# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Discover how “visual gratitude” photography supports mental health, plus simple phone techniques, in this WILD session with Ginny Koppenhol.About this EventBoosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography? Friday 16th Januay 10.00am -11.30am? Fraser House Hub? Hosted by Dr. Alice AshcroftThe Women in Lancaster Digital Network (WILD) invites its members, women and non-binary people working in digital and tech, to join us for this exciting event.Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography Our phones are often used for constant consumption, which can negatively impact our mental health. But when we tap into the creative power of our devices, the effect can be entirely different.During lockdown, local photographer Ginny Koppenhol created online workshops that encouraged people to take daily photos of things they appreciated.Grounded in neuroscience, this method acts as a “visual gratitude list”, helping us shift our attention towards the positive moments in everyday life.Before launching her photography business 10 years ago, Ginny worked as an Occupational Therapist within NHS mental health services. She now blends her therapeutic background with her creative expertise to champion the role of regular creative activity in wellbeing and she’s bringing her insights to WILD.Key Takeaways:How using your phone creatively can support mental wellbeing.The science behind “visual gratitude lists” and why they work.Simple smartphone photography and editing techniques you can start using immediately. Practical tips using the Snapseed app to improve your photos with ease.Delivered by: Ginny Koppenhol
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lancaster/boosting-mental-health-using-smartphone-photography/100001976456928879
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, photography, mental-health, workshops, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lancaster
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Fraser House Hub
- **lat**: 54.0443676
- **long**: -2.7975713
- **full address**: Fraser House Hub, South Road, Lancaster, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography being held?
  - **A:** Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am at Fraser House Hub, South Road, Lancaster, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography?
  - **A:** Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography is organized by Alice Ashcroft.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lancaster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Boosting Mental Health Using Smartphone Photography sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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