Nicky Vincent Photography

I’m Nicky — a Bedford-based family photographer who loves capturing honest, joyful family moments that become the photographs you’ll want on your walls. Specialising in family photography and portraits, my approach is warm, relaxed and naturally journalistic: I don’t ask for fake smiles or force contrived poses. Instead I observe and gently prompt so personalities — the adventurer, the flower-smeller, the cheeky grin — shine through. Why choose me? With over 20 years of experience working with people (and the reality of being a mum myself), I know how to calm nerves, engage reluctant toddlers and make camera-shy adults feel at ease. My background in performing arts taught me to connect quickly and put clients at their most natural. The result: bright, colourful family portraits and candid images that feel like you — not a staged photoshoot. How I work: every family shoot begins with a friendly pre-session chat so we can choose a location that suits you and discuss what you hope to get from the session. I’ll send a practical PDF with tips on outfits, what to bring and what to expect, so you arrive feeling prepared and relaxed. On the day I create an easy-going atmosphere, encouraging play, movement and connection — that’s where the best images come from. After the shoot you’ll receive a password-protected online gallery of fully edited images and I’m always on hand to advise on prints and wall art choices. What I deliver: beautiful family portraits that celebrate your relationships — from toddler antics to tender newborn moments — presented in a way that makes them simple to share or turn into heirloom prints and bespoke wall pieces. I work across Bedford and Bedfordshire and am happy to travel for the right location. If you’re looking for a family photographer in Bedford who combines a gentle, journalistic style with a love of real family life, let’s chat. I’ll help you finally get that whole-family photo and gorgeous individual portraits you’ll treasure for years. Nicky x