Behind the Lens: The Story of Photo Explorers

We inspire children to see the world through the lens of a camera

Harriet, the founder of Explorers®, has been a professional photographer for over 15 years, working within the fashion industry and specialising in portraiture and visual storytelling.

As a mother of two, Harriet loves sharing her passion for photography with her children, who often join her behind the camera, exploring the world creatively and learning how images can tell meaningful stories.

Alongside her photography career, Harriet teaches yoga and mindfulness through her family wellness brand, The Yogi Fam, supporting children and parents to find calm, focus, and creative expression. This unique blend of creativity and wellbeing is at the heart of Photo Explorers®.

Harriet’s experience teaching young children also includes volunteering in Cornwall, where she set up a portable darkroom and introduced children to classic photography techniques such as photograms and pinhole cameras. Watching children experiment, problem-solve, and delight in the magic of analogue photography shaped her belief that learning should be hands-on, playful, and imaginative; a philosophy that continues to guide Photo Explorers® today.

At Photo Explorers®, we combine structured lessons, fun creative challenges, and a safe, supportive environment to help children discover, click, and create. Whether experimenting with colour, perspective, or storytelling through images, every child leaves with creative confidence, a sense of pride in their work, and a lifelong curiosity for visual storytelling.