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More about me

I studied Photography and Design at Harrogate College for four years and set up my business straight from college in 2001. I started off working for various press and magazine publications, so have much experience in PR and marketing photography. Over the years I have gained much experience as a wedding photographer and portrait photographer, and photographing people in a natural and candid way is my greatest passion in my work. Over more recent years, property photography has become a big part of my work and I love working for local estate agents and holiday lets, capturing properties for sale or rent.

I am very lucky indeed to do what I do – I am totally passionate and committed to my work, and my excellent reputation means everything to me. My style is relaxed, artistic and above all natural. I do not believe in messing around with images too much, or over stylising them. Do them well and true to life in the first place and they will look amazing. People need to look like themselves in an image and I can help them relax in front of the camera, and have fun while doing so. For my property photography, a wide angled lens is imperative to show each room fully, and I also like to show the feature details.

I feel for a photographer I have the perfect mix of a press background, an artistic mind, a female eye for detail, and an honest and down to earth approach to my work and life in general.

If you would like some beautiful images providing for your special occasion, or of your loved ones, or for your business or property, I would love to speak to you about it. Please feel free to contact me for a no obligation chat. I am sure I will be able to help you, and I promise there is no hard sell! As a person I am like my images – honest.

What my customers say

katie and gemma wedding photographer aldwark hazlewood castle york recommendation

Katie and Gemma
Hazelwood Castle, Leeds
Nikki stood out from the other photographers we met from the point of initial contact. She was fantastic to work with and made us both feel comfortable during the planning stage and on the day. Nikki was able to tailor make a package for us that was kind to our budget but gave us exactly what we needed. We are delighted with our photographs of our day and are amazed that she was able to take so many.

Lynsey and Colm

Lynsey and Colm
Haxby Methodist Church & The Grange Hotel, Bootham, York
From the moment I went with Nikki she made sure she knew exactly what I wanted, nothing was too much trouble. Nikki listened to all my ideas and was able to guide me in the right direction in terms of what would and wouldn't work both with the wedding day and the wedding album. On the 'big day' Nikki was patient, unobtrusive and I can honestly say made the whole photographic experience fun. She has been an absolute star with the patience of a saint. I plan to use the company again for other upcoming events.

Christina and Simon

Christina and Simon

Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, York

Nikki was fantastic! She worked with us from the very first informal meeting to discuss our budget and what we wanted to achieve. She gave us guidance and ideas about the best photographic places in our wedding venue and what options we had. Nikki was not only very professional but friendly too and had the perfect tone for gathering everyone together for the photographs so there was no waiting around. I have since recommended Nikki to a few brides to be with no hesitation.

Josie and Alan

Josie and Alan
The Alma Inn, Laneshawbridge

Nikki was brilliant on our wedding day: Professional, but personal at the same time. She made everyone feel so comfortable and, consequently, captured some really beautiful moments. As a "stressed out" bride, I really cannot compliment Nikki enough... in both the run up to our wedding, and afterwards, her communication was excellent - so proactive. She was incredibly organised and efficient. It really made this part of organising the wedding effortless. We would highly recommend her.

Rowan and Ian

Rowan and Ian
Fairfield Manor, York

I am so glad Nikki did our wedding photography, she went way beyond our expectations of our photograph's! We had a wonderful happy day with our family and friends, and she captured the atmosphere perfectly. She more than delivered the outline I had given her, and we have beautiful artistic memento's of our very special day. I love how she seized the moments of different parts of our day, both the formal and informal. We will treasure these photographs, and I could not recommend her highly enough! The trouble will be now just deciding what to leave out of the album!

Nicola and Gareth

Nicola and Gareth
The Pavilion Hotel, York

The wonderful Nikki Bowling captured our day from bridal prep to the first dance (and beyond). We got the set pieces we requested and a plethora of candid, natural shots which capture our day perfectly. Nikki was very familiar with our venue and knew all the good nooks and crannies to get really wonderful pictures. A number of our guests commented on how great she was on the day. Getting her job done without imposing on the day and special time with family and friends. I would recommend her to anyone.

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WHAT MY CUSTOMERS SAY

katie and gemma wedding photographer aldwark hazlewood castle york recommendation

Katie and Gemma
Hazelwood Castle, Leeds
Nikki stood out from the other photographers we met from the point of initial contact. She was fantastic to work with and made us both feel comfortable during the planning stage and on the day. Nikki was able to tailor make a package for us that was kind to our budget but gave us exactly what we needed. We are delighted with our photographs of our day and are amazed that she was able to take so many.

Lynsey and Colm

Lynsey and Colm
Haxby Methodist Church & The Grange Hotel, Bootham, York
From the moment I went with Nikki she made sure she knew exactly what I wanted, nothing was too much trouble. Nikki listened to all my ideas and was able to guide me in the right direction in terms of what would and wouldn't work both with the wedding day and the wedding album. On the 'big day' Nikki was patient, unobtrusive and I can honestly say made the whole photographic experience fun. She has been an absolute star with the patience of a saint. I plan to use the company again for other upcoming events.

Christina and Simon

Christina and Simon

Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, York

Nikki was fantastic! She worked with us from the very first informal meeting to discuss our budget and what we wanted to achieve. She gave us guidance and ideas about the best photographic places in our wedding venue and what options we had. Nikki was not only very professional but friendly too and had the perfect tone for gathering everyone together for the photographs so there was no waiting around. I have since recommended Nikki to a few brides to be with no hesitation.

Josie and Alan

Josie and Alan
The Alma Inn, Laneshawbridge

Nikki was brilliant on our wedding day: Professional, but personal at the same time. She made everyone feel so comfortable and, consequently, captured some really beautiful moments. As a "stressed out" bride, I really cannot compliment Nikki enough... in both the run up to our wedding, and afterwards, her communication was excellent - so proactive. She was incredibly organised and efficient. It really made this part of organising the wedding effortless. We would highly recommend her.

Rowan and Ian

Rowan and Ian
Fairfield Manor, York

I am so glad Nikki did our wedding photography, she went way beyond our expectations of our photograph's! We had a wonderful happy day with our family and friends, and she captured the atmosphere perfectly. She more than delivered the outline I had given her, and we have beautiful artistic memento's of our very special day. I love how she seized the moments of different parts of our day, both the formal and informal. We will treasure these photographs, and I could not recommend her highly enough! The trouble will be now just deciding what to leave out of the album!

Nicola and Gareth

Nicola and Gareth
The Pavilion Hotel, York

The wonderful Nikki Bowling captured our day from bridal prep to the first dance (and beyond). We got the set pieces we requested and a plethora of candid, natural shots which capture our day perfectly. Nikki was very familiar with our venue and knew all the good nooks and crannies to get really wonderful pictures. A number of our guests commented on how great she was on the day. Getting her job done without imposing on the day and special time with family and friends. I would recommend her to anyone.