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Hi, I’m Nicola - the redhead behind the lens.

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If we’re being honest, I’m probably going to suggest we grab a coffee before anything else. I’ll most likely be wearing something with a hint of yellow, and at some point, I’ll tell you that I used to ride horses (and still will, at heart, forever).

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My Story

Photography, for me, didn’t start with weddings. It started quietly - with macro photography in the Drakensberg Mountains. I was drawn to the small things back then - light on a leaf, texture, the kind of detail most people walk past. Over time, that shifted… from noticing the beauty in nature to noticing it in people. And that’s where everything changed.

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Alongside photography, I also work as a counsellor and consultant. Which means I don’t just see what’s happening - I feel into it. I notice the shifts, the energy, the in-between spaces. And weddings are full of those moments.

That’s why my favourite parts of a wedding day are always the ceremony and the couple shoot.
There’s something incredibly grounding about watching emotion build - the anticipation, the nerves, the meaning - and then seeing it all flow, soften, and settle as the day unfolds. It’s a privilege to witness, and even more so to capture.

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My approach to wedding photography and videography is simple and honest. I’m not there to turn your day into a production. I’m there to be present with you, to gently guide when needed, and to give you space to actually experience your wedding.

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I lean into natural, minimal, and emotive storytelling - the kind that feels like you. The kind that doesn’t age.

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If you’re someone who values connection, who wants to feel comfortable in front of the camera, and who cares more about real moments than perfect poses - we’ll probably get along really well.

 

And if there’s coffee involved, even better. 

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© 2026 by Nicola Wakeford. 

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South African Wedding Photographer & Videographer

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