What is Nice Photography:
Nice photography likes to keep it simple. Unposed, natural photography of kids just living life and having fun, what more do you need?
Whether it's playing in the garden or at the beach, or simply enjoying family time at home. The simple act of living life, wherever that may be uncovers a spectrum of tiny sparks that make a person's character and turns photos into cherished memories.
That's what Nice Photography is all about.
Who is Nice Photography:
Hi I'm Kevin. I've been shooting professionally for just over 15 years now. I began as a music photographer, travelling the world shooting events and portraits. While that was a truly unforgettable experience, the fee never matched the fun, so I supplemented my downtime with a super rewarding career in special education.
Anyone who has had the pleasure to work within special education will know that beyond the challenges is an experience unmatched by any other. I always wanted to be a photographer but once that career took off I found it was missing something. That's why Nice Photography was created.
Nice combines my award-winning photography and commercial portrait experience with a decade of working with children of all ages, characters and needs*.
* Autism and Special Education Needs
As well as mainstream TA work I spent many happy years as an Advanced Teaching and Learning Assistant working in a fabulous school for autism. There I worked across all age ranges from Reception to 6th Form both in class and one to one with students with both ASD and additional behavioural needs. I would therefore be delighted to work with children who may find the traditional photoshoot challenging. Throughout the years I've seen every behaviour under the sun and am totally unfazed by even the most lively or reserved characters. For no extra charge I can spend more time prior to shooting, building up confidence around myself, the camera and the process so every child can end up enjoy it.
Certification
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) - copy available on request
Awards & Commendations
Grey Cube Gallery - City art Show 2021 - Honourable Mention
Chromatic Awards 2020 - 1st Prize
Grey Cube Gallery - City art Show 2020 - Merit Award
Love in London 2020 - Winner in "Love Your Animals"
ND awards 2019 - Honourable Mention in Special: Street Photography Category
2019 Chromatic Awards - Honourable Mention in "Culture"
Digital Camera Photographer of the Year 2018 "Street Seen" - 3rd Place, 4th Place and Commended
Golden Orchid International Art Festival 2015 - Third Prize Series Winner
EPOTY 2011 (Environmental Photographer of the Year) - Highly commended
Guardian "Our Lives" competition 2006 - Category Winner "Our Culture"