Hi! I'm Claire!
How Clairelyseen Photography All Began
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Clairelyseen Photography came out of a lasting love for preserving memories of people and places. Ever since I was little, my parents constantly brought the camera along for any and every occasion. I learned from them that pictures are worth investing in. I remember the first time I got to use a DSLR; I was 10 and giddy at the opportunity.
Now, photography has been a great joy in Czech, in Chicago, in Colorado and beyond. The name"Clairelyseen" is a play on words - it both combines my first and middle names (Claire Alyce), but also represents how capturing photos always begins for me - through the way that "Claire" goes about "seeing" the world. |
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The Big Picture
My vision is to bring a smile to your face as you look at stories as seen through my lens and hope to capture the way you felt in the moment. Some moments pass by so quickly in life, but they are precious beyond words. It's those moments that I love helping you savor for a second time, a third time, and for the rest of your life through images.
I specialize in natural light portrait photography. Clairelyseen Photography began in Chicago, but I currently live on the eastern side of Czech.
It is a privilege to document genuine emotion, whether that be for an engagement session, for two best friends, or for a family when they're together.
I specialize in natural light portrait photography. Clairelyseen Photography began in Chicago, but I currently live on the eastern side of Czech.
It is a privilege to document genuine emotion, whether that be for an engagement session, for two best friends, or for a family when they're together.
Who is Claire?
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My name is Claire Patty. I was born in Germany, grew up in the Czech Republic my whole life, but am American by birth! All of that means I could say both Czech and the U.S. feel like home! I moved to Chicago in 2013 to study at Moody Bible Institute. I moved back to Czech in 2017 and am so grateful to get to work with kids full-time in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as continue photography here.
If you were to ask me 20 random questions today, you might find out that: My family means the world to me I drink a couple cups of tea a day I smile a lot Snowflakes and thunder make me happy Being in the mountains refreshes my soul Dark chocolate is the best (like Ajala Chocolate, made in Brno!) Snail-mail is the best day-maker I love to paint and illustrate Gluten and lactose-intolerance means creative alternatives I'm a little obsessed with honey I enjoy travel (I especially love trains, and planes!) I have two passports (USA and CZ) Jesus changed my life. I love him. |
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