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Nicola Dawson Photography is a warm and friendly wedding photographer based in Sevenoaks, Kent. Owner and lead photographer Nicola specialises in natural, documentary-style wedding photography. She knows that many couples feel awkward posing for photos, which is why she aims to make you feel completely relaxed and free to be yourself. While you immerse yourself in your celebration, Nicola aims to authentically document the day as it unfolds to create a genuine collection of images.

Services Offered

Nicola Dawson Photography aims to get to know each couple to discover their personalities, their wedding photography needs, and their love story. Nicola strives to foster a genuine friendship with each of the couples she works with so they feel entirely comfortable in front of her lens. She offers a selection of wedding photography packages designed to suit various needs, styles, and budgets. The Lifestyle collection includes eight hours of day-of coverage, an online gallery of edited images and a photo slideshow. Nicola is also happy to arrange an engagement session to ensure that you feel confident in front of the camera before your big day.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

My all day photography package includes 8 hours consecutive coverage, your images delivered to you in a gorgeous online password protected gallery and a highlight slideshow to music

How far in advance should I contact you?

I am fortunate to receive regular enquiries, some as early as 2 years in advance of their date. But I would say 12-18 months would be okay

Can you travel?

Yes, i am Kent based but regularly cover weddings in Surrey, Sussex and Essex. I am happy to travel anywhere for the right couples

What is the charge for travelling?

Rather than a travel cost, I only charge for the cost of overnight accommodation the night before and of the wedding should I have to travel more than a couple of hours to the venue

What style of photos do you take?

Other

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My style is a warm, contemporary, relaxed documentary approach. I believe that when you feel amazing and can be completely yourself, that you will get the very best images. I help you achieve that

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use a professional level Sony mirrorless system and prime lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

No

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes
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Reviews for Nicola Dawson Photography

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Rose R. Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning photos and unmatched talent – Nicola as incredible!

Nicola is an extraordinary wedding photographer who captured our day with absolute perfection! From start to finish, she was attentive, creative, and genuinely invested in making every moment memorable. Not only did she go above and beyond on our wedding day, but she also did the same during our engagement shoot which is a must-do experience that served as the perfect warm-up for the big day.

Nicola’s attention to detail and her talent for capturing the essence of each moment made us feel completely at ease and truly seen. Her ability to beautifully document the joy, laughter, energy, and love of our day is unmatched. The photos are simply stunning and they perfectly reflect the spirit of our day and allow us to relive those special moments over and over again.

Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how brilliant she was on the day, blending in seamlessly, catching all the candid moments, and making everyone feel comfortable. When we shared the photos with our guests, they were all blown away by how beautifully everything was captured, from the smallest details to the most significant moments.

We couldn’t be happier with Nicola’s work and are so grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly. I honestly want to use her for every event in the future, and I would recommend her to everyone in the world! If you’re looking for someone who will not only meet but exceed your expectations, Nicola is the one!
Charlotte
Charlotte C. Sent on 10/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Relaxed and unobstrusive Photographer

Nicola is quite simply amazing! We had a really relaxed day planned (no formal sit down, no speeches etc) and she totally understood what we wanted and delivered. Both of us were quite nervous about being in front of a camera but after the practice shoot, where she gave us all the tips and put us completely at ease, it wasn't an issue and we were relaxed. The couple shots were spread out in short bursts so we felt we barely missed any of the day with our guests. Nicola mingled in for some great shots and we barely noticed she was there (in a good way!) When needed though (confetti shot) she was super efficient at corralling everyone and giving them direction. The result is an album that genuinely captures the whole vibe and atmosphere of the day. She even caught some absolutely brilliant shots we would never have thought of. The results are genuinely spellbinding - beautiful framing, fantastic lighting, and where we somehow look gorgeously natural and at ease. Definitely using some magic!
If you want a photographer who will listen to want you want, put you at ease, guide you through the process, capture everything expertly and give you incredible photos to treasure then I cannot recommend Nicola highly enough!
Caroline
Caroline W. Sent on 03/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Magical and pure brilliance!

Where do we even begin?! Nicola was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Her communication and dedication was inspiring and the quality of photos she produced, impeccable. Nicola made us feel so at ease every step of the way, and by the time the wedding day came we felt so comfortable with her capturing those special moments. Especially considering we had never actually met in person until the wedding day. Nicola was fabulous at making the photos personal to us and really bringing out our characters. The photo’s literally caught the best sunshine in an otherwise very rainy day! We cannot recommend Nicola enough, we love the photos beyond belief and the way she captures emotion is magical! Thank you Nicola, it was a delight to have you photograph our Wedding Day, especially by someone who so clearly, loves what she does!
Samuel
Samuel M. Sent on 02/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Warm, Authentic Photography

We found Nicola through our wedding venue, The Bull Hotel in Wrotham, as she was one of the recommended suppliers. We fell in love with her portfolio immediately, and we both knew that she was the right photographer for us.

She has a unique ability to capture the feelings of a moment and create warm, authentic images. We both can’t stop looking at them and she’s created a beautiful album that we will cherish forever.

She made us feel at ease throughout the whole process, from booking, to regular catch ups, via email and on the phone.

On the day she was exceptional. She has such a friendly, open approach and she worked seamlessly with all our other suppliers.

Thank you, Nicola, for everything!
Georgie & Sam X
Laura
Laura T. Sent on 15/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos, lovely photographer!

My husband and I are pretty shy, and I don’t think either of us had a posed photo taken since we graduated (this is a long time ago!). Nicola made us feel really comfortable throughout the day, which I think is really important for a photographer! And of course, the photographs from the day were excellent.
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Becky T. Sent on 17/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Relaxed and talented

We feel so lucky to have had Nicola as our wedding photographer! Not only is she friendly, down to earth and easy going, but she is super talented and amazing at what she does. Nicola took the time to get to know us and what was important for us on the day. She made us and our guests feel very comfortable and blended into the day. the whole experience was informal and relaxing, which is exactly what we wanted. We can't thank Nicola enough for capturing the day and being part of it!
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Rosie-Jane K. Sent on 01/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

More then we could of ever imagined

Nicola wow what can we say. You have been such an amazing part of the lead up to our wedding and also our wedding day. You captured everything our day was about and we cannot thank you enough. The pictures are honestly incredible we can't stop looking through them, we really are so so lucky to have found such an amazing photographer for our day. What Nicola creates with her work is something we haven't seen with other photographers you get that sense of feeling coming through when looking at her work. You deserve so much recognition for what you do because you are incredible. Thank you so much again! Mr and Mrs Pearson x
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Jessica H. Sent on 01/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing!

Nicola was amazing from the very beginning. She was so lovely to have around on our wedding day and really captured the fun and happiness of our day. We adore our photos and would highly recommend.
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Anonymous Sent on 30/05/2020

You captured the day perfectly, thank you.

Oh thank you so much for the pictures, we LOVE them. You captured the day perfectly, thank you.
We couldn’t possibly pick a favourite, they are exactly what we wanted.

Jade & Davina
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