Nicoline Dickinson Photography

17/06/2026

Still staring at your phone wondering what to post?

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📸 52 weeks. 52 opportunities. One powerful photoshoot.

15/06/2026

What people see:

A polished final image with happy clients, great expressions, and everything looking effortless.

What they don’t always see:

Me, knee-deep in mud, balancing my camera, negotiating with puddles, and quietly questioning whether my shoes were really the right life choice that morning.

But this is exactly why I love what I do.

Not every shoot happens in a beautiful studio or a clean city office. Sometimes it’s on a muddy construction site, in the middle of winter, surrounded by heavy machinery and unpredictable weather.

And honestly? That’s where the magic often happens.

Any place. Any time. Winter or summer.

I’ll show up, make a plan, find the best light, direct the shot, and get it done.

Because great photos don’t wait for perfect conditions — they come from knowing how to work with whatever is in front of you.

Mud and all.

And here’s a shorter one for the graphic itself:

Left: Me, knee-deep in mud, wondering if my shoes signed up for this.

Right: The final result — happy clients, great images, job done.

Not every photoshoot happens in a studio or the city.

Sometimes it’s mud, machinery, winter weather, and me saying, “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.”

Any place. Any time. Winter or summer.

We get the best photos — and we get it done.

14/06/2026

What people see:
A polished final image with happy clients, great expressions, and everything looking effortless.

What they don’t always see:
Me, knee-deep in mud, balancing my camera, negotiating with puddles, and quietly questioning whether my shoes were really the right life choice that morning.

But this is exactly why I love what I do.

Not every shoot happens in a beautiful studio or a clean city office. Sometimes it’s on a muddy construction site, in the middle of winter, surrounded by heavy machinery and unpredictable weather.

And honestly? That’s where the magic often happens.

Any place. Any time. Winter or summer.
I’ll show up, make a plan, find the best light, direct the shot, and get it done.

Because great photos don’t wait for perfect conditions — they come from knowing how to work with whatever is in front of you.

Mud and all.

And here’s a shorter one for the graphic itself:

Left: Me, knee-deep in mud, wondering if my shoes signed up for this.
Right: The final result — happy clients, great images, job done.

Not every photoshoot happens in a studio or the city.

Sometimes it’s mud, machinery, winter weather, and me saying, “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.”

Any place. Any time. Winter or summer.
We get the best photos — and we get it done.

09/06/2026

Yesterday I received the most beautiful phone call from a client.

I had gone to her home to photograph her headshot. Since I no longer have a studio, I now bring the studio experience to my clients — whether that is at their home, office, or wherever they feel most comfortable.

Before the shoot, we had already chatted about what she could wear, colours, and what might work best for her. But the truth is, once we are actually shooting, things can change. The light, the background, the colours, the camera — sometimes what we think will work beautifully in real life does not always translate the same on camera.

So I told her to have a few shirt options ready, and we would work through them together on the day.

When I arrived, I set up my lighting and camera, and we started the shoot. She also had the two most gorgeous dogs, and every time she went off to change, I got to play with them for a little bit — which honestly made the shoot even more special.

As we photographed, I could see she was nervous. Like so many of us women, she was worried about how she looked. Worried about her body. Worried about not feeling “good enough” in front of the camera.

And I kept reminding her: you are beautiful as you are.

Because this is something I feel so strongly about. It does not matter what size we are, how old we are, or how we think we look on a bad day. So often, the way we see ourselves is not the way others see us.

My job is not only to take a good photo.

My job is to use the right lighting, the right angles, the right direction, and most importantly, the right energy to help someone feel comfortable enough to just be themselves.

That evening, I sent her the gallery to choose from. She only needed one headshot, but she chose two images to be edited.

Then yesterday she called me.

She thanked me for the shoot. She told me she felt so much better about her photos. She loved them. And she now wants to choose more images.

And that, for me, is everything.

That is why I do what I do.

I want every client to walk away not only with professional images, but with a little more confidence in themselves. I want them to see what I see — a beautiful person, inside and out.

Sometimes the biggest thing standing in our way is simply the way we see ourselves.

And if I can help change that, even just a little, then I have done my job.

08/06/2026

Some portraits are made to be seen.

For this shoot with Liam, I wanted to create something with a more editorial feel, strong, confident and polished, while still feeling real and approachable.

Personal brand photography is not only about creating a beautiful image. It is about creating a visual presence that speaks before you do.

When done well, your images tell people who you are, what level you operate at, and why they should trust you.

That is the power of intentional photography.

Brand photography from planning to ex*****on.

07/06/2026

Most people only ever see the final image.

What they don’t see is me sitting on the ground, lying on pavements, moving furniture, chasing the light, or finding interesting corners of a location to create something unique.

For Liam’s shoot, we wanted more than just a headshot. We wanted to create a collection of images that felt strong, confident, polished and authentic to who he is.

We explored different locations, used a nearby hotel for a completely different look and feel, and worked through multiple scenarios to create a variety of images that could be used across his personal brand.

The final portraits may look effortless, but every image starts with a plan, a vision, and a willingness to see possibilities where most people would simply walk past.

This is a little glimpse behind the scenes of what goes into creating brand photography that works.

Tomorrow I’ll share some of the final images from Liam’s shoot.

Because great personal branding isn’t about taking photos.

It’s about creating a visual story people remember.

06/06/2026

04/06/2026

Shooting a early morning event for BET - Post Budget Breakfast: What Does the New Budget Mean for Your Business it’s very insightful.

04/06/2026

Still scratching your head about what to post? 😅

This is exactly why branding photography matters.

It gives you a beautiful library of professional images you can use again and again, for social media, your website, LinkedIn, newsletters, proposals, and all the places your business needs to show up.

Because people want to see the person behind the business.

They want to see your face, your process, your personality, your workspace, your details, and what makes you different.

Professional photos make your business look polished, active, trustworthy, and ready to be seen.

- No more panic-posting.
- No more using the same image 50 times.
- No more wondering what to share.

Let’s create content that works for you long after the shoot is done.

02/06/2026

When your brand photography shoot is this much FUN, you know you're doing something right!

We spent the day behind the lens capturing the awesome team at AJet Cleaning Services doing what they do best: deep cleaning couches, revitalizing carpets, and making everything shine in between.

The energy was electric, and we got shots that truly show their passion for a sparkling clean home!

Want your business's personality to shine through in your photos? Send me a DM and let's make some magic (and fun!) happen!