Claire Gillo
Claire is a professional photographer and writer, and lives by the the sea with her two young children, husband and cat in the southwest of the UK.
After graduating from The Bournemouth Arts Institute with a first-class degree in photography, Claire worked for a number of years in the publishing industry, including as Technique Editor for Digital Camera magazine.
She loves anything and everything to do with photography, from creating magazine articles to photographing ballerinas on the beach and newborn babies (but not at the same time). She mainly shoots with digital DSLRs, but does dust off her beloved Hasselblad medium-format film camera once in a while…
Latest articles by Claire Gillo
Portrait photography how to: 14 tips for getting your best ever people shots
By Claire Gillo last updated
photography tips Our portrait photography how to walks you through some essential techniques for photographing people
How to shoot a flat lay featuring ingredients from nature
By Claire Gillo published
How to Create an amazing flat lay using items from nature, a piece of white card and a reflector
I shot this dramatic golden hour photo without leaving home
By Claire Gillo published
Tutorial You can shoot fine-art images in the comfort of your own home, using the amazing light of a low sun
These are the camera settings I use when I shoot night-time seascapes
By Claire Gillo published
How to Claire Gillo explains how to capture coastal shots in pitch darkness, using only a tripod and a head torch
I combine crafting and photography by conjuring up the magic of marbling
By Claire Gillo published
Tutorial This colorful home photography project is the ideal activity to keep the kids (big or little) quiet for a couple of hours
24 creative photography projects for 2024
By Claire Gillo published
Get creative 4 seasons of creative challenges and inspiration to enjoy over the next 12 months
Sparkle and shine! I shot this portrait project at home using indoor sparklers to create memories that last
By Claire Gillo published
Tutorial Celebrate the winter season by shooting an arty sparkly image, using some indoor sparklers and a touch of bokeh
Turn your holiday photos into a beautiful photomosaic
By Claire Gillo published
How to Create a contact sheet of hundreds of images to build your own photomosaic portrait
How to use a crystal ball for photography
By Claire Gillo published
How to Claire Gillo shows you how to shoot landscape scenes through a crystal ball for a different approach on the genre
20 golden rules of photography (and when to break them)
By Claire Gillo published
How to Take great shots every time by following our simple rules of photography – but know when to break them too!
How to grow a large social media following – we ask an expert
By Lauren Scott published
INTERVIEW Mike Will shares how social media has been at the forefront of his creative career – and why you need to keep it real
How to go viral with your photography
By Claire Gillo published
ADVICE A social media presence is now a must for aspiring professional photographers – here's 5 top tips for getting noticed
22 techniques for taking your photography to the next level in 2022!
By Claire Gillo last updated
10 PRO TIPS Master these creative projects over the coming months and make 2022 your most productive and rewarding photo year so far!
5 things you need to know about working with a second shooter
By Lauren Scott, Digital Photographer, Claire Gillo published
Two industry pros share their top tips for working with another photographer
Shoot a dynamic 'fast food' photograph
By Claire Gillo last updated
TUTORIAL Create a 'fast food' photograph by throwing food into the frame with some flash and a few props from around the home
Have a light bulb moment! Create a surreal scene with this Photoshop project
By Claire Gillo published
TUTORIAL Create a surreal scene that will stop viewers in their tracks, by Photoshopping your image inside a light bulb
Get creative at home by taking fresh-looking macro photographs of flowers
By Claire Gillo published
TUTORIAL Capture close-up macro photographs to produce stunning results in this easy DIY project
How to build a brilliant photo website
By Claire Gillo, Lauren Scott, Digital Photographer last updated
Top tips for creating a website and getting it noticed using SEO
Documentary photography in a pandemic
By Claire Gillo, Lauren Scott, Digital Photographer published
Alice Carfrae discusses the logistics behind her projects and how she adjusted her practice this year due to COVID-19
Shoot surreal sculptures using fruit, in this fun DIY project!
By Claire Gillo published
TUTORIAL Follow Claire Gillo's step-by-step guide to creating an abstract artistic sculpture using some fruit and cocktail sticks
Landscape photography tips: 16 essential tips for great outdoor photography
By Claire Gillo last updated
How to Take your outdoor photography to new heights with these 16 essential landscape photography tips and tricks
14 street photography tips to use in the city with your camera
By Claire Gillo last updated
Tips Street photography need not be challenging: check out our handy tips to hone your street photography skills
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