About

Photography

I have always been passionate about photography. It is for the curious and the quirky. It is the person who is watching the sunlight at dawn and the crashing waves at sunset. It is the person who is crouched down staring for hours as a minute insect struggles with a leaf or standing back in awe to watch a majestic horse in full gallop. Photography takes time, patience, and a deep connection with the subject.

Being Barefoot was inspired by the journey I started almost 12 years ago with my beautiful horse Trigger. At the time he had gone lame and needed a year off. With the help of my now dear friend Trevor Jones we restored him and his health recovered.

Returning to nature and your true self is always the way forward. Let people take you or leave you there is always a better opportunity.

My Journey – How It All Began

I attended the University of Kent in Canterbury, graduating in 1994 with a combined honours in Law and Economic and Social History. From there, I spent the next ten years in a commercial sales environment, heading up a team of motivated consultants in a competitive commerce and industry environment.

A sabbatical followed with three children, four horses, four sheep, three cats and two dogs and laughter galore occupying my time.

Having been very fortunate to have my own little herd of horses at home and played within the British Eventing environment, I fully appreciate the importance of horses in our lives, which is why I specialise in capturing horses and all their glorious energy.

Healing With Positive Energy

I have always known instinctively that human beings have the power to heal certain traumas and illnesses using energy and so in 2014 I enrolled on an Anthony Gorman Vortex Healing course. Vortex Divine Energy Healing is a holistic system of multi-dimensional healing and inner awakening. I then went on to train in Reiki and other healing and wellbeing practices.

Equine Healing

I have always felt a strong pull and affinity towards all things equine. I enrolled for the Equine Healing Diploma and in March 2022, completing Module 1, and am now practising my new skills. I am a student of Healing Animals Organisation [open link in separate window] and I am fully insured to support a horse’s healing journey alongside vets, farriers, massage therapists and all other individuals in the healing team.

Not Just A Photograph

Being Barefoot captures in a moment in time to be enjoyed and treasured. My photographs are an extension of the healing that I do. Every photograph demonstrates the love and affection I have for animals, and horses in particular, as seen through my eyes. I hope that you love the images as much as I do.

Contact Me

To order your Horse Art Exclusive Photograph or any of my other Limited photographs, please call me on 07887 776 458 or email claire@beingbarefoot.co.uk