Documentary Photography • Events • Headshots • Environmental Portraiture

People • Places • Moments • Stories

Sunderland-based photographer working across Newcastle, Durham, Northumberland, the wider North East and further afield, creating natural, story-led imagery for businesses, organisations, artists and individuals.

My approach is relaxed and observational, capturing real people, genuine moments and the stories behind them.

Creative fashion portrait photographed in Sunderland by North East photographer Claire Louise.

Documentary photograph showing the everyday life of a Sunderland RNLI volunteer.

Northern Daughters Photoshoot with Claire Louise Photography in Sunderland at the Inspire Stage School

Live performance photography on the outdoor stage at The Fire Station.

Performer Craig Charles under stage lighting during a live event at The Fire Station Sunderland.

Live event photography of Northern Daughters in Keel Square during Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland.

Editorial fashion portrait with natural light and contemporary styling by Claire Louise Photography.

Sunderland RNLI volunteer photographed for the Between Shouts documentary series.

An interior documentary shot from the stage of The Fire Station.

Artist performing on stage at The Fire Station Sunderland during a live event.

Wedding couple pictured standing in a market stall.

Ornate glass art pictured in an exhibition space.

Woman taking part in a creative workshop captured through documentary photography.

Detailed close up of glass artwork in the North East.

Editorial fashion portrait photographed in the University of Sunderland photography studio.

Business branding photography at The Engine Room.

Sunderland artist photographed in their studio for the Behind the Art documentary photography series.

Actor performing on a colourful stage surrounded by theatrical lighting, smoke and props.

Singer on stage in Sunderland, live event photography.

Sunderland lifeboat volunteer and Freemason Lloyd captured in Durham Masonic Hall

Live performer on stage at The Fire Station Sunderland, photographed by Claire Louise Photography.

Creative fashion photography inside the historic Seventeen Nineteen church in Sunderland.

Jamie Laing being interviewed during Sunderland Business Week, photographed by Claire Louise Photography.

Actress in a white costume performing on stage during a theatrical production.

Editorial portrait showcasing contemporary fashion styling and natural-light photography.

Environmental artist portrait from the Behind the Art photography project in Fawcett Street, Sunderland.

Colourfully costumed cat character performing on stage, photographed by Claire Louise Photography.

Candid live performance photography at The Fire Station, Sunderland.

Editorial fashion portrait using the stained-glass windows of Seventeen Nineteen church as a backdrop.

Female ice hockey player in a pink number 20 jersey skating during a charity match.

Intricate glass art photographed in detail as part of an exhibition.

Female ice hockey player in a pink charity jersey photographed during a match in Whitley Bay.

Sunderland creative photographed in their workspace as part of Claire Louise Photography's Behind the Art series.

Inside the National Glass Centre studios as part of a documentary series on the closure.

Costumed fairy-tale characters performing together on stage during a theatre production.

Local artists doing street art in Sunniside in Sunderland as part of an art fair documentary series.

Ice hockey players facing off during a charity match at Whitley Bay.

Dancer in blue top and yellow tights performing on stage with four other dancers watching.

Local Teesside artists' glasswork photographed in detail during an exhibition.

Documentary photography in Sunderland of the National Glass Centre closure.

Actors dressed as cats performing together on stage during a theatrical production.

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