Natural, documentary-style event photography in Bristol, UK
Hello! I'm Nick(y) and I photograph events, performances and LGBTQ-related stuff in Bristol & the uk.
I cover ALL SORTS of events - from grass roots community events to weddings to poetry workshops to Pride parades to gigs to theatre! Although I'm primarily a Bristol-based event photographer, for the right event I'm also willing to travel throughout the UK.
I specialise in natural, documentary style images because I love responding to whatever is going on around me, and working with my environment. To my eyes the best images always start from a point of authenticity.
My approach is rooted in the idea of community; I often collaborate with organisations that serve specific communities, and work towards their benefit. I'm also passionate about making photography more affordable and accessible for marginalised communities, and to that end I offer reduced-rate community pricing schemes.
I especially love taking bookings from the LGBTQ community. The last few years have seen me photographing Pride events and LGBTQ weddings both in Bristol and throughout the UK, alongside founding and running my community photo project Trans Portraits UK. Photographing queer events honestly just brings me a hell of a lot of joy. <3
If you're ready to chat about your photographs, why not come and say hello? Otherwise, have a look through my galleries listed at the top of the page if you'd like to explore more of my work!
What does affordable photography actually mean?
The world is pretty expensive these days, and I think that sucks. While I need to make a living out of my work, I run reduced rate prices alongside my standard rates for anyone on low-income.
Most importantly: no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Do you still photograph weddings?
Yes, I am now taking wedding bookings again! Please be aware that I'm quite choosey though: I don't take many wedding bookings these days (we're literally talking one per month, if that) and I tend to stick to the Bristol area.
Do I know you from somewhere else?
Quite possibly! You might know me from Trans Portraits UK, a community photo project that I run.
You may also have seen me working FOH at one of Bristol's many venues; I wear a lot of different hats, okay?!
why are your faq's hanging out in an asexual flag?
Because it's a classy flag and I'm asexual af.
Ana, wedding client:
"As part of a camera-shy couple, Nicky was amazing for our nerves and comfort level. They made the whole process feel natural and got some truly great photos of us, both posed and candid.
We chose Nicky for 2 main reasons:
1. Explicitly queer-friendly which was key for us!
2. Their style was exactly what we were looking for - they can take the standard couple/group photos, but their specialty is picking out details, lovely candids, and this very real, warm vibe. I can't explain it properly, but basically some wedding photography looks quite stuffy and awkward, but Nicky's really captures the spirit of the day."
