Adventurous photography
World renowned explorer, writer and photographer, Levison Wood, joins me on a walk through Battersea Park in London where he talks about embarking into new creative territories and shares his thoughts on being ‘enough’. I walk through Battersea Park, along the spirited churn of the grey and swollen Thames towards the location on the south… Read More
“I tried to unwake myself from it, but once you’re awake, you’re awake…” Climate activist and counsellor Rachel White talks about how adventure led her on a path of civil resistance, and of the sacrifice and conflict she feels as a wife, mother and grandmother when taking direct action with environmental activist group Just Stop… Read More
Pip Stewart’s quest for adventure has been the foundation for her rewarding career as a journalist, presenter, and author. It has led her on record-breaking voyages in often unheard-of parts of the world but, these days, we’ll probably find her whiling away hours on the East Sussex coast, immersed in her latest adventure – motherhood…. Read More
Mothers Natasha Sones and Emmie Scott tell me about the wild swimming community they’ve put their heart into and how it breathed new life into them. This is a heartening tale of friendship which leads into a powerful testimony of how the cold sea can relieve ailments such as sciatica and help to cope with… Read More
Nicky Chisholm uses adventure as a method of empowering and championing peri and menopausal women but also to contribute to important causes. She talks me through her mad pursuits to date and her latest goal, the ‘Coolest Marathon on Earth
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Outdoor Life Coach Emma Mudge explains just how vital nature is in teaching us to love and enjoy our bodies, no matter our shape and size.
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Charlotte Burkett, of Bo Tree Baby Wellness, talks about her experience of dealing with a baby with special needs and how the ups and downs of her mental health has instilled her with a passion to help other mothers who are struggling.
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Yoga teacher and avid paddleboarder India Pearson talks to me about how she has adjusted her quest for adventure after having a baby
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Dancer and fitness instructor, Manuela Roche lost her pizzazz when she hit the menopause. It was the traditional Chinese healing practice of Qigong which brought her back to life and steered her into heading back to university to learn more. This post is part of my #makingwaves series – intrepid and inspirational women with an uplifting story to tell.
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Katie Manning is a talented artist whose first child was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palette. By drawing cleft affected children and meeting the mothers, she is opening up emotional conversations which otherwise may never happen
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When Hannah Stodel reached out to me, asking to contribute to the #makingwavesproject I was excited. Despite being born without her right lower arm, Hannah has notched up staggering achievements in the world of professional sailing – 4 x Paralympian triple world champion. 17 world cup gold medals. First disabled sailor to sail non-stop around Britain and Ireland…
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This post is part of my #makingwaves series – intrepid and inspirational women with an uplifting story to tell. “What? You’re saying you’ve actually swam the channel?” I exclaimed. “All of it? From Dover to Calais?” “Yes,” she replied. “Twice.” My mouth dropped open. She beamed modestly as I stood on the beach, gawping somewhat… Read More
This post is part of my #makingwaves series – intrepid and inspirational women with an uplifting story to tell. “Why does being a mum mean you can’t feel strong and sexy?” she said, as we walked along Walmer beach, pebbles crunching beneath our feet. “Why does being a mum mean you can’t do something for… Read More
This post is part of my #makingwaves series – intrepid and inspirational women with an uplifting story to tell.
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Discussing life and loss with Imogen Tinkler. Dedicated to all parents, siblings and babies touched by a premature baby.
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This post is part of my #makingwaves series – intrepid and inspirational women who have an affiliation with the sea. It started with a birthday card. It was embellished with tiny pieces of sea glass. Enclosed was a photograph of the artist and her golden Labrador paddling in the sea. Her name was Archie. She… Read More
‘I started photographing women in the sea by chance when, during a family photo session, the pregnant mum put on a boho dress and stood in the waves. I thought, wow, this is powerful!’ Me, talking on the Tales To Inspire podcast, January 2022 ‘Women now ask me to put them in the sea. It’s… Read More
Experiencing an adventure festival through the eyes of a mum-of-three. I think it’s fair to say that I was in the minority at the Armchair Adventure Festival. A mum of three young children who’d hustled hard to grab a break in the adventure world. What was I thinking? I couldn’t have been further from shimmying… Read More
Mumventure is a concept I started talking and writing about eighteen months ago, before the pandemic turned our lives upside down. Personally, it’s close to my heart but professionally too, as it has also fuelled my outdoor photography brand. What is a mumventure? By definition, a mumventure is an exciting or unusual experience that a… Read More
I am an enthusiastic advocate of the #mumventure – that is, an adventure that a mummy has in the great outdoors after leaving the kiddies safe and sound with their daddy or grandparents for a few hours. It’s a chance for her to get out of her comfort zone, see what she’s capable of and… Read More
Outdoor swimming, or wild swimming, is trendy now. As an outdoor fitness activity, it can be an effective antidote to depression, anxiety and stress but I’m not here to document it’s wide-ranging benefits. I’m here to explain what it did for me, personally and professionally. I make no secret of the fact that I went… Read More
Raising money for Refuge charity by taking photos of families on their doorstep during lockdown
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I feel so strongly about the benefits of hiring a professional to take some beautiful photographs of you and your family. What you will gain is something that you can never create yourselves.
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2019: the year in which Nature herself gave me a kick up the butt, I started writing again and my beloved photography business blossomed once more For me, 2019 was very much a finding-my-feet kind of year. My youngest child turned two in the summer, and there had been a niggling sense of ‘who am… Read More
I love hearing people’s stories. Everyone has one. Many people think that their story isn’t that interesting…or they think that nobody would be interested in hearing about it. They’re so wrong! The journalist-in-me has had this lady on my radar for a while. Two years ago she set up Little Forest Adventures in the Eversley… Read More
We’re getting there! 100 miles walked out of 184… Yup, we were back on the river. It hadn’t been easy getting out – there were birthday parties and swimming lessons, grannies visiting and little ones with coughs and colds…but it’s always like that. With six children between us, the diary is always swamped. Trying to… Read More
OK, the Thames Path isn’t exactly the wilderness! It doesn’t compare to crossing the Bayuda Desert or ascending the peaks of Nepal, but this challenge has still pushed me and Victoria out of our comfort zone. There have been moments of tenuous map reading, the scaling of inhospitable fences after taking a wrong turn, cautious… Read More
Like a vase holding all the stalks together If you’ve been on Facebook or Instagram, you may have noticed, I’m now The Outdoor Studio. Why? I’ve been Charlotte Broster Photography for 11 years now, and it was time for a refresh. Out with the old, in with the new. After all, my photography has changed… Read More
I’ve started walking the Thames river. Yup, all 184 miles of it, from it’s source in Kemble, near Cirencester to Woolwich, the steel barrier which protects London from the North Sea’s high tides and storm surges. OK sure, I’m not doing it in one go because it would take a solid 2 weeks to achieve… Read More
Things to bear in mind ahead of your outdoor photoshoot, based on my own experience I booked a professional photographer while on holiday last Easter and it was one of the best things I’ve done for our family. I switched from photographer to client. It was good for me to walk around in my customer’s… Read More
Here’s one of the most beautiful and exciting sessions I did last year for a mother and her daughter. Very few words are needed to accompany these images. You can feel the joy through their expressions. Instantly, you can understand what an exhilarating adventure they had together on Walmer Beach, Kent. A true bonding experience…. Read More