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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.

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

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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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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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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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…

Embracing outdoor play...

Embracing outdoor play...

Embracing outdoor play during lockdown.

The weeks seem to whizz on by and the kids have been enjoying playing in the garden, collecting snails and making Harry Potter wands from sticks.

We have been getting outside as much as possible and the benefits to our health and wellbeing is amazingly positive.

Here’s a little round up of news for you and a few of my favourite nature photos from the past week.

"Look for the light in the everyday" - positive thinking for our wellbeing during lockdown

This week I have been “looking for the light” not just whilst out walking with the camera but in the everyday too.

t’s been a tough week and I know we are all experiencing these same emotions. What has hit me though is the impact on my children.

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Where will your family visit first after lockdown? Five of our family favourites near Bristol.

Where will your family visit first after lockdown? Five of our family favourites near Bristol.

I have been dreaming this week. Dreaming of the day that we are able to get out and visit places once again. So I thought, I’d ask the boys where their favourite family places are. This is what we came up with.

These are a few of our favourite family trips where we love to visit, meet friends, explore and have fun and of course my camera usually comes too. Where are your family favourites? I’d love to hear.

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Let's lift each other up through nature and photography for health and wellbeing.

Let's lift each other up through nature and photography for health and wellbeing.

I wanted to share and celebrate with you the wonderful photos that have been captured in the online Connect and Create photography group. This is a space where we have been sharing our nature photos from our daily walks or garden and I have been setting a theme to help guide the photography each day.

It’s a bit of fun and it’s a lovely way to connect with one another and share the different colours out there that nature offers.

Finding joy and gratitude in the beauty of everyday

Finding joy and gratitude in the beauty of everyday

Embracing kindness and nature at this time for our health and wellbeing

Embracing kindness and nature at this time for our health and wellbeing

Over the past week I have been reminded through many different shapes and forms that kindness should always be at the centre of everything that we do.

It is easy to be sidetracked and overwhelmed by the current interchanging environment but through kindness to ourselves and others we can remain positive, connected and grounded at this time.

Our mood is variable and I think that is it really important for us all to accept this changeable state with kindness.

Embracing slow living and nature at this time for your health and wellbeing - March 2020

Embracing slow living and nature at this time for your health and wellbeing - March 2020

At this time I feel that it is important for us to come together as a community and I am inviting you to do this through nature and by embracing this opportunity to slow down for your own health and wellbeing.

Being outside is proven to be beneficial to our health and I would love to encourage you to take some time out each day to connect with nature for you and your family.

Spring has sprung - join me to put nature at the heart of your family

Spring has sprung - join me to put nature at the heart of your family

Spring has arrived and it is time for us all to get outside and embrace the natural world.

Nature is key to our wellbeing and if we all learn to stop, look, take a deep breathe and appreciate the natural world around us, we will all benefit.

I continue to work with families and bring a little bit of creativity and nature connection into each family photography experience.

Family wellbeing is really important to me. I believe that it is really beneficial for all families to get outside, run wild and have fun.

Through nature based photography, we learn to take time time out, embrace our creativity and individuality and slow down whilst inspiring others and our children to look after and care for the world that we live in.

Join the movement and live in alignment with nature for your health and wellbeing.

Re-wild your Christmas - eco-friendly ideas for Christmas 2021.

Re-wild your Christmas - eco-friendly ideas for Christmas 2021.

Christmas is a time for family, friends and loved ones to come together.

It is a time to slow down, a time to play games, have fun and relax together. There are many temptations that come our way and when it comes to buying gifts for others and planning the “perfect” Christmas day there is a temptation to over consume. Christmas adverts from well known brands paint a picture of happy families coming together, laughing, with rooms full of gifts, glorious spreads of food and many other Christmas delights. They want us to over consume and buy their goods.

However as COP26 comes to a close and we are encouraged to be more mindful of our purchases and lifestyle, how can we make our Christmas plans in 2021 more sustainable?

Can we say “no’ to over consumption and embrace a more kinder Christmas for the planet?

Read on and learn of some simple, easy switches that you can embrace to create a full filled Christmas that is kinder to people, planet and your family too.

Mental Health Benefits of Photography

Mental Health Benefits of Photography

Photography allows you to take time out and can be used as alternative therapy to help overcome anxiety and depression. Invest a little time in yourself.