Claire Louise Photography
I’m Claire Louise Bird, a professional photographer based in Sunderland with almost 20 years of experience creating documentary, portrait, corporate, and event imagery for businesses, cultural organisations, artists,…
About
I’m Claire Louise Bird, a professional photographer based in Sunderland with almost 20 years of experience creating documentary, portrait, corporate, and event imagery for businesses, cultural organisations, artists, and communities. My approach is natural, observant, and unobtrusive—focused on atmosphere, storytelling, and getting the practical details right for commercial clients.
I work across headshots and environmental portraits, conferences and exhibitions, live music and theatre, and documentary projects that capture the people and processes behind public-facing roles. Whether I’m commissioning or covering openings and networking events, photographing performing arts in challenging lighting, or producing brand imagery and workplace photography, I aim to deliver images that feel authentic and purposeful.
- 17 years' experience
- Joined November 2026
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Non-Profit Organization
Work experience
Produced photography and visual storytelling documenting volunteer crews, training, operational activities, fundraising and community engagement. Worked on the Between Shouts documentary series, focusing on the people behind the lifeboat service and delivering press and social media content to support RNLI communications.
Provide documentary, environmental portrait, corporate, commercial and event photography for businesses, cultural organisations, educational institutions and independent artists. Deliver professional headshots and staff portraits, workplace and brand imagery, promotional content and coverage of conferences, corporate events, exhibitions, launches and networking occasions. Experience includes repeat commissioned event photography for Creo Comms (SunFest 2025–2026) and commissions such as Sunderland Business Week and the opening of Sunderland’s Culture House. Also photograph music, theatre and performing arts productions, rehearsals and performances, working discreetly in low-light environments and capturing atmosphere as well as behind-the-scenes moments.
Produced photography and visual storytelling documenting volunteer crews, training, operational activities, fundraising, and community engagement for RNLI communications. Worked on the 'Between Shouts' documentary series, exploring the people behind the lifeboat service and helping create press and social media content alongside photography delivery.
Education
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