Hi! I'm Nick(y), my pronouns are they/them, and I'm a wedding and event photographer based in Bristol. While I'll happily photograph anyone and everyone, I especially LOVE taking wedding bookings from within the LGBTQ community - not merely because it brings me a lot of joy on a personal level, but also because I know how reassuring my clients find it to book a queer photographer.
Why do I specialise as an LGBTQ wedding photographer?
As I'm sure many of you reading this don't need me to tell you, planning a wedding as a queer person can sometimes be an exercise in frustration. So many of my clients talk about weird assumptions that were made while they were scoping out suppliers, and I can't even count the number of registrars or DJs who continue to use terms like "ladies and gentlemen", even amongst overtly queer wedding parties. And that doesn't even touch on the very real fear of outright discrimination that queer couples can face.
That's why I think it's important to be clear that I'm an LGBTQ wedding photographer. I'm transgender & asexual, so not only can I relate to a lot of you, but I also believe my queerness really informs my approach to photography.
I guarantee to never try and pose you based on assumed gender roles, to respect your pronouns, and to never use any weird, out-of-date, heteronormative language!
And what's more, I'll probably be bursting with queer joy for you all day!
Capturing Your Wedding
My wedding photography is very natural and unscripted, focusing on capturing all the main moments authentically, without any awkward posing or forced smiles. My photos often capture the way a wedding feels; is it busy, crowded and noisy with people all over the place, or does being there feel intimate, like it's your own little bubble universe?
I especially love taking candids - whether that's a teary father during the ceremony, or a fabulous friend on the dancefloor. Above all I like to be unobtrusive, keeping out of the way and taking photos from a distance so everyone can just get on with enjoying themselves!
I also take a consent-based approach to photography - meaning that if any of your guests don't feel comfortable having their picture taken, I will respect their wishes.
choosing the right wedding photographer for you
The key to getting great wedding photographs is choosing a photographer that you think you'll work well with - somebody that matches the vibe you're going for, whose style of photography you like, and who you can feel comfortable with both on and off camera.
I deliberately don't take on too many weddings each year, but the ones I do work suit me down to the core. I always have a lovely experience, and that's because I take the time to find clients I know I'll work well with. I offer free consultations to anyone who wants to know more about my wedding photography, which give us the chance to get to know each other. That way you can decide if I'm right for you, and I can get a sense of what your wedding will be like.
My ethos: Affordability
Wedding photography can be expensive. Not everyone has a large budget, and hiring a professional, experienced and high-quality wedding photographer isn't within everyone's means.
While I need to make a living out of my work, I've developed my wedding packages specifically with affordability in mind. I believe that everyone should be able to afford to have those special moments captured, regardless of wealth or income.
My packages are budget friendly, including short wedding rates for under £500. Low prices aren't synonymous with a reduction in quality, though; you will still receive a set of gorgeous, high-quality wedding photographs.
The pre-wedding session
Pre-wedding sessions are included in both of my packages because I view them as a really important part of my process.
These sessions can take many different forms, including a walk around your local area, your wedding venue, or even a hike up a mountain. Or, they can incorporate the things that are special to you; if you met at a board games night or a pottery class, we can easily work that into the photos!
Most of all I like to use these sessions as a way of helping you feel comfortable on camera. They give us the opportunity to relax around each other before your wedding, and allow us to discuss which kinds of images you like best. It usually makes taking photos on the day a lot easier!
Something Smaller: £450
My short wedding package is perfect for anyone on a budget, or holding a small-scale wedding or micro-wedding. It covers three hours of photography, giving us enough time to capture all the main moments, plus some wiggle room for candids.
We'll usually start out with an initial chat on zoom or in person, to see if I'm a good fit to be your wedding photographer. After that, we'll aim to have a pre-wedding photoshoot; this gives you the chance to work off any nerves about being on camera before your wedding day arrives!
We'll come up with a schedule for the day in advance: for short bookings I usually recommend 40ish minutes to get some natural portraits of just the two of you, and no more than 30 minutes for group photos, if you want any. Outside of that, I mostly stay out of the way and take candids during the ceremony and for the rest of the time I'm there!
After your wedding you'll get a sneak peek at the photos within a couple of days, so that you have some to share with friends, family or on social media. I then aim to finish editing the full set of images within 6 weeks.
full day package: £1000
My full day package is intended for those who want oodles of photographs! It covers eight hours of photography, giving us plenty of time to capture all the main moments plus a hell of a lot of candids!
We'll usually start out with an initial chat on zoom or in person, to see if I'm a good fit to be your wedding photographer. After that, we'll aim to have a pre-wedding photoshoot; this gives you the chance to work off any nerves about being on camera before your wedding day arrives!
We'll come up with a schedule for the day in advance, planning out a time to steal away and do some photos just of you, along with time for a few group photos, if you want any. Outside of that, I mostly stay out of the way and take candids of your guests while they don't realise they're on camera.
After your wedding you'll get a sneak peek at the photos within a couple of days, so that you have some to share with friends, family or on social media. I then aim to finish editing the full set of images within 6 weeks.
Wedding Packages
I have two standard wedding photography packages, which you can learn more about below. I do also offer custom packages, for anyone requiring less than three hours. For more information about custom packages, please contact me directly.
"Thank you so much for being such a big part of how we will remember our wedding day! Your incredible eye captured so many moments in a way that made us feel queer, beautiful, and extremely special. Now can we please just be friends?!"