Claire Ropartz is a French photographer who grew up in Paris and has been based in Melbourne since 2008. Raised in France with a Spanish mother, Claire was exposed to different cultures from an early age. This multicultural upbringing fostered an openness and curiosity towards the world, teaching her to embrace cultural differences and see them as a source of richness and inspiration.

Her passion for photography grew alongside a lifelong love of travel. From a young age, travelling has been a way for Claire to discover new cultures, experience different environments and encounter the unexpected. Photography naturally became a way of documenting these experiences and sharing the people, places and moments that capture her attention. Her work has been exhibited in Paris, London and Melbourne.

At the heart of Claire’s practice is a strong focus on highlighting the cultural connections between France and Australia. Having lived and worked between these two cultures for many years, she is often regarded professionally as a cultural bridge between France and Australia. This unique perspective allows her to navigate naturally between the two cultures and to bring people, ideas and creative perspectives together. Her work explores the similarities, contrasts and shared passions that connect the two countries, creating a visual dialogue that celebrates their enduring relationship.

An eye for detail and a strong sense of visual storytelling are central to Claire’s approach. She seeks to create images that are visually engaging while offering viewers an insight into the way she sees and experiences the world.

A strong commitment to sustainability is a core principle of Claire’s creative practice. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide an important framework for the development of her photographic projects, informing both the themes she explores and the way she approaches her work. Through photography, she seeks to engage with and raise awareness of issues such as sustainable mobility, gender equality, cultural exchange, responsible consumption and our relationship with the environment. Sustainability and net-zero thinking are also considered throughout the planning and production of her projects, ensuring that the way her work is created is consistent with the values and ideas it seeks to communicate.

Through her photography, Claire aims to create meaningful connections between people, cultures and places. Her work brings together her French heritage and Australian experience while using photography to engage with broader social, cultural and environmental questions. She invites viewers to pause, look more closely and discover new perspectives on the world around them.