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I'm Nicky Ebbage (they/them), an event and performance photographer based in Bristol, UK. My photography is very natural and documentary-like in style; I love capturing images which feel authentic, where people are lost in a moment of emotion or caught up in an expression of creativity.
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My practice is rooted in the idea of community; much of my work aims to prioritise local, and especially marginalised, communities – usually within Bristol, but occasionally beyond. Ultimately my approach to photography is collaborative, informal and full of respect; above all I want my images to celebrate people for who they are and what they do.
When I was twelve years old, my mum decided to start a photography business. She needed an assistant at events and, naturally, I assumed that role – because putting your own child to work is cheap, you know? Back then, photography was a way for me to earn pocket money, but over the years it became much more, and today it’s one of my major creative outlets.
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In 2018 I founded my own business as a freelance photographer. I started out photographing weddings and portraits - with a focus on queer and LGTBTQ clients, along with other marginalised communities who don’t always get to see themselves represented on camera.
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These days I’ve moved away from photographing weddings to focus on theatre, gig and event photography, but community is still at the heart of what I do. Working with and for the benefit of local groups, organisations and artists is really important to me; to that end I offer reduced community pricing schemes to ensure smaller groups are still able to work with me.
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Outside of paid work, I try to use my skills for the benefit of my own community. In 2020 I founded a project called Bristol Trans Portraits; over time this has grown to become Trans Photography Collective, a network which aims to connect and promote transgender photographers across the UK. You can check out the project website here!
Outside of photography I'm essentially just a big nerd who really loves the Lord of the Rings and thinks about food a lot. I spend way too much time reading fanfiction, playing Stardew Valley and crocheting Pokemon, though you'll also find me walking up and down big hills for fun or cooking elaborate meals that take longer than many people have patience for!
I also work part-time doing customer service type stuff, and I like to think this has helped me with my chronic awkwardness to such an extent that I am now able to successfully talk to other human beings. Go me.