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Wedding Photographer York

Wedding photography is my greatest passion when it comes to my work! To be a part of a couple’s special day is a huge privilege and I love every single wedding I do. I am very lucky to be a wedding photographer in York as there

My style is very relaxed and natural, and I help to make people feel at ease in front of the camera. Whilst I understand a certain amount of group shots are required for each wedding, I advise these do not take over the day. I like to allow time to spend with each couple, so we can get some beautiful, natural images of the two of them. I love images where they are not looking at the camera, and hopefully even forget I am there! I love capturing the surroundings as well as the couple, and I can see beauty in even the most simple of locations.

As well as group shots and couple shots, equally important, I believe, are the candid images – me wandering round unobtrusively, capturing details, expressions and moments and that make each special day unique.

Choosing your wedding photographer is such an important thing! Not only are the photographs one of the few things you will keep after the wedding, your photographer will spend a lot of time with you on the day, so you have to feel comfortable with him or her. Look at a few photographers’ work, and compare styles and price. Always be clear what you actually receive afterwards for your money. Go and meet a selected few in person. Who do you feel most comfortable with?

I would love to have a no obligation chat with you about your special day, so please feel free to contact me if you are interested.

WHAT MY CUSTOMERS SAY

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

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.

Before the ceremony

Photography at the house where the bride is getting ready before the weddings is a beautiful way to start a set of images. I photograph the dress hanging up, details of flowers, shoes and jewellery, and excited girls looking forward to the big day.

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The ceremony

The ceremony seems to be the part of each wedding when a lot couples are the most nervous! I feel it is important to photograph the ceremony, but I make sure I do so discreetly and from a distance so as not to intrude on such a personal time.

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After the ceremony

After the ceremony is the best time to start the formal photographs. While I am happy to do as many group shots as each couple would like, I do suggest not having too many combinations. When lots of group shots are wanted, they do tend to take over the day, and then the set of images at the end are mainly line ups.

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The reception

My wedding package is charged from an hour before the ceremony up until the meal (see prices), however I am more than happy to stay on during the reception, until the first dance. This is a perfect way to end a set of wedding photographs, with images of the speeches, the dancing, and guests having a good time.

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