Kenton Wellness Festival 2026: Wild Light Photo Walk

Workshop title: Wild Light Photo Walk

Name: Sophie Smith

Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026

Time and duration: 14:30-17:30 (3 Hrs)

Venue: Meet @Bushmans Town Hall

Price: R300

Contact: [email protected]

Workshop info:

A half hour workshop with questions and answers about photography, cameras or concepts, followed by a walk that focuses on the beach that focuses on silence, mindfulness, observation and intuitive creation.

Bio:

Sophie is a documentary lifestyle photographer living and working in the Eastern Cape in South Africa.

Her expertise lies in crafting narratives that seamlessly blend storytelling with artistic expression, capturing profound shared connections between people and the environment.

Deeply rooted in her awe of nature, Sophie’s artistic vision is enriched by her connection with the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes that surround her and the transformative years spent raising her young children, she possesses a unique ability to uncover the sublime within the ordinary. Her photographic compositions resist the constraints of conventional styling and technical precision, instead focusing on evoking an emotional response.

Sophie’s journey as a photographer mirrors her personal evolution, as she embarked on a path of introspection and healing while documenting the tender moments of her children’s lives. This introspection has fuelled her fascination with the intricate dynamics between women, children, and nature, particularly the healing properties of water.

Through her lens, she endeavours to capture not just images, but the essence of human connection and the healing embrace of the natural world.

What to bring: A Camera