Claire Watson

Claire Watson

PhotographerHelmdon, Brackley, United Kingdom
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Claire Watson

Claire Watson

PhotographerHelmdon, Brackley, United Kingdom
About me
I am a photographer based in Northamptonshire in the UK. I specialise in animal and creative photography. I am comfortable working with a range of animals from having grown up in the countryside on a working farm and constantly surrounded by pets, farm animals and local wildlife, since then I have photographed a range of animals from dogs to cows. Anthropomorphism is also a central concern in my work, where I try to portray human emotions or ideas in my animal portraits. I am an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual with a meticulous eye for detail. Looking to further develop skills in new environments to tell people’s stories through words and pictures. I attended the University of Northampton where I earned a First BA (Hons) degree in Photographic Practice. I am a member of the Association of Photographers, Royal Photographic Society, Shutterhub and the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers. I also won the 2015/2016 professional photographer animal/wildlife group category in the FAPA- the online international Fine Art Photography awards competition.
Projects
  • Preservation: Rare Breed Farm Animals
    Preservation: Rare Breed Farm Animals
Work history
    Sales Assistant
    Towcester, United KingdomFull Time
    Experience and training in a number of roles on the shop floor, delivering excellent customer service.
    Freelance Photohrapher
    United KingdomFreelance
    I am a freelance photographer working in the Northamptonshire area in the United Kingdom. I specialise in animal and creative photography. I am comfortable working with a range of animals from pets, farm animals and to wildlife.
Skills
  • Art Direction
  • Art Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Digital Imaging
  • Retouching
  • Art Therapy
  • Documentary
  • Indesign
  • Photoshop
  • Fine art Photogaraphy
Education
    First Class BA(Hons) Photographic Practice
     - Northampton, United Kingdom
    I studied Photographic Practice at the University of Northampton where I graduated with a First Class BA (hons) degree. While at University I gained a lot of knowledge about photography and I was able to pursue various work experience opportunities that has given me experience in the photograph industry.
    Triple Distinction BTEC Extended Diploma in Photography
     - Banbury, United Kingdom
    Due to my triple distinction, I was awarded a high achievers scholarship at the University of Northampton.
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Awards
    Professional Photographer Animal/ Wildlife group category
    I won the 2015/2016 professional photographer animal/wildlife group category in the FAPA- the online international Fine Art Photography awards competition.