CAPTURING YOUR LOVE STORY
Human Connection is everything
BRISTOL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Natural Wedding Photos & Films
For couples that value real moments
HI, I’M NICOLA
FILM MAKER | PHOTOGRAPHER
My love of people, travel and human connection has naturally led me to a nearly decade long career as wedding photographer and videographer.
I use my camera to document and tell love stories all over the world. I have visited many beautiful locations and met so many wonderful people. No wedding is too big, too small or too far.
FEEL uncomfortable in front of the camera?
This is Said by 99% of my couples!
HERE’S MY SECRET….
Creating amazing natural wedding photos and films is all about making you relax, feel comfortable infant of a camera and most importantly letting you be yourselves. If you are having fun together, you will always bring out the best in each other, after all, that is why you have chosen to marry your partner in crime.
After many years as a Bristol wedding photographer & Videographer I know it is my job to help you forget that I am there. When creating your wedding images, I make sure the experience I provide is dedicated to the two of you. I will get you to interact, walk, talk, play little games together. Little things that will make you smile and laugh with each other, your connection will do the rest.
Reasons to hire a relaxed bristol wedding photographer
Your wedding, your way!
Whether you are keeping things fairly low key or going all out and pushing the boundaries on the norm. Your wedding day is all about the two of you, celebrating who you are as a couple. I encourage you to embrace your personalities and be your absolute true selves. Hire a Bristol wedding photographer that will 100% get you and capture you exactly as you are.
I won’t hold you to tradition or say that things need to be done in a certain way. My relaxed wedding photography is all about you, it’s your day, your way and I can’t wait to be there with you to celebrate and capture everything for you!
Featured wedding Film
Did you know I also offer Bristol wedding videography? Check out my cinematic story telling wedding films, here’s Flora & Joe’s beautiful DIY tipi wedding on their families farm.
Featured Places
Wedding Venues BRistol
Wedding fairs
Come say hello! I will be exhibiting as a Bristol wedding photographer at the following wedding fairs, where you can get a closer look at my documentary style wedding photography and films.
I won’t be exhibiting until later in the year due to my busy period but if you would like a personal meeting to see more of my work and talk to me in person then please just get in contact.
Bristol IS AN AMAZING PLACE
I’m an outdoor girl at heart but I love city life. Bristol has that great balance, which is why I am proud to call it my home.
When I am not photographing weddings you will often find me paddle boarding on the River Avon or floating around the harbourside. Launching at the Cottage Inn, Bristol docks is a great place to explore from the water as well as land.
Sailing past all the expensive yachts, seeing the SS Great Britain and the Matthew it’s clear to see why the water front is such a big part of the city. I can paddle past Temple Meads up the Nethan Lock to get off on the Feeder where I am just about home.
Living so close to the centre of Bristol definitely has its perks. Being within walking distance for the many events and festivals the city offers is great. In particular when the balloon fiesta is on, I can sit in my garden and watch as they fly over my house.
I love taking a stroll into town, seeing all the colourful houses that start in Totterdown and continue around St Mary Redcliffe and onto the floating harbour.
Growing up I was always inspired by my visual surroundings. When I got my first proper DSLR camera, I would go on photo walks and try to inconspicuously capture people going about their day.
My love for Urban street photography started my passion for photographing people. Being able to see how people lived and document them in their surroundings is still important to me today.
In particular I love the gritty areas of the city like Easton, Montpellier and St Paul’s. The more graffiti, the better. It gives you a real sense of suburban life.
Banksy is a big character in Bristol, there are many of his artworks scattered around. If you are ever visiting you have to do a walking tour and see some of his more famous pieces.
Upfest is a good time to come as the graffiti community pull together to put on a one of its kind festival with live pieces being sprayed by many great artists.
When day turns to night the city comes alive again with its many great restaurants and bars. Head towards Park street or Clifton village and you will have an abundance of choice of food and cocktail menus to choose from.
The Clifton suspension bridge is a great place to visit at night as it is all lit up. This iconic landmark designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel is always popular with wedding couples. I have photographed many brides and grooms here.
If you like live music like me, there are lots of smaller venues in Bristol. Discovering new bands is a great way to spend an evening. The Fleece or The Thekla are some of my favourite grimy haunts. I’ve always liked the idea of doing some music photography but weddings keep me busy enough, I could never find the time to go on tour.
When the hustle and bustle becomes too much then there are plenty of green spaces to explore. A climb up Cabot Tower to see the views far and wide is nice or I’ll head up to Ashton Court to chill within the grounds. I often meet prospective couples up there as it is a great location for an engagement shoot.
Tree lined paths often take me back to nature which is what I really love. There is no better feeling than breathing in fresh air and exploring areas like Leigh Woods.
I genuinely believe to keep creative as a photographer and hone my artistic vision of the world, it all starts by staying inspired and seeing the world through my camera lens. Luckily Bristol offers me lots of stimulation, a little bit of everything I need as a creator, I never have to go far to be re-energised.
If you are looking for a passionate Bristol wedding photographer then I would love to hear from you. Let’s meet at one of the local coffee shops and chat all things wedding.
Schedule a call Now….
If you would like an introductory call you can now book an appointment directly in my calendar
Alternatively fill out my Contact form below and I will get back to you with more information.
Let me tell your story
I would love to hear all about two of you and what you have planned for your special day.
I will always reply within 24 hours so please check your junk box if you don’t see my email. I will often text just to say I have replied.
Nicola Hesketh
info@imageparadise.com
07708375723
8 Hardenhuish Road, Bristol BS4 3SU.
