I studied English Literature with Creative Writing at University and later went on to train as a Primary School Teacher. Photography was never part of the plan, but after graduating I went travelling, and was inspired to buy a semi-professional camera on my return. I taught myself how to use it but it was during my time working as a windsurfing instructor in Egypt, that I truly discovered how passionate I was.
I began to take photos of fellow windsurfers. Clare Edmead Photography was born and I began working with local activity centres and professional windsurfers and was amazed the first time I saw my photos in print.
I decided to take Clare Edmead Photography to Greece the following Summer with Neilson Active holidays to capture a larger variety of activities and work with families which was hugely appealing to me. After two successful Summers offering holiday and lifestyle photography, I expanded to other hotels in Greece and built a team of talented photographers to work with.