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Rewild the family - capturing the real life fun of family life in Barrow Gurney, Bristol, UK.

Rewild the family - capturing the real life fun of family life in Barrow Gurney, Bristol, UK.

Join me on a nature photography experience with your family and you will not regret it. You are guaranteed happy smiley family memories that connect and showcase exactly who you are as a family and let the true personalities of you and your children shine. Here we explore a recent family photography session in Bristol, UK , with a fun loving family of four and their two dogs. A family which loved playing together, from rugby and football to hide and seek, this family enjoyed every moment. Read more here.

Empowering successful business professionals to create a life by their own design - Sam Wright from Natural Edge Coaching Ltd embraces the natural brand photography approach.

Sam, founder of Natural Edge Coaching Ltd, works with business leaders, high flyers and business professionals to help them calm their inner storm and restore balance to their everyday lives - and she does all this with ease, kindness and whilst asking her clients to embrace a little bit of nature - she helps them work on the inside, outside.

Here Sam, embraces the natural brand photography experience in London, UK, to showcase her business story and empower others to create positive change for self, others and planet. Read more here.

Natural brand photography with Susan Ryrie Therapies

Capturing photos for a new website that features horses and dogs. It has to be a natural photography experience.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Susan Ryrie, a musculoskeletal therapist working with humans, dogs and horses. Susan was having a new website designed and wanted to include some imagery that really reflected her and her business. Find out more information about a natural brand photography session for your business here.

Branding, creativity, mental health, nature, photography, Sustainability, wellbeingClaire BishopMay 21, 2021Claire Victoria Photographynatural photographer bristol, natural light, natural branding photographer, Natural photographer, bristol photography, Bristol photographer, b corp photographer bristol, Bristol photography, bristol family photographer, brand images, brand photography, Bristol, bath branding photography, bristol nature photographer, bristol natural photographer, bristol brand photographer, bristol branding, bristol business photographer, b corp photos, b corp photographer, b corp business, b corp business photography, b corp marketing, b corp, sustainable photographer, sustainable business, south Gloucestershire, sustainable photography, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable business bristol, sustainable brands, ethical photographer, ethical photography, ethical marketing, ethical business bristol, ethical business, green business, eco photographer bristol, cotswolds, cotswolds brands, cotswolds photographer

Seeking real beauty - natural photography for a healthier, happier world.

With a continuing increase of children and adults spending more and more time on social media, a world of false imagery has exploded with people unable to identify what is real beauty and what is highly edited and false imagery.

It is common for people to over edit their photos, alter the background, spend a long time perfecting (in their eyes) an image before then posting this image online.

However, is this image then perceived by the audience as beautiful?

Surely if the image doesn’t truly reflect who you are then there is no “real” connection with the viewer….? What do you think?

Branding, creativity, family, mental health, nature, photography, Sustainability, wellbeingClaire BishopMay 17, 2021Claire Victoria Photographynatural light, natural photographer bristol, nature family photos, nature connection experience, nature walk, natural branding photographer, Natural photographer, nature family photography experience, nature play, nature family experience, natural family photographer, nature branding photos, nature connection, natural family photos bristol, Bristol, bristol family photographer, bristol, bristol photography, Bristol photographer, Bristol photography, brand photography, bath branding photography, bristol nature photographer, brand images, bristol natural photographer, bristol brand photographer, bristol business photographer, newborn photos bristol, newborn photographer bristol and bath, newborn photography bristol, brand identity, bristol branding, UK brands, UK branding, Uk branding Photography, natural brand photographer, natural brands, natural branding, sustainable photographer, sustainable business, sustainable photography, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, sustainable business bristol, sustainable brands, sustainability, sustainable business uk, uk sustainable photographer, ethical photographer, ethical, ethical living, ethical business, ethical photos, ethical brands, ethical products, Somerset family photographer, b corp marketing, organic marketing, b corp, b corp photos, b corp photographer, b corp business photography, b corp business, b corp photographer bristol, ethical marketing, ethical photography, ethical moments, ethical business bristol, natural moments, natural light photography, natural family photographer bath, south west natural photographer, south Gloucestershire, south west brand photographer, cotswolds photographer, real beauty, real beauty Dove, Dove campaign, real life moments on camera

Reframing busyness. Look for abundance in the everyday.

I’ve found that a return to busyness has arrived. At first it was with the children’s after school clubs and now with the additional appointments we are all trying to book in along with meeting friends and families for outdoor fun and juggling our work commitments too. Busyness is a funny thing and I generally try to avoid it. However I have been thinking of how I can reframe the term “busyness”?

For our mental wellbeing, how can we re-frame the term “busy”?

nature, mental health, creativity, Branding, photography, Sustainability, wellbeingClaire BishopApril 30, 2021Claire Victoria Photographynature walk, natural light, natural photographer bristol, nature family photos, natural branding photographer, nature connection experience, Natural photographer, nature play, natural family photographer, nature branding photos, nature photography, nature connection, natural photos, natural brand photographer, UK photographer, uk nature inspired, UK branding, sustainable photographer, sustainable business, sustainable photography, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, sustainable brands, sustainable business bristol, ethical photographer, ethical living, ethical business, ethical brands, organic photography, organic brands, organic products, b corp photographer, b corp, b corp marketing, b corp photos, mental health, commercial photographer bristol, documentary photography

Natural brand photography with mindful photographer Alison Sackett founder of "A natural breathing space"

Alison Sackett is a fellow photographer with a passion for mindfulness, nature and empowering others to connect with their creative selves.

Alison Sackett, owner and founder of “A natural breathing space” got in touch as she was looking to refresh her website and launch a new event at Bishops palace in Wells, Somerset. Alison is a professional photographer specialising in “mindful photography” which Alison describes as “a way of slowing down, getting outside, appreciating the world around you and encouraging your creativity in a gentle manner”.

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The power of a tree - the power of nature.

This week I came across a blossom tree. A tree sparkling in the blue sky and shimmering with beautiful white blossom.

The sheer beauty of the blossom tree pulled me in. The little details were magical.

This soulful moment is what memories are made of.

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Five ways to use your senses and connect with nature each day.

How can we use our senses to connect each day with nature and boost our wellbeing?

There is more and more scientific research emerging about the benefits of nature. All you have to do is use Ecosia (the new eco google) and search “the benefits of nature” to discover the new and evolving science and reasons to connect with nature.

Nature is good for your memory, boosts your mood, improves attention and boosts creativity. However I am asking you to look into your heart and ask yourself, do you really need this evidence? Do you already understand the true power of nature on your wellbeing? Can you feel it?

Click to read on.

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Five simple tips to capture beautiful photos of your family in 2021.

Five simple tips to capture beautiful photos of your family in 2021.

Here I am sharing five simple tips to create beautiful, natural and fun photos of your family in 2021. With more time at home this year and more quality time with the kids, why not capture your everyday moments and cherish those memories. Here’s a few simple tips to help you.

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How can a seasonal approach to brand imagery help you?

I work with nature loving, eco conscious individuals who are looking to make a positive difference to our world. I help you capture your true essence and being amongst nature. I help you capture yourself at your most natural. I help you connect naturally with your clients through beautiful nature inspired imagery. I help you feel at ease, re-connect with yourself and share your inspiring story with others. You can work me by booking a nature inspired branding session and see and feel the instant benefits for yourself and your business or you can commit to a seasonal approach to brand photography and grow your business through beautiful inspiring imagery all year round.

Here’s my top reasons why you should take the leap and embrace the seasons with me.

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Why choose Claire Victoria to bring your brand image to life? Here's five reasons. :-)

Creating a strong brand presence online and offline is extremely important but it is also really important to get it right.I believe that it is when we truly embrace our own unique self, our strengths, our weaknesses and when we share from a place of realness and genuineness we connect naturally with people. This is important not only for your personal life but for building a sustainable business too. People buy people. People want to connect with a human. This is the essence behind my business. I help you connect and communicate with your clients through beautiful, colourful and honest imagery. Here’s five reasons for you to consider if I am the right fit for you and your business.

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Natural Brand photography with Amanda White of Gift Frippery - embracing nature and eco gift-wrapping.

During this half day branding photography experience, Amanda and I planned to capture exactly what Giftfrippery is all about. It’s not all just wrapping presents though, Amanda is always coming up with new, creative and innovative ideas to wrap all shapes and sizes of gifts and Amanda also focuses on sourcing local and eco-friendly options for gift wrapping too. See more of this natural brand photography experience here.

Natural brand photography for "The Kind Living Salon" - embracing kindness and nature for beauty and wellbeing.

Lizzie Salter, founder of The Kind Living Salon got in touch wanting to invest in her brand photography for the first time for her business. The Kind Living Salon is built around organic beauty offering clients 100% vegan and natural skincare with an ethical and luxury approach. Lizzie is absolutely passionate about the business she is building and puts every customer at the heart of each treatment offering a caring and loving experience.

Embracing nature for your business - the new natural photography experience.

Invest in the health and wellbeing of your team and your business brand image all in one and feel the boost to your business.

This is a creative, new experience enabling you to bring your team together in a unique way valuing their wellbeing, updating your brand imagery and keeping your clients connected to your brand in an authentic, unobtrusive and natural way.

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Natural brand photography for SoleLution - Bristol's best shoe shop selected for #smallbiz100 in 2020.

When Tanya Marriott, founder of SoleLution first got in touch and shared the news of the business being selected as one of Small Business Saturdays #SmallBiz100 for 2020, I was over the moon for her. Such wonderful news for someone I know that puts her heart and soul into the business and works to make a positive change for others too. It is a well deserved reward. When Tanya then asked me to take some photos for the business to celebrate and mark their upcoming business anniversary I was so thankful and overjoyed at the opportunity.

Showcasing the human side of your team and business - "I want to capture each individual's personality".

Darren Evans wanted a photographer who could capture each member of his team uniquely, creatively and naturally. As a business focussed on making a positive impact within the construction industry and encouraging others to create a more sustainable built environment, it was important that the images connected with their ideal client and Darren was very clear that he believed that there is more to a person than just a headshot. Darren wanted personality. He wanted his team to feel valued and recognised as individuals and to have each persons passion and unique character shine through. This was the project and I was over the moon to be the photographer chosen to take on the challenge.

Favourite eco friendly swaps of 2020

Favourite eco friendly swaps of 2020

For over a year now I have been on a personal journey exploring and discovering sustainable products and eco-friendly products for the home, family and my own personal use. During lockdown I found more time to consider my every purchase and to discover and connect with local sellers making and selling ethical and eco conscious products. Here are a few of my favourite swaps of 2020 so far.

Four simple ways to embrace connecting with your grandparents and loved ones through natural play

Four simple ways to embrace connecting with your grandparents and loved ones through natural play

Lose yourself in nature, take time out and capture your real life memories.

Lose yourself in nature, take time out and capture your real life memories.

Join me for a fully immersive nature family photography experience and let me guide you through a slower and more meaningful way to connect with your loved ones.

We are capturing these moments of re-connection and making new memories together.

This session has it all, fun, laughter, connection, creativity, emotion and the best bit - beautiful and natural family photos for you to cherish forever.

Book your family session via the link below.

Building a community and giving back...

Building a community and giving back...

I’ve recently been asked on a couple of occasions to offer “lockdown doorstop photography”.

For me, this is not right for my business. It isn’t because I don’t want to give back to charity. I love to help others and I love to give back to society and community but the doorstep photography is not something I can offer.

My business is built around a community.

A community of kindness, love, authenticity, friendship, creativity and nature. I give back through the online community facebook group, Connect and Create where we continue to inspire each other through our nature photography.

All the proceeds from the sales of my nature cards and nature prints goes towards resources for these groups and 10% from sales of family nature sessions and natural personal branding sessions goes towards the Connect and Create walks and events too.

However at this time, I know that you want your lockdown memories captured so here is my offer to you…