Anna Wilson is a Canadian photographer, artist, and educator whose creative practice is rooted in mindfulness and deep attentiveness to the present moment. Photography, for Anna, is more than image-making—it is a contemplative way of being. Her work invites viewers to pause, notice, and connect with the world around them. Rather than seeking the perfect shot, she allows perception to guide the image-making process, using the camera as a tool for presence and reflection. Her fine art photography explores the quiet poetry of everyday life, the intimacy of place, and the human longing for connection and meaning. Through her approach—integrating creativity and mindfulness—each image becomes a trace of presence, a visual expression of the calm and clarity that emerge when mind, body, and eye align in the act of seeing. Photography is both an inner journey and an outer exploration: a form of visual journaling that honours the beauty in the overlooked and the sacred in the ordinary. Anna has a growing public exhibition history both locally and internationally. Drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophies and sensory-based practices, Anna integrates this contemplative method into retreats, workshops, and educational travel programs. In recent years, she has expanded her work internationally, facilitating immersive photography retreats that combine mindful creative practice, nature connection, and self-reflection. Whether walking through old-growth forests in Canada or photographing the play of light on fishing boats in an ancient Italian harbour, her experiences are designed to help participants slow down and reconnect—with themselves, the land, and their creative intuition. Through her photographs and her teaching, Anna Wilson encourages others to slow down, soften their gaze, and rediscover the quiet wonder woven into the fabric of daily life.