If only we could actually freeze time 💔

Mixed feelings for me as always as they head back to school today, year 8 for one, and the last year of primary school for the other (I still can’t believe it-where are my babies?! 😱). I love this mome

Some beautiful moments from a morning spent with Rosie @nuthatchflowers, documenting her at work in her flower garden. An absolute honour to shoot this and perhaps my favourite thing to photograph – flowers and people.

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Crab Apple season in Shropshire 💚

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#foraginguk

Some recent work for the incredible @nuthatchflowers - Rosie has the most beautiful flower farm and I can’t wait to share more from this beautiful story in the coming weeks 🌸

A couple of shots from inside the polytunnel, where the light was

A personal, long-form project exploring the importance of community and its relationship with the natural world. Paying attention to how nature draws us together, through shared work, gathering, and moments of connection.

- Many hands & many bea

Charlotte in her garden 🌱

Environmental portraiture, taken where you feel most yourself, in your space, surrounded by the things that ground you. Capturing people where they’re comfortable, where their stories live, is my favourite.

@garden

I had the immense privilege of spending an afternoon with the wonderful team at In Jolly Good Company @in_jolly_good_company a Dorset-based, dementia-friendly charity using creativity and connection to combat loneliness and isolation in older people.

I won’t tell you how many attempts it took to get this half-a-face shot, with my husband in the background shouting, “Just try to look FRIENDLY!” 😅 I’ll leave him at home for your shoot though, I promise, but if you’re

This is DEFINITELY my season 🌞 An eternal summer girl, I love everything about it, give me sea dips and long golden evenings forever, please.
 I’ve been loving recent outdoor shoots, photographing people immersed in nature. If you’re int

This was a dreamy dream shoot for me - We worked with what was already there, the structure of the garden, the jobs that would ordinarily be done, no rush, no big setup, nothing overly styled or staged. Hands in the soil and my favourite kind of morn

Moments from the garden ~

Outtakes from a branding shoot for @thenutritionadvisoryteam in the beautiful garden @careyssecretgarden 🌿

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#creativebranding
#brandingforcreatives
#dorsetphotographer

Dappled Light on Studio Walls 🤍

BTS with @banksrox

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#freelancephotographer
#ceramicartist

Light and shadow play, last summer.

#miamour
#lightandshadowphotography
#portraitphotoshoot

Paint, paper, colour, pattern everywhere!

One of my favourite images shot for @fmctaggart

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Clare Johnson is a visual storyteller focused on documenting people, craft, place, and the environment. Guided by narrative and human connection, she collaborates with soulful brands to create imagery that feels personal, thoughtful, and true to their identity, particularly those connected to nature, sustainability, or the outdoors. Known for her dedicated yet easy-going approach, Clare brings warmth, professionalism, and a sharp creative eye to every shoot.