Personal and Business Brand Photographer
Every successful business – large or small – has a compelling story to tell, and good visual marketing is all about putting that story across. My quest is to help you market your businesses successfully by creating unique personally branded images for websites, social media and PR. Original and captivating photographs bring your story to life, showcasing your products and services, and these are what I love to create for my clients.
Career Background
I haven’t always been a photographer. I started my career in London, specialising in business communication and managed graduate training programmes for large corporate organisations including Accenture, World Com and Bankers Trust. I then took on a new challenge closer to home as Operations Director for an ambitious Start-Up business Insure and Go. It’s now one of the most successful travel insurance companies in the UK.
Education
I moved to Suffolk in 2002 to raise my family. I helped my husband establish a successful food photography business Stuart West Photography I caught the photography bug from him, but always wanted to branch out on my own, so I went back to university and graduated with a BA Hons from University of Suffolk in photography. I now have clients in London, East Anglia and the South East.
For me, being a professional photographer is the perfect job. It combines creativity, with face-to face communication and helping people make the most of their businesses. I love that challenge!
Networking and Events
Do you run your own network meeting or organise special events? I’m a professional speaker and present topics on the benefits of using professional images for your business. I share useful information and handy tips to help businesses attract their perfect client. I would love the opportunity to be a part of your event. Contact me today for more information.
Home life
I live in the picturesque county of Suffolk, with my husband, two teenagers, and a loopy lab. We’ve spent the last 20 years renovating our home. Now it’s complete, we’re taking on a new challenge and building our next home in the garden. We’ll also be adding a photography studio to work from. It’s very exciting and we aim to be in by March 2024. I love to start the day walking or jog plodding with our dog in the nearby fields. At weekends enjoying good food in the local pubs and restaurants with friends and family or heading to the coast for fish and chips.
Work with Me
Read what my clients had to say about their experience working with me to create great pictures.
I knew before getting the photos from my speaking performance at The Best You Expo in London that they would be great. Nicky's thorough and detailed questions in our meeting before the event were brilliant. (more…)
Act 2 Succeed
I discovered that Nicky has both a marketing and people management background, no wonder she specialises in personal brand photography. She takes attention grabbing photos (more…)
Emerald Bridal Coaching
I wanted some great pictures for my new website and this is exactly what I got. I cannot sing Nicky’s praises enough; from the beginning when I first enquired; discussing my requirements, coming up with the ideas, scenes and props for the photos to receiving the end images. We spent (more…)
Rebecca Hancock Nutrition
We recently used Nicky to photograph some promotional shots for our children’s clothing business. Nicky was incredibly kind, patient and professional and put everyone including some very young children completely at ease, (more…)
Pickles and Lillies
Having recently used Nicky West Photography for some professional shots I cannot recommend her highly enough. She delivers an extremely professional and efficient photography service with a very friendly style. (more…)
Swarovski
Jewellery by Tony Strowger
Whilst exhibiting at the Menta Trade Fair, I went around to visit others to meet and greet. Met up with Nicky after many months and she was taking portfolio images of anyone who wanted one. I have never ever had one taken, (more…)
