A quiet book about the harder side of taking photographs.

Both, in a quiet way. It's written for photographers, about the parts of photography that aren't gear or technique — the head-stuff. Comparison, doubt, confidence, the slow grind of "is this any good?". You'll find practical activities and worksheets alongside honest writing, not theory or platitudes.

No. Anyone can buy the book. It stands on its own and there's nothing in it that requires an iPhotography account. If you are on one of our courses, you might notice familiar voices — both authors teach the courses — but the book is for any photographer who'd find the topics useful.

One to two weeks anywhere in the world. We print each book on demand once you order, so there's a brief print window before it goes in the post. Postage costs vary by region — you'll see the exact figure for your country at checkout.

Arts & Minds is a UK-based mental-health charity that uses creative arts — including photography — as a tool for supporting people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We picked them because they're doing in practice what this book is about in theory: creative work as a support for mental wellbeing.

£1 from every sale comes straight off the top and goes to them. We don't keep it.

Not currently — the book is print-only. The worksheets are designed to be written into, which is part of the point; reading them on a screen rather defeats the purpose.

Email [email protected] within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund the cost of the book. Return postage is on you, and the book needs to come back unused. The £1 to Arts & Minds stays where it should be — with the charity.

Photography has been a quiet help to a lot of people, and this book is written in that spirit. But it isn't a substitute for professional support. If you're struggling, please talk to your GP, contact Samaritans (116 123 in the UK) or speak to a charity like Mind. The book can sit alongside that — it's not meant to replace it.