Photography Collection
Capturing the feeling of a moment
context
Claptured
“Claptured” is my online photography alias, combining “Christina” and “captured,” as in capturing a photo. It began as a personal space to share how I see the world and to archive moments of memory and observation.
See more work on my photography Instagram
selected works
Street and portrait photography that capture transitional states
faq
Frequently asked questions
What camera do you use?
I really don’t think you need an amazing camera to take good photos! That said, I’ve asked this question too (oops) — I usually shoot film on a Minolta X-100 or a Pentax Espio 120mi, use my iPhone 16 for convenience, and a Fujifilm 100V when I go digital. I don’t tend to edit much afterward (I’d rather be designing!), so I like cameras that capture what I want straight away. Funny enough, the biggest upgrade I’ve felt was going from the iPhone 12 to 16: the 20× zoom changed how I shoot. I love getting up close to faraway details and finding compositions that feel almost hidden.
How do I do [setting/result/function] with my camera?
As much as I’d love to help, ChatGPT or Google would be better than me for technical questions! I care more about atmosphere, story, and vibe than on settings or gear. I’m really not a technical photographer, just someone who loves capturing a feeling.