Finding Healing Through the Lens: How Photography Saved My Spirit


Photography has been more than just a creative outlet for me—it’s been a lifeline, a tool that has helped me process, heal, and reconnect with the world in ways I never expected. There’s something profoundly therapeutic about capturing the beauty of nature, something that helps me see my own life from a different perspective. Every time I pick up my camera and step into nature, I am reminded that life is bigger than my current struggles, and that beauty and peace are always within reach, waiting to be found.

When I capture a waterfall in all its powerful, flowing movement, I realize my problems are just like the water—temporary, rushing by, here one moment and gone the next. The roar of the falls reminds me that life, too, can be overwhelming at times, but like water, everything moves forward. I find comfort in knowing that no problem stays the same, and that with time, even the heaviest burdens can flow away.

Then there’s the Milky Way, stretching endlessly across the sky. Standing under a blanket of stars, I feel small in the most humbling way possible. Capturing the vastness of the universe puts my own worries into perspective. Suddenly, the things that felt all-consuming become fleeting and almost insignificant in the grand scheme of things. There’s a peace in knowing that life is constantly in motion, that the world is vast, and that my struggles are only a tiny part of the larger picture.

Mountains, too, have played a special role in my healing. When I photograph a towering range, I feel a sense of hope and adventure. The rugged, majestic peaks remind me that life’s journey is full of highs and lows, and that the climb, while challenging, is always worth it. Each summit I capture through my lens fills me with a sense of accomplishment, and with every trip to the mountains, I find myself ready to take on whatever comes next.

Photography helps me pause and fully appreciate the beauty around me. It pulls me out of my head and into the moment, where healing can take place. Each photograph I take is a reminder that there is beauty even in the midst of struggle, and that nature has a way of putting everything into perspective. Through the lens, I’ve learned to see not just the world differently, but myself too.

May peace, light and love guide your path. Always


Flowing falls rush by,
Stars above remind of peace,
Mountains bring me hope.


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Mountain View from mineral pool at Iron Mountain Springs, Glenwood Springs, CO.