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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?

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Sustainable living choices for a healthier and happier planet

Choosing to live more sustainably is a key step to tackling climate change.

Our earth has been taken for granted for too many years. We must respect nature, learn to appreciate the strengths of nature and learn to live in harmony with nature.

You can make a difference. It is all about making small changes to your everyday living.

Here I share some easy easy sustainable swaps to embrace in your home and lifestyle.

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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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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.

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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.

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Why should you book a family photography session today?

Family time is precious. We all work to provide for our families. We want the best for our families and we all create fun family moments to connect and enjoy time together….but are you savouring those moments?

When you book a family photography session, you are saying yes to beautiful family photos captured for you, to include you and delivered to you, for you to cherish for a lifetime.

But...sometimes we are hesitant to invest in family photography.

Here are my top reasons why you should prioritise family photography.

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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.

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.

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Finding joy and gratitude in the beauty of everyday
Five simple tips to create inspiring brand photos for the entrepreneur or small business owner.

There are a lot of small business owners and entrepreneurs creating their own imagery for their brand and product photography due to the current COVID-19 situation.

We are all in a situation where we are having to adapt and evolve and change the way we work and what works for ourselves in this situation on a personal level and on a business level.

Photography should still be a priority for you. It is the key to connecting with others and it is vital in keeping in touch with your clients, friends and colleagues. You can continue to build your brand, connect with others, share your everyday and share what you are passionate about.

Here I am sharing with you five simple tips to bring your photography up to the next level and to make your photos inspire your clients and followers.

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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.

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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.

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Connect and Create - for your own health and wellbeing

I believe that being outside and being amongst nature is good for the soul.

The research continues to build and the evidence is clear. However for me, this all came about through my own personal experience.

Two years ago, our family made the move to the countryside. One of the best decisions to date for our family. We have four boys and the space of the country is what we needed. However I didn’t anticipate the move being as stressful as it turned out to be.

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Re-think the family portrait. 5 reasons you should capture photos of your new baby at home.

Why I love capturing family photos in the home.

I love family photos. I love the real life moments that can be captured within the home. For young families it is the perfect way to capture simple honest moments of your family life that your children can recognise and relate to. When you and your children look back at these moments, they not only recognise the moment in time but the feeling and familiarity of being at home. This is your safe space. This is your fun place. This is where you are all uniquely you and this should be celebrated and documented to look back on over time.

Here’s 5 reasons why you should capture your new baby at home……………

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Re-think the family portrait. What is a “nature photography experience”?

“In to the Wilderness” is a photography experience designed for families who love to be outdoors. Nature play is good for the soul and not just for children, adults benefit too. Nature has an amazing positive effect on our health and wellbeing and I am on a mission to get more families outside, getting them back to nature and capturing simple honest family memories by creating a space for families to relax, play and enjoy quality family time.

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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.

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