For my information about my child and family portraiture, please get in touch; [email protected] or 07853928667.
PLEASE VISIT WWW.CLARERENEE.CO.UK FOR MORE INFO
For my information about my family portrait sessions, please get in touch; [email protected] or 07853928667
PLEASE VISIT WWW.CLARERENEE.CO.UK FOR MORE INFO
]]>
“The Wells Free School is a small school with small class sizes, it is defined by focus on the well being and the individual achievement of the children”. For my information, please go to their website:
http://www.thewellsfreeschool.co.uk
Email [email protected] for inquiries or visit www.clarerenee.co.uk to see more of Clare's work
]]>
It was great capturing the Palmer family at Knole Park! There was running, rugby, piggy backs, and lots of jumping. Having met them a year ago in Lemnos (Greece) - it was good to photograph them in a different environment, and closer to home. We weren't blessed with any sunshine, but rather lovely soft light, and quite a lot of rain. The trees were a great source of shelter and after a few rain breaks I felt confident we had some great shots.
If you would like to find out more about my natural portrait photographery sessions, then please email me.
Visit www.clarerenee.co.uk for more of Clare's work
]]>
If you would like natural family taken on location by Sevenoaks family photographer Clare Edmead, then contact us for details.
]]>
Well known for its amazing water fountain, Grecian temple and huge lake. However, it was the dragon that drew the most attention from William, Jack, Harry and Tom. We did manage to gravitate away from it, and that involved me climbing into a tree stump capturing Tom doing some climbing. I got one of my UGGs stuck and may have needed a little help getting out! Then there were the bongos...
There is so much space at Dunorlan, perfect for capturing 4 boys, full of beans, reluctant to have their photo taken. Running, leaf throwing and tree climbing all make for interesting photos and there were so many images from this session that I absolutely love. Let me know what you think.
Please go to www.clarerenee.co.uk for more information on my natural family portraits.
]]>
VISIT WWW.CLARERENEE.CO.UK FOR MORE OF CLARE'S WORK
]]>
If you can find a photography job abroad, then you stand to learn a lot, and have a great time.
First of all, imagine having consistently good weather to shoot in? Bright sunlight all day, everyday, so that you can get familiar with its timetable and plan photography sessions around it. When you are working in the sun, you don’t have to push your camera to its limits and use the widest aperture, or the slowest shutter speed available. You can keep your ISO nice and low, even when shooting sports, giving you lots of freedom to explore different creative effects.
Going to another country and starting again is tough. Whilst it is dependent on where you are based, you are unlikely to have all your home comforts around you and may have to make new friends (which could be essential for the success of your role). This experience will help your personal development, particularly if you are looking to have you own photography business in the future.
When you start any new job, there is always a lot to learn. We take on photographers that may have an extensive portfolio in action photography, but haven’t got much experience in family portrait photography. We want our photographers to use their initiative when they are thrown in at the deep end and relish this opportunity. They can develop their portfolio, which should stand them in good stead for other roles in the future.
Working abroad is fun. You are likely to meet like-minded people, that are normally happy and relaxed because they are on holiday. This makes for a very positive working environment.
No commute! Our photographers are always based close to their work place. This means that you can stroll to work, and may also be able to stroll into town. Not being reliant on public transport means that you can spend more of your day enjoying yourself!
I have loved my time working abroad. From shooting in perfect conditions, to extensively developing your portfolio - there is a lot to learn, but a lot of fun to be had as well. If you can’t find a photography job abroad, then you can always create your own one!
Get in touch if you would like to join one of the Clare Edmead Photography teams in Greece this Summer.
This is something that I often get asked when interviewing applicants; I still can't quite believe it myself! But it all began with a compact camera...
When I finished University (studying English literature), I worked hard, saved up some money and travelled round the world. I loved capturing all of the bright colours; the beautiful sunsets and the tropical jungle plants. I didn't really know what all of different settings on my camera did, but I played around with them to get high contrast and unique photos. Looking back, I now appreciate that they were terrible photos, but I had the bug and I wanted to be a professional photographer!
When I returned to the UK, I joined a local camera club. I found it inspiring, as the standard was incredibly high and the subject matter very normal.
After a couple of months, I was already dreaming of warmer climates. I applied for Summer work in Greece as a windsurfing instructor for Neilson. That Summer, I tried to save up as much money as I could for a D-SLR. I re-applied for work in the Winter and couldn't believe it when I was offered a position in Dahab, Egypt. It was then that I bought my first D-SLR from Jessops, the Canon 400D. It came with a Tamron 70 - 300mm lens, and was a very reliable camera.
I found myself becoming more passionate about photography than windsurfing. When conditions were good, I was running to Baby Bay, to capture the pros. I got some photos of the UK Freestyle Champion at the time, doing a forward loop. He was keen to use the image on his website. I got talking to him and his friends, and we started arranging photo shoots early in the morning, or at the end of the day - any time when the light was soft, there weren't many people around and it was still windy. When they used one of my photos on the contents page of Windsurf Magazine I was on a massive high! Yet the season was passing by quickly and Neilson had not renewed my contract as a windsurf instructor. Everyone wanted to work in Dahab - and I wasn't ready to leave.
All of my friends told me to try and get work as a freelancer. I remember someone explaining to me what 'freelance' actually meant! It all sounded great in theory, but the idea of not being employed by a company, and provided with flights and accommodation, was extremely daunting. What if it didn't work? What if I had to go home?
I knew lots of people that worked at the different windsurfing centres in Dahab, and let them all know what I was doing. I put posters up and handed out business cards. I did free photo shoots for staff whenever they wanted me to, and it seemed to be working. I would introduce myself to guests at their welcome meeting, capture them during their holiday, and then put together a slideshow for their end of week presentation. They could then buy digital photos on a disk if they wanted. Sometimes I would get called out for photo shoots. This normally meant capturing a group of windsurfers whilst standing on a floating pontoon, in an area of water known as 'Speedy'. Completely exhilarating. I even ended up in a powerboat in 'Kamakazi' one time, to catch some wave sailors jumping. And that takes me back to the point of my Canon 400D being very reliable - I didn't expect it to still be alive after that experience!
I loved my time in Dahab, but after a year, I was ready for a new challenge. I had proved that there was a demand for photography on windsurfing holidays, and hoped that this would be similar on other water sports holidays. There would be more variety in terms of the different activites to capture and I was keen to continue developing as a photographer. I contacted Neilson, and was back in Greece in the Summer. Clare Edmead Photography began in Lemnos. It was just me, with my laptop - cycling into town every night to get contact sheets printed!
Now, the team is much bigger. We operate at 4 centres - Lemnos, Lesvos, Sivota and Messini. This year will be taking on 14 photographers, our greatest number yet.
My kit is a bit better these days, but it is passion, motivation and self-belief that got Clare Edmead Photography to this point.
]]>
