Taylor Swift - Shake It Off. Yep, it's a catchy earworm, alright!
guilty pleasure song
Carefully considered playlists, colourful flowers, and creative florals sing to my soul!
wedding day must haves
Nothing beats the sound of my husband and boys laughing together. It's the kind of noise that makes our house feel like a home.
real life sound
Cyprus beaches hold a special place in my heart as the most picturesque and memorable destination.
wedding destination
My kitchen is my happy place. It's where I cook, chill, listen to music, and dance (badly).
room
There's something utterly magical about sunrises and sunsets.
time of day
My heart belongs to the beach. It's where I feel most at peace and most inspired.
place to be
Tea! I genuinely can't imagine a day without it!
Drink
Seafood & sushi.
Food
My favourites
Photography, for me, is like holding onto pieces of time — turning fleeting moments into something tangible. I have a lucky shell in my camera bag that my son once gave me on a trip to the beach. It makes me smile every time I see it. These simple, pure memories are what I treasure the most and my mission is to help you hold onto yours.
My love for films like Little Miss Sunshine, Forrest Gump, and Shaun of the Dead, pretty much sums up my take on life and photography: it's about embracing the journey, finding humour in the unexpected, and celebrating every facet of the human experience.
Life at home is busy in the best possible way with two young boys keeping things lively. BBC Radio 6 Music is pretty much the soundtrack of my days, perfectly embodying a mix of classic indie tunes through to brand-new talent that I can't get enough of (shoutout to the beguiling sound of Dutch Mustard, my current obsession). When I’m not behind the camera, you might find me dancing my socks off at a gig or festival, tackling a vintage furniture restoration, or showing my kids that I can still nail the moonwalk.
It's so good to have you here! I live in, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, with my amazing family, and our leopard gecko, Echo, in a 70s house that’s halfway through a DIY adventure. My world is a blend of creativity, laughter, and good times — exactly the kind of energy I like to bring to my photography.
I'm Claire
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©Boom Photography
©Boom Photography
Seafood & sushi.
Food
A classic sour margarita.
Alcholoic drink
Tea! I genuinely can't imagine a day without it!
Drink
There's something utterly magical about sunrises and sunsets.
Time of day
My heart belongs to the beach. It's where I feel most at peace and most inspired.
Place to be
Nothing beats the sound of my husband and boys laughing together. It's the kind of noise that makes our house feel like a home.
Real life sound
My kitchen is my happy place. It's where I cook, chill, listen to music, and dance (badly).
Room
Carefully considered playlists, colourful flowers, and creative florals sing to my soul!
Wedding day must haves
Cyprus beaches hold a special place in my heart as the most picturesque and memorable destination.
Wedding destination
Taylor Swift - Shake It Off. Yep, it's a catchy earworm, alright!
Guilty pleasure song
I'm a spring and autumn girl for the feeling of change in the air, like a promise of fresh starts. I also love the colour and light.
Time of year
My favourites
Weddings
I love wedding photography because it allows me to be part of an environment bursting with love and celebration. It’s truly a privilege to be chosen to be part of a couple's day and to capture such significant moments, like the first time they see each other on their wedding day - something I remember vividly from my own wedding. These experiences inspire me to capture every detail and emotion for other couples, helping them to relive their special day with the same depth of feeling.
My style has been shaped by more than a decade of diverse experiences, from snapping my way around Europe - Italy, Spain, France & Germany, to expanding my craft in a studio, to drawing inspiration from renowned photographers like Eve Arnold and Martin Parr, as well as my own personal milestones like getting married and starting a family. This blend of influences helps me to create photos that are documentary, colourful, vibrant, and have a touch of editorial style. It’s my goal to make sure that each couple I photograph feels ecstatically happy and nostalgic when they look back at their images, vividly recalling how fantastic their day was.
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I love wedding photography because it immerses me in an atmosphere filled with love and celebration, and it’s an honour to capture such pivotal moments like the first look on a couple's wedding day—a moment I vividly remember from my own.
Drawing on over a decade of diverse experiences, from snapping my way through Europe to working and expanding my craft in a studio, hitting personal milestones, and being influenced by iconic photographers such as Eve Arnold & Martin Parr, I’ve developed a style that's documentary yet colourful & vibrant, with a hint of editorial flair. My aim is to create photos that evoke happiness and nostalgia, helping each couple relive the fantastic emotions of their special day.
Families
My journey into family photography began with a simple yet powerful moment - I stumbled upon an old photo of my sisters and me as kids and realised I didn't have enough such memories to share with my own children. This sparked my passion for helping other families create lasting memories. There's something really special about watching a family go from feeling unsure at the start of their first professional photoshoot to having a blast by the end. It's incredibly rewarding to see them laugh and bond, and it reminds me exactly why I love this job.
To make sure everyone feels at ease, I provide plenty of prep and styling tips before the shoot and am always available to answer any questions. This helps everyone relax and enjoy themselves, which is when the best photos are captured. Growing up in a close-knit family and now being a parent myself, I understand the nuances of family interactions and the little moments that mean so much. My hope is that the families I work with will be able to look back on their photos and instantly remember all the fun and silliness they shared during our time together.
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My journey into family photography was ignited when I found an old photo of my sisters and me as children, realising I lacked similar memories to share with my own kids. This motivated me to help other families capture those precious, lasting moments to keep safe for the future.
It's incredibly rewarding to watch families start a photoshoot feeling uncertain and leave having had a great time, laughing and bonding together. I use my experiences growing up in a close-knit family and as a parent to ensure everyone is comfortable, providing planning & styling tips and being available to answer any questions, which allows for relaxed and genuine photos. My hope is for the families I photograph to look back at their images and instantly recall the fun and joy experienced during our shoot.
Personal Branding
I started my journey into personal branding photography somewhat by necessity - ironically, from my own reluctance to be in front of the camera. I know first-hand the discomfort and vulnerability that can come with it. That’s exactly why I’m passionate about helping other business owners overcome this challenge. It’s about capturing not just images, but the essence of the person who's worked tirelessly to build their dream. This personal approach ensures that every photograph reflects the unique vibrancy and spirit of the individual’s business.
My style is deeply personal. I believe that a business, much like a photograph, is a reflection of its creator. By truly getting to know each client - the aspirations, the brand, the business’s unique 'buzz' - I aim to capture more than just a likeness. My goal is to bring out the fun, and the amazing vibe that's brought to work every day. From careful planning to choosing the right location and style, a collaboration will make a personal brand come alive through images that are as dynamic and driven as my clients.
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I began my personal branding photography journey due to my own discomfort in front of the camera, which fuels my passion for helping business owners capture the essence of their dreams and the vibrant spirit of their ventures.
My approach is deeply personal; I immerse myself in understanding each client’s aspirations and brand, aiming to reflect more than just their likeness. Through careful planning to choosing the right location and style, I ensure each photo captures the unique buzz and fun of their daily endeavours, creating images that are as dynamic and spirited as the individuals themselves.
I’m not just looking to take photos; I’m looking to tell your story. Whether it’s through the lens at your joyful wedding, during a laid-back family shoot, a radiant maternity session, welcoming your newborn, or crafting the perfect set of images for your business & personal brand, I’m here to ensure those memories stay as vivid and heartfelt as they did in the moment. Ready to capture the magic of now? Let’s get started and create something special together, something real that you’ll look back on and feel, not just see. Drop me a line!
