Claire Petersen
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Berlin-based fashion photographer from Ireland
Stories (35/0)
Producer / Songwriter Dominique on being a Perfectionist and Juggling a Part-Time Job with a Music Career // Slashie Series
This interview originally appeared in the Slashie newsletter, which highlights creative 'slashies': people with multiple careers or a side-hustle.
By Claire Petersen3 years ago in Beat
How to Make Your First Depop Sale
I first set up Depop in 2016, but I didn't make my first sale until two years later after ignoring the app. On my second try, I scoured the internet for selling tips, but found nothing that helped for a complete newbie with no sales, no star ratings, and no hope. Now that I've figured it out the hard way, I wanted to write the post that I wish I could have read back in 2016: how to make your first Depop sale.
By Claire Petersen3 years ago in Lifehack
How To Edit Warm, Bright Photos For Instagram Using Lightroom
After years of tweaking, I've settled on a system for a beautiful, bright Instagram feed. And today I'm sharing this system step-by-step! Grab a cup of tea and get your creative cap on, it's time to edit some photos!
By Claire Petersen3 years ago in Photography
The One Question to Ask When Setting Goals
It's far too easy to set goals—my journals are packed full of them—and far too difficult to achieve them. Despite making my goals SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely), I often end up looking back at my old journal entries and feeling disheartened at the lack of progress I've made.
By Claire Petersen3 years ago in Motivation
Instagram Story Secrets to Try for Yourself
Have you ever looked at someone's Instagram story, scratched your head and thought... How exactly did they do that? I certainly have, and after a few Insta-experiments, I think I've cracked most of the tricks that you see on the 'gram.
By Claire Petersen3 years ago in Lifehack
How To Find a Great Location for Your Photoshoot
No matter where in the world you are, there's a photoshoot location right around the corner. Notice how I didn't say a pretty location, or even an interesting location. I can't guarantee that you live in a vibrant city with a glistening skyline, nor that you're surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. What I do know for sure is that you don't need to stray far from home to take some incredible photos.
By Claire Petersen3 years ago in Photography
Book a Model For Your Next Photoshoot Using this Simple Tip
When I first started out in photography, I would take self-portrait after self-portrait, slowly building up my skills and learning creative techniques until... My sorry ol' face just wasn't cutting it anymore. The glorified selfies that I'd been taking may have helped me get to grips with my DSLR, but I had no idea how to direct and organise a photoshoot outside of my bedroom. It was time to start working with actual models.
By Claire Petersen3 years ago in Photography