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Nicola Hesketh
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Hi, I’m Nicola
Photographer | Film Maker | Story Teller
” i believe the most natural photos are captured when you are fully at ease- My job is to put your there “
I am full time professional photographer and filmmaker or as I like to put it, a creative story teller. I use my camera to document and record beautiful weddings, events and commercial projects all over the UK and world wide. No wedding is too small, too big or to far!
Working With Me
01.
I’ll help you relax
I’ll get you interacting, walking, talking
I know being in front of a camera isn’t easy for everyone but I promise I have techniques to help you relax. You will have fun together and soon forget all about me. Your connection to each other will do the rest.
02.
Your wedding, your way
capturing it as it unfolds
I won’t influence your day or hold you to tradition. In fact, I encourage you to be your true selves and have the day that you’ve always been dreaming of. I’ll simply be there to capture everything as it unfolds and celebrate alongside you.
03.
Unlimited support
Before, during & after the wedding
I’m here for you throughout the whole process as much or as little support as you need. I can recommend other suppliers, discuss your timeline, answer any questions that you have.
04.
Signature editing
One image at a time
My unique colour pallet and signature editing will be applied to all your photos and films. I carefully cull and edit everything from your wedding. Giving you a timeless, natural collection that you will want to print and show off forever.
05.
Lifetime Memories
Yours to relive forever
After the wedding your photos & films will become more valuable to you as time goes on. I know just how important it is to capture all of your love ones in one place at the same time. Throughout my consultation process I work with you know who is important in your life.
MY JOURNEY
Started studying Photography
Having always had a passion for photography it wasn’t until 2012 I decided to take it more seriously.
II reduced my hours at work and started studying photography part time. I was determined to turn my hobby into a career.
I also shot my first wedding that year for a friend, it was a freebie with no expectations but I knew I had found my calling.
Image Paradise was born
My business was set up and I started shooting professionally. I had already gained experience second shooting for other photographers and felt ready to go out on my own.
Full time
It was only a matter of months before I got made redundant from my main job in insurance. I only had a handful of weddings booked at that point but I knew I wanted to make photography my full time career. The universe must have known that too as just by chance someone asked if I would consider doing some Commercial photography on a freelance basis. Fast forward to today and I still do both, diversifying kept me busy, keeps me inspired and every day is different.
I discovered video & fell in love
Having worked with a handful of videographers I started to get curious about video. Wedding films were becoming more modern and less long form.
Technology was improving and I could see the potential but when I first started shooting it was on my DSLR. As soon as mirrorless cameras were improving I quickly changed system and upgraded all my gear.
I enrolled on video specific courses and learned everything I could. Turns out being a photographer first really helped and I soon caught the bug.
IIt genuinely ignited my passion for story telling and I fell in love with the art form.
Still pinching myself
Over a decade later and I am still going strong, still full time, still passionate, still loving my career and thankful every day to be doing what I love.
Thank you to all my customers past and present, you are all amazing human beings and my journey has only been possible because of you!
STYLE
My goal isn’t to ENTER awards or get Thousands of likes.
It is simply to tell your story and give you images and films that represent you & will make you smile for many years to come.
Couples generally choose me to photography their wedding as they love my laid back easy going nature. They know I will try and make it fun, help them relax and let them be themselves. I won’t ask them to stare into my camera or do any awkward posing.
A lot of my couples say they feel uncomfortable in front of a camera, don’t worry I understand this as I feel the same. Feeling this way has helped me develop little ways to help you relax, getting you to interact with each other, playing fun games and creating those natural but stylish photos.
My alternative wedding style will allow you to enjoy your wedding day but will ultimately leave you with stunning, creative unique images.
If you like how I work and want to learn more about me then please get in contact. I would love to hear from you.
Image courtesy of Photographer: Katya Koliban
Image courtesy of Photographer: Katya Koliban
GET TO KNOW ME Beter
My home is in Bristol where I live with long term boyfriend Christian and our rather spoilt cat Tigger.
Tigger also goes by the name ‘Tiggy Bear’, ‘Destroyer’, ‘Pickle juice’ and many other random names that he seems happy to answer to, especially when food is involved.
If you have a cat then you know, they quickly become your little fur babies and totally take over. He has somehow turned us into crazy cat owners, I never thought it would happen but apparently it did.
I love all animals though and promise I am not that crazy. Unless of course you think pineapple on pizza is too much?
On days off, we love the outdoors. You will generally find us near a body of water, whether it’s paddle boarding on a lake or hopelessly falling off a surf board in the ocean. I love cold water swimming and can’t wait for my next dip.
We have a small VW camper van so whenever we get the chance we will head out to nature. As much as I Iove city life, being able to escape and explore the middle of nowhere resets my mind and helps my creativity.
My favourite things in the world are traveling, meeting new people, and experiencing new things.
I also love going to the occasional music festival. I don’t get many weekends off but I will try for tickets for Glastonbury each year. Living so close to Somerset it would be rude not to. See you on the Pyramid Stage!
