We recently connected with Claire Neville and have shared our conversation below.
Claire, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?
My work is grounded in the emotion of the moment. Belly-aching laughter, letting the tears fall, people squeezing each other like they’ll never see each other again. I’m documenting every moment as it happens so people and their loved ones can come back to the images for years to come and feel every one of those original feelings. On wedding days, the two people getting married are only part of the story. Parents are there showing love for their kids, there is always the couple who remembers why they’re married during the ceremony, all the best friends are there supporting each other, it all is a display of love that I will forever be in awe of. Every moment clients receive is artfully honest and documented in a genuine way.
Moments like these are so important to capture, because 30 years from now images are the only tangible memories we have. I am here to capture all of these little moments and connections. I am here to see people and make them feel seen.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
In a fairly typical turn of events, I started my love for photography in high school. I would enter photographs in the county fair, hoping to win one of those coveted purple ribbons. I continued to find joy in photography, but really dove into it during my junior year of college in 2019. I had a past in event planning and graduated with degrees in Journalism, Advertising & Media Studies and Digital Art & Culture in 2020, creating the perfect mix of art and logistics for a Wedding Photographer. I learned that I loved photographing couples that can interact with each other and weddings throughout the next two years.
Since then, I have been able to add not only film photography, polaroids and dabble in Super 8 film, but also create beautiful works of art that tell the story of the people within them. I believe we are here to simply connect with others. That’s why I love this job. I get to connect with people from all over and capture their connection to each other. Love is all around us, and I’m here to help us commit it to memory.
What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
Most couples I vibe well with find me on Instagram! Instagram allows people to get to know me as the person behind the camera – which means that they know my vision, style and the way I tell a story.
How did you build your audience on social media?
Consistency is everything. As a creator, there is a constant influx of content and how better to let people know your abilities than to share with the world. In addition to that, ads and hashtags are always good additions here and there to get the word out about you a little further. Word-of-mouth beats all though!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://clairenevillephotography.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairenevillephoto/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairenevillephoto
Image Credits
Claire Neville Photography LLC