Hey! I'm Nicola and I bring with me 12 years of wedding experience, documenting the celebrations of party loving people who want an artistic twist. No traditional, no boring and no regrets!

FAQS

HOW LONG WILL WE SPEND AWAY FROM OUR GUESTS ON THE DAY DOING PHOTOS?

This is what most people worry about and let me reassure you, my aim is to make sure you spend as little time with me as possible. I always recommend we do a few small, simple family photos (I usually say max 6 groups) which will take us no longer than 15-20 minutes, then if you want to have a wander around the venue to get a few artsy shots of the two of you alone, 20-30 minutes is great but let me know how important these photos are to you and I will make it work to suit. Sunsets are a bonus. If you're sure you want none of the above then the whole day can be purely documentary. I can chat to you about the options and I'll plan the time meticulously to make sure everything's a perfect fit for you.

WHERE ARE YOU BASED? DO YOU TRAVEL?

I've called Manchester home for the last 12 years but I'm originally from the North East. I know and shoot at all the local wedding venues in Manchester and in Cheshire but I love to travel, so I find myself road tripping up and down the country and beyond into Europe, for around 60% of my weddings. All my travel and accommodation costs are included wherever the wedding in England and Wales because I love getting to new places and being inspired in new spaces! It's not unusual for me to dedicate the full weekend to making sure I can be there the night before and the night of, in some cases. I love to feel part of the celebrations and it definitely allows me to feel the energy of the wedding on the day. Contact me for packages in the UK and Europe.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT HAVING YOU PHOTOGRAPH OUR DAY?

I've got bucket loads of experience, I'm very organised and I'm an artist by trade and I like to produce a varied set of interesting photos you'll want to keep coming back to. All the moments, all the colours, all the emotion. Some artsy portraits using great light and lines, plenty of documentary, beautiful scenes and details. You'll love having me around on the day ... it's often remarked how I was an invaluable help in various situations ... from 'aargh there's lipstick on the dress' to 'nobody's dancing!' ... I have many tricks up my sleeve if needed!

Testimonials

Nicola is, quite simply, the best. Much more than just a photographer, Nicola's calm energy and expertise helped put us at ease for the big day and made the whole journey a smooth ride. She "got us" instantly and listened to all our requests about not wanting to spend too long taking photos. She scouted the venue perfectly and knew exactly where to get the best pictures without it being laborious. What made us choose Nicola initially was that her photographs stand out from the average wedding photographer. Her work is artistic, beautiful, and captures the energy of the moment. Nicola absolutely nailed this for us, and we are beyond happy with the results. She is a pleasure to work with, and we could not recommend her more highly. Nicola, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for capturing the essence of us and our day. ❤

Flora & Ricky

Amazing wedding photographer! We chose Nicola as she had worked at our venue before and had a style for capturing natural poses with popping colour. We were told by our previously married friends that the photographer and DJ are where they wished they got it right, and Nicola delivered. On the day she was amazing, with her belt carrying two cameras it was like a Wild West holster! She was very friendly and personable with our guests but would blend seamlessly into the crowd to get natural pics without anyone noticing. Now we have the pics back we have gotten so many compliments for her work!

Lewis & Charlotte

Nic was fantastic from start to finish and we're over the moon with our photographs! Nic has an amazing eye and brings a fantastic creative flair along with her professionalism, great energy and general expertise. I would recommend her to ANYONE looking for a wedding photographer - she really is a cut above the rest!

Phoebe & Charlie

If you're looking for the most special, talented and wonderful wedding photographer, look no further than Nic. No-one could have told the story of our special day in a better way, captured in her own unique style. She really stands out from the bog standard wedding photography with a sense of quirkiness and fun tailored for you. Throughout the lead up and day itself, she held our hands, made us feel comfortable and were never under any pressure. The end product is amazing, and every time we take a few minutes to look at our pictures we notice something new and can't help but raise a smile. Thank you so much, Nic. Hope to see you on a wedding dancefloor again soon!

Matt & Shell

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