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Artisan Photography - Devon Wedding Photographer

Plymouth, Devon

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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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Im a passionate, locally based Wedding Photographer (Plympton, Plymouth) covering both Devon and Cornwall. I love the beautiful venues and landscape we are so lucky to live amongst in the Southwest.

My style is very relaxed and un-obtrusive.

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28 December 2019

Nicola filmed our wedding in October and we are both so happy with the highlights video which has bought back amazing memories from the day! We loved watching our speeches and ceremony back too as Nicola managed to catch little bits of conversation between us which we had totally forgotten about! More...

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22 December 2019

Dale was very professional and accomodating on the evening to adapt and he captured our party attmosphere extremely well. I would not hesitate in recomending Dale and will wouldnt hold an event without him!

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22 November 2019

Nicola photographed our wedding in October 2019 and was absolutely brilliant! She was a very calm, unobtrusive presence and managed to capture the perfect blend of formal portraits and more natural shots of our guests enjoying themselves, as well as some cool night shots which we were particularly keen to have. Our photos came out so well and we got the full gallery in just a few weeks after the wedding. Would highly recommend! More...

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9 November 2019

From the first moment we met dale we were talking to a professional photographer. The wedding photos are stunning especially the black and white photographs. Jayne and I would highly recommend artisan for a wonderful wedding experience . Thank you again dale. More...

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7 November 2019

The wedding photos that Nicola took for us are absolutely fantastic, we are both so pleased - we had a relaxed wedding day and Nicola did an amazing job of capturing the day. Nicola captured the feel of the day extremely well and caught everyone enjoying themselves throughout the day. This is exactly style that we wanted and requested. Nicola was very friendly, organised and communicative to make sure that we were both on the same wave length. She was fantastic on the day - very relaxed and discrete.We’d both highly recommend Nicola without hesitation! More...

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3 November 2019

The wedding photos that Nicola took for us are absolutely fantastic, we are both so pleased - we had a relaxed wedding day and Nicola did an amazing job of capturing the day.

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29 October 2019

yes Nicola was brilliant and there all day couldn’t of asked for a better photographer not only was she friendly but also a fantastic photographer xxx

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29 September 2019

We loved our wedding photos. Were worried some people had escaped early but Dale managed to get good shots of every guest. The pictures all looked really natural and there were some really funny moments captured. We had a large selection of photos which we are nowhere near narrowing down. The photobooth was also great fun and good value, we got lots of funny pics from it :-) More...

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29 September 2019

Dale was the photographer for our wedding in July 2019, and we'd highly recommend him to anyone. The photos are great quality and it's been really difficult to choose our favourites to display! We'd met with Dale twice before the wedding day itself to talk through all the details and discuss what we wanted. Ours was a laid back, quite informal wedding and the photos really capture the mood, just as we wanted. We were really pleased with all the arrangements on the run up to the day and the photography on the day itself, and we're thrilled with the end result! More...

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7 September 2019

amazing quality of photos. friendly all throughout the day which helps keep the smiles going. would 100% reccomend to anyone.

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23 August 2019

In planning our wedding, we looked through many photographer portfolios. When we found Nicola's, we saw a wow-factor that we didn't see in a lot of others. She was easy to communicate with leading up to the big day, and very professional throughout. When we got our photos back, we were blown away. She had captured so many little moments beautifully, without being obtrusive on the day. We also went with the photobooth option at the last minute, which was definitely worth the extra spend. The photobooth was fabulous and high quality. Our guests loved it, and we got loads of cute, quirky photos. We would absolutely recommend Nicola as wedding photographer. She was a pleasure to work with, and we couldn't be happier with the results. She was worth every penny we spent. More...

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17 August 2019

In planning our wedding, we looked through many photographer portfolios. When we found Nicola's, we saw a wow-factor that we didn't see in a lot of others. She was easy to communicate with leading up to the big day, and very professional throughout. When we got our photos back, we were blown away. She had captured so many little moments beautifully, without being obtrusive on the day. More...

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15 August 2019

Nicola was absolutely great from start to finish. We met her a couple of times before the wedding and was so relaxed and easy-going but also made us feel reassured she’d get all the shots she wanted! She definitely did that and more and our final photos are fab and arrived so much quicker than we thought! Thank you so much Nicola, would recommend you to any couples looking for a photographer! More...

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14 July 2019

Thank you Dale for capturing those special moments of what was the best day of my life. The pictures are fantastic and look so natural, Peter (the Groom) mentioned that before the ceremony started your professionalism, personality and cheerful banter helped relax him. I though you were very charming and I love the talent you have, not only to capture special moments but to help people feel at ease and relaxed. I hardly noticed you their and when I did you were always smiling and laughing with the camera to your face. Haha. You are definitely what is says on the tin, and worth every penny. You take awesome photos, You are patient, kind and friendly. Thank you for being our photographer on the day we will never forget.
Best wishes for your future ahead.
Jem & Pete xx
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8 July 2019

Absolutely stunning photos of my new granddaughter. So many lovely comments from friends and family. Dale has a really good manner , so calm and I am in awe of his expertise in capturing such a beautiful moment in time with some exceptional bespoke photos. I highly recommend him. Thank you Dale . More...

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27 May 2019

We had the photo booth at our 50th birthday party & everyone loved it & Dale also supplied a professional photographer for 1hr! They were all really friendly & I would definitely recommend them! More...

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9 May 2019

Lovely guy and was very well organised and created wonderful photos for our wedding. Extremely pleased

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7 May 2019

We hired Dale for our very tiny, family-only wedding and he was great: punctual, thoughtful, communicative and creative. We needed a very fast turnaround with our final photos and he had them uploaded within days. We requested a photo in a different format/colour and he fixed that for us too! More...

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27 April 2019

Nicola did an amazing job with our wedding photos at the Glassboat. Not only did she help and deal with the madness of the morning of the wedding, but she single handedly covered every aspect of the wedding with efficiency and professionalism. She brought a huge array of equipment for lots of different types of shots and times of day, and despite being there all day, remained calm and professional and patient with our guests. She took many pictures in several different areas and worked to our timings without any problems.She tailored her wedding package and pricing to what we needed, and gave us some beautiful memories that we will treasure forever.Nicola, thank you so much for our beautiful wedding photos. We are so lucky that we picked you to commemorate such a special day and we will recommend you to anyone who will listen! Best of luck with your career. More...

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8 April 2019

Dale was a huge part in our wedding day being as perfect as it was, he is a cossumate professional and his attention to detail and attentiveness is second to none! He is the best photographer I have ever dealt with and seen and I am going to recommend him to everyone, only photographer anyone needs! Thank you Dale for all you hard work! More...

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26 November 2018

Amazing service! Friendly team! Efficient and professional, quick and polite communication! Really could not recommend Artisan Photography enough!!!!!

25 October 2018

Able to help us out at sort notice, very friendly and helpful. an amazing fun thing to do. professional service.

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29 September 2018

Nicola is lovely and her photography is gorgeous. Nicola is very helpful, warm, professional and friendly, and knows how to put people at ease for natural and beautiful photos. Nicola understood what we needed and captured exactly what we wanted. Very highly recommended. More...

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13 August 2018

Dale is a consummate professional and went above and beyond in photographing our wedding. Communication and organisation beforehand was excellent, meaning that on the day itself things ran effortlessly. We are delighted with our wedding photos; they really capture the spirit and feeling of the day. Many thanks! More...

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10 August 2018

Highly recommended by local wedding car service Perfect Choice Limited. Book today for great deals to avoid disappointment

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26 July 2018

Highly recommend! She was wonderful on the day and took some amazing photos!

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26 July 2018

Nicola did our photo booth for our evening party and was fantastic, great props, great sense of humour and highly organised/professional even coping with a few drunken uncles!!

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26 July 2018

Nicola was absolutely brilliant on our wedding day (March 2016). She was there until late into the evening and the resulting photographs are simply fantastic. They came out looking so natural and really captured the spirit of the day! We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Nicola and Image Paradise for your wedding photography needs. More...

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26 July 2018

Highly recommended, Nicola is a lovely photographer, extremely talented, travelled up mid wales to do our wedding on Saturday the 9th of September 2017. looking forwards to viewing the final pics, the sample ones are amazing! More...

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26 July 2018

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
We first met with Nicola over coffee after a friend had recommended her for our wedding. At our first meeting she was very friendly and professional. Nicola showed us examples of her work she'd previously done, and we loved her style of photography.
We had chosen to have the full day with Nicola. She captured beautiful photos of me and my bridesmaids getting ready, and we hardly noticed she was there. That's how the rest of the day followed. She took amazing natural photos of everyone throughout the day and evening. And of course the traditional formal pictures we'd asked for. Thankyou Nicola for such amazing photos Craig and I will cherish forever x
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26 July 2018

We used the half day package for our wedding on Easter Sunday 2016. We have lots of brilliant photos of pre ceremony at the venue, the ceremony itself, group shots, couple shots, all the details as well of lots of unposed photos of our guests. Nicola was great, very friendly, helpful and responsive. We liked her documentary style and would recommend her whole heartedly! More...

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23 July 2018

Had a photo shoot today for my Personal training website..... Dale was brilliant and took some amazing photos! A great fun day with brilliant results. Dale is friendly, fun and very professional. More...

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23 July 2018

Very professional and a fantastic service all round. My mum and step dad have got some absolutely beautiful pictures of their special day. Thankyou for being so flexible and catering for there needs. :) I will be recommending you to anyone who asks :) More...

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23 July 2018

Huge shout out to Dale for providing a professional and friendly service!!! We, ‘the parents’, booked a photo booth for a Year 6 Graduation Celebration for our children and right from the start Dale put his all into ensuring we received a bespoke professional service that catered to our specific needs and didn’t let any red tape interfere with delivering an excellent service. Thank you for your patience!! The kids loved using the props (& the parents I hasten to add), having their photos taken with friends and receiving a print out to take away as a keepsake. Brilliant set up and brilliant service. Thank you Dale for your professionalism, patience and excellent customer service. I highly recommend booking such a genuine guy who left us feeling like valued customers!! More...

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23 July 2018

Fantastic service and beautiful photos for your special day

Highly recommended by Locks To Envy.

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27 May 2018

We first met Nicola over coffee where she showed us her portofilio, my first impressions were fantastic as Nicola came to our location from Bristol without any charges and no strings attached. This is something I will always remember as when planning a wedding everything seems to cost money so this told me Nicola was passionate about her work. We were amazed by her portfolio and her photography style was just what we were looking for. We chose the 10hour package and photo booth which I must say is such great value for money. She discreetly captured so many beautiful images of our wedding day. It was amazing looking back at them as we had forgotten so many things that happened which she managed to capture on her camera. I would not hesitate in recommending Nicola to any future brides and grooms for a beautiful set of wedding pictures. More...

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25 March 2018

Fantastic service and beautiful photos for your special day

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4 March 2018

Amazing, professional and such an eye for detail!! Really nice to work with and nothing was too much trouble. I was able to relax, I didnt need to worry about posing for traditional photos as he captured everything I wanted without stressing everybody out with forced smiles. Would definitely recommend and use him again .. would give 10 stars if I could have done! More...

4 March 2018

Outstanding photographer. Shot my wedding and created the most beautiful images. Does not charge thousands but worth every penny if he did!

4 March 2018

Very professional and amazing work. I recommend to all that I know. Great service.

27 May 2017

Nicola is a fantastic wedding photographer. She was friendly and professional from start to finish. She was unobtrusive and we had such gorgeous photographs of our day. Thank you!!!

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27 May 2017

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We first met with Nicola over coffee after a friend had recommended her for our wedding. At our first meeting she was very friendly and professional. Nicola showed us examples of her work she'd previously done, and we loved her style of photography. We had chosen to have the full day with Nicola. She captured beautiful photos of me and my bridesmaids getting ready, and we hardly noticed she was there. That's how the rest of the day followed. She took amazing natural photos of everyone throughout the day and evening. And of course the traditional formal pictures we'd asked for. Thankyou Nicola for such amazing photos Craig and I will cherish forever x More...

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1 April 2017

Melroy is a keen photographer who has a natural talent with the camera. Having known him for last several years, he has helped us capture very many special moments in life. His friendly personality makes it quite easy to get the best out of your portraits and special events. This was experienced first hand at a friend's wedding at Bovey Castle which was beautifully covered by Melroy. His enthusiasm with fun group photos, creative angles with the location, low light photography during fireworks and of course stunning pictures of the lovely bride and groom make you revisit the wedding album again and again. I would definitely recommend Melroy for whatever your occasion is, he will surely make it worthwhile! More...

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28 March 2017

He did some amazing shots of my son. We were over the moon. Professional, friendly and brilliant photos! Great value for money, highly recommended ...

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28 March 2017

I have used Melroy's services on two occasions - for my son's birthday party and for some portrait shots of myself. He aced them both. He manages to capture those special 'moments' perfectly, making for some memorable candid images. For the portrait shots, he experimented with light, technique and new ideas and the results were amazing. I would highly recommend him. More...

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10 October 2016

Nicola Hesketh is a true talent! Upon first meeting Nicola, she was very professional, relaxed and friendly and immediately picked up on the style of photographs we were hoping to have taken of our wedding in July 2016. Everyone has commented on how truly fantastic the photos are, capturing every element of the day and especially superb action shots of our guests dancing and laughing! I cannot recommend Nicola highly enough she was simply superb from start to finish. Thanks very much for everything Nicola! More...

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27 May 2016

We used the half day package for our wedding on Easter Sunday 2016. We have lots of brilliant photos of pre ceremony at the venue, the ceremony itself, group shots, couple shots, all the details as well of lots of unposed photos of our guests. Nicola was great, very friendly, helpful and responsive. We liked her documentary style and would recommend her whole heartedly! More...

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27 May 2016

My wife and I were at a loss when we thought we couldn’t find an experienced photographer that fit our budget but then we found Nicola who has been absolutely fantastic. She has been just the right balance of professional and easy going and took the time to discuss with us our requirements giving us inspiration and ideas along the way. We received the photos during our honeymoon and they were an absolute delight capturing the scene throughout the day and well into the evening. A couple of weeks later we received the digital photos as well as some prints after they had been retouched and are incredibly happy with the end results and quality. More...

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27 May 2016

Nicola was absolutely brilliant on our wedding day (March 2016). She was there until late into the evening and the resulting photographs are simply fantastic. They came out looking so natural and really captured the spirit of the day! We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Nicola and Image Paradise for your wedding photography needs. More...

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27 May 2016

Nicola was fantastic. She spoke to us beforehand so she knew exactly what we wanted from our photos. On the day she was brilliant, not intrusive at all but still made sure she got the shots we wanted. We were worried that having a photographer there may have interrupted the day and taken up lots of time but that wasn't the case at all.The shots themselves are great. They really show the fun behind the day (especially the dancing) and Nicola caught some great shots of the guests during the ceremony and the speeches (as well as the two of us of course!). We've really enjoyed going back over them and reminiscing about how good the day was.We couldn't be more pleased with everything and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nicola in future. More...

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Q&As

From a professional perspective its all about the light and composition. Even then, its also important to maintain a relaxed and fun rapport with your client. A combination of technical skill, judgement and artistic license make the perfect shot.

How many guests?
What would you like covered by the photography?
What date would you need me and for how many hours?
What is the location?

People generally, being creative and being able to wow my clIents. Other than that, I just love to create and to produce tangible memories in print that can be admired and remembered for many years to come. Your wedding day is an enormous responsibility and something I take great pride in capturing. Candid style shots are where I get my greatest satisfaction. Pre-empting moments and grabbing the shot before it is gone. Getting the shot that captures your soul, not just your face.

Almost by accident if I am to be completely honest. I started as a hobbiest who was asked ever increasingly to take on professional work. From that I formulated Artisan Photography as a professional business. A fully Insured and registered busIness. Its name demonstrating my appreciation of photography as an art form.

The million dollar question! Well, I make the whole process from beginning to end seem effortless for all my clients. I keep things very relaxed, perfectly organised and stress free. I want you to be 100% focussed on enjoying your day knowing you are in the best possible hands. Im highly professional and leave very little to chance. I use only professional equipment and carry a spare everything (including spare camera!) - just in case. Lastly, I just love what I do and I like to think this comes across in my photography.