At MĀpeople we feature people that inspire us, today we introduce you to Claire’s world, she reflects on her favorite #MĀmoments and what inspired her for our brand partnership shooting.
Claire is a professional photographer and occasional content creator. She enjoys travelling the world as much as she loves being at home in South West London. Claire has a strong eye for detail and a knack for capturing the beauty in every-day settings and moments which make her a highly sought after photographer. We could not love more the way she has interpreted #MĀmoments.
Claire is elegance, light, and pure creativity!
Where are you answering from?
I’m writing these answers from my home in a very grey SW London today! It’s early morning and I didn’t have a great night’s sleeping, but I have the MĀ Focus Master Blend diffusing on the table so it’s lifting me up as I type.
What is your favorite place at home?
I have a very small flat so there’s not much space or rooms in truth! I think my favourite part of my flat is my living area.
What is your favorite morning ritual, aka #MĀmoment?
I really enjoy doing my skincare in the morning and if I have the time, giving myself a moment to have a face mask and do a quick facial massage to de-puff and awaken my face. If it were a scent it would be cooling and uplifting, perhaps something with eucalyptus!
What is your favorite evening ritual, aka #MĀmoment?
Lighting a candle and curling up on the sofa. It would be a calming, warm scent for sure.
Tell us something you always do before starting a shooting?
I think I just mentally prepare for a shoot by getting into "the zone” so to speak. Focus on the job at hand and what needs to be done - a lot of concentration and understanding what I want the final result to look like.
What was your inspiration to interpret MĀ?
Calmness. Portraying a sense of calm through imagery; through tones and simplicity in the image.
What are your favorite moments you like to capture with your camera?
Moments that portray a moment in time and atmosphere.
Where do you love to travel?
I love travelling everywhere and anywhere. A favourite place of mine to photograph is Italy though, it’s just so beautiful - from architecture to landscape, to daily life.
Any words of wisdom, your life motto?
I don’t really live by any mottos but I guess if any relate, it would be "just be yourself as everyone else is already taken"
What activities are the ones that help you to #findyourMĀ?
I’ll be honest, there are times when the days blur and I have no time to myself or to find any sort of calm in a week. When that’s the case, I just prioritise the work that needs to get done and then factor in some mind & body rest around it. It could be as simple as having a completely empty day in the diary where I can do nothing so I can truly switch off mentally, or it can be as simple as take some time doing something that’s purely just for me.
What type of scents do you like most for your home?
I really enjoy fresh, green scents. I think that’s why I’m drawn to the MĀ Focus Master Blend the most!
For more inspiration, follow Claire @clairemenary
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