I’m Clare

I’ve had a camera in my hand since I was 16 — what started as teenage curiosity quickly turned into a full-blown obsession. I packed up and moved down south to Farnham to study photography properly, and that’s where everything clicked (pun absolutely intended). Since then, it’s never really been “just a job”.

Life outside of photography is loud, busy and a bit chaotic — thanks to my two absolute whirlwinds, aged 11 and 7. They keep me on my toes and my camera reflexes sharp. When we’re not doing the school run, we’re usually baking something unnecessarily elaborate, knee-deep in a craft project, or heading off on some kind of mini adventure. I’m a big believer in making ordinary days feel a bit magic.

I measure time in cups of tea. Strong. Builders. Constant. Add cake and that’s basically a personality trait at this point — surely that counts as a hobby? Evenings are usually me crafting something random at the table with “alllllll the tea” on rotation. Crackin’.

I’m a huge Gavin & Stacey fan and I quote it daily. If your name is Dave, I’m sorry in advance. It’s not personal. (Well… maybe a little.)

I’ve recently got back into snowboarding after a long break and I am fully obsessed again. Nothing clears your head like throwing yourself down a mountain strapped to a board. Equal parts freedom and chaos — which probably explains why I love it.

At home, we’ve got a long-haired cat with tiny white feet called Socks (obviously), and the newest recruit to the family is Cookie, our Syrian hamster, who I am unreasonably attached to. Bloody love that little fluff ball.

Basically, I’m happiest when things feel real — a bit messy, a bit fun, a bit loud. And that’s exactly how I approach photography too.