A wearer of many hats — Art Director, Photographer, Designer, Mother, Wife & Slow-Living maestro.

Charlie Crowley

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Hi Folks, I’m Charlie

Blanket Wearing, Flower Growing, Fell Chasing, Photographing & Designing Free Sprit.

I'm a brand designer and photographer based in the ever-dramatic and always evolving rolling Yorkshire hills. Creativity is my lifeline; it is ingrained into everything I do; in every action I take, there is a smidge of creativity embedded. I have always been creative; my parents encouraged me to play with different mediums from an early age. Whether drawing on paper or painting with watercolours on canvas - they always encouraged me to explore new ways of creating and expressing myself - to the demise of a few carpets and tables along the way.

Photographer, brand photographer, Art-Director, Stylist, Graphic Designer, Branding Design, West Yorkshire, Halifax, Calderdale, Hebden Bridge and Beyond.

Frequent Blanket Wearer.

Lover Of Irish Folk Tunes.

Find Me Barefoot, Always.

Supporter of Chips and Dip.

SCOTLAND ADVENTURES
MATT ON OUR WEDDING DAY
MY MAGICAL FLOWERS
CHARLIE ONT'MOORS

OK, SO YOU WERE A CREATIVE KID, THEN WHAT?

I studied Interior Architecture at The University of Huddersfield, where I developed my skills further in visual communication & design thinking through practice-based learning. It was here that I fell in love with designing spaces for people, creating environments that bring joy and comfort into their lives. After graduation, I worked as an interior designer for four years before deciding that this wasn't what I wanted to do anymore. After much deliberation and soul searching, I decided to take the leap and try something completely different, which led me down the path of Brand Design, Art Direction & Photography.

DO YOU WORK ALONE?

Most of the time, I am a one-woman band, but Our Kindred wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for my soulmate Matt (aka "Mr Our Kindred"), my cheerleader and partner in crime in all things creative. We are inseparable— always connected through our shared passion for creativity. When we're not out creating or chasing after our two boys (or hanging out with our house bunnies), you'll find us exploring the Yorkshire countryside together or in the kitchen dancing to Irish folk whilst something divine cooks away on the stove. Matts's unwavering support - and endless love are what give me the fuel to my creative fire.

A Note On

I believe that we should all take our time with things that matter to us, embracing the moments of small and pushing away the idea everything has to happen here and now. I build everything upon the idea that business can be slow and considered, that as brands, we should weave authentic stories through design, photography and the way we communicate.

My Ethos

 @OUR.KINDRED (PERSONAL ACCOUNT)

Reflecting on a year of love, rain, and wild adventures. Exactly one year ago, on the banks of Lock Awe, amidst the wettest, wildest day, it was just us, our magical boys, beloved aunty and uncle, and the incredible @clairethehumanist who stood by us
I had the pleasure of collaborating with @bibwine 🍷 to capture the essence of their exquisite Bee Pink Rosé, and of course, to try it as well. This wine is truly a work of art - a delicate, salmon-hued jewel that is super refreshing. As we sa
The Preset Pack Is Here! "The Kindred Collection" Preset Pack is now live and ready for you to have a good explore, you can find the link in my bio! I'm SO excited to share these presets with youuu! "The Kindred Collection" has
Exciting Week Ahead! Three incredible clients are launching their brand-new, absolutely stunning websites. I've poured my heart and soul into these projects, and I can't wait for you all to see the creative magic we've crafted together. Stay tuned f
Preset Pack Launching Wednesday 6th September 7pm GMT ✨ Exciting times, and I can hardly contain my excitement! launching next week ‘The Kindred Collection’ It's been a journey to bring this preset pack to life, a culmination of time and
Indulging in our camping tradition of cooking something mushroom related – This time around it was tarragon garlic mushrooms, equal parts warming & comforting. You can switch tarragon for any herb you fancy, skip the wine, or add a splash o
Beyond its soft, whispy charms the fern holds insights into evolution's tapestry. With each frond's unfurling, it hints at eons of adaptation and the delicate dance between form and function - as a designer, and photographer this is a dance I know i
You can always count on me to find a tranquil sanctuary next to the water – a little ironic since we live about as land locked as you can get, Yet, here I am, drawn like a magnet to the soothing rhythm of waters. It's like finding an unexpected