects focused on health, wellbeing and rights.

Along the way, my work has been featured by outlets like The Guardian, BBC, The Independent, and travel magazines. My first photo book, The Leopard Print Portraits, launched autumn 2025 – published by Shutter Hub Editions.

JOY workshops brings together my wellbeing and photography expertise, and the practices that have always helped me refresh and reset while working in high pressure jobs – and I can help your team to do the same.