Meet The Supplier: Nicola Dawson Photography

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In this “Meet The Supplier” Interview we are pleased to introduce you to Kent Wedding Supplier, Nicola Dawson Photography.

Hi, I'm Nicola

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Firstly, Tell Us About Yourself

Spare time? What is that? 😂
So, when I am not photographing weddings I am being mum to my gorgeous daughter and bestie, step mum to my two step sons, wife to my soul mate and dog walker to Nell, the ball obsessed Springer Spaniel at home in the village of Borough Green near Sevenoaks.
I love cooking (and eating which is a bad combination) and our perfect Sunday is a lazy morning, a long family dog walk with a cosy pub stop and then home for a home cooked roast. Probably followed by anything salted caramel – I love it ❤️

Tell Us About Nicola Dawson Photography

I offer relaxed, contemporary, documentary style wedding photography to laid-back couples whose dream weddings are all about having the best time, not about the formalities. My style is unobtrusive, relaxed and candid and I keep my interference in a wedding day to a minimum so my couples can be themselves.

I love all the little things.…the hand squeezes, the getting ready giggles, the nervous intake of breath, the dab of tears, the awkward ‘is the ring going to fit’ pause, the hugs, the toasts, the blushes and the big belly laughs. But most of all I love the smiles. Not fake, ‘say cheese’, ‘do I have to do this?’ smiles but real, ‘put a sparkle in your eyes’, ‘cheeks are going to ache tomorrow’ smiles.

I get the best seat in the house, all day! As you get ready with your best friends that you’ve known since primary school, close enough to hear whispers to each other during the ceremony and I get to sneak you off away from everyone else in the first moments of married life together. That’s huge and is why it’s so important to me to make connections with my couples. This starts from the earliest interactions so on the big day, you are completely comfortable having me around. That is when those genuine, authentic moments happen.

When did you start Nicola Dawson Photography, how and why?

I’m afraid I am the cliche ‘always loved photography since childhood’ photographer. I started Nicola Dawson Photography in 2016, photographing families and pet portraits, part time. Weddings weren’t on my radar at all. I had them safely tucked away in the ‘too stressful, too much responsibility’ box in my head. Then I was asked by a friend to shoot theirs and deliberated for a long time. But I went for it and from the second I started shooting her wedding in 2017 I was hooked. I have focussed my business on Wedding Photography since then, am full-time and truly feel like I have the best job ever.

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What Products or Services do you offer?

I offer 3 packages of wedding photography starting with a half day and ranging to a full 10 hour day with a second photographer.
But I understand that not all weddings are the same and actually if you want a bespoke package I am more than happy to quote for this.

My full day packages include a couple shoot before the wedding. This is a chance to get to know each other and to really start making that connection which means you will be much more relaxed about the photography on the big day.

What is your favourite?

I don’t think I have a favourite service! I love the fact that each of my couples are different and as long as you are being true to yourselves when planning your wedding I don’t mind how long you want me there for. It’s about what is right for you.

That said, I truly believe in the value of a pre-wedding or couple shoot, which is why I include them in my all day wedding packages. We meet, hang out and chat all things weddings, I take pictures, you realise that having your photograph taken isn’t as bad as you thought.
That is how those wedding day smiles become natural. The worry and self consciousness goes; you won’t think at all about having your picture taken, just about enjoying marrying your best friend.

What is your most popular?

My most popular package is my Lifestyle wedding package. This includes a couple shoot when I get to know you better, 8 hours photography coverage on your day, your images delivered in a gorgeous online gallery and also on USB in a lovely wooden keepsake box. It also includes a highlight slideshow to music which is always a real tear jerker!

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How many people work with you?

I mainly work on my own but obviously work with a second photographer if you request one. Having a second photographer can be a great value addition to your wedding package.

Have you collaborated with any other Kent Wedding Suppliers or Venues?

I have collaborated with a number of Kent Suppliers and Venues on some amazing styled shoots very recently. Because we haven’t passed their publication dates yet, I can’t share them with you but wow, I can’t wait to be able to shout about them.

Styled shoots are great fun and an amazing way to showcase everyones amazing talent but I still love working alongside suppliers at real weddings. We all have the same goal, to make your wedding day as you imagined it and better. I have made some amazing connections with like minded suppliers this way and it’s great to be able to recommend these suppliers to other couples and say that you have actually worked with them and loved what they did.

Are you a recommended Supplier at any Kent Wedding Venues?

I am a recommended supplier at The Bull Hotel, Wrotham; a cracking venue, small boutique country hotel with a lovely, detached ceremony room and amazing food!

Just for fun...

Your Favourite Season

Autumn

Your Favourite Colour

My favourite colour is yellow. It says to me bright, happy and sunny which is how I like to feel as often as I can!

Your Favourite Animal

I love hares and foxes and have a lot of prints and figures of them around my house. But my favourite animal has to be a dog. Unreservedly loyal and always happy, optimistic and fun. Love them!

Testimonial For Nicola Dawson Photography

We would whole heartedly recommend Nicola as a photographer. She made us feel relaxed and at ease from the start. The Engagement shoot was very informal and a prerequisite for how she was at our wedding. The photos were natural and all our friends have made such lovely comments too. We can honestly say that we barely noticed her snapping away on the day, but the shots that she captured were an amazing representation of everything that was so special about our wedding day.

Wendy Hoban
Facebook Review

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