About Me - Jane Nicholson Photography

Hi, I am JANE

Home for me is London. I was born in North London, and now live here with my Scottish husband and 3 children. My dad gave me my first camera in 2005, a Canon AE-1, and I’ve been a Canon girl ever since (my current workhorse is the Canon R6). Back then, I loved taking photos of my family and friends, my travels and everyday adventures - throw in some beautiful light and shadows and I couldn't be happier! That hasn’t changed. I still love to document small details and the quiet beauty of everyday life. That way of seeing is at the heart of how I photograph.

Some behind the scenes of me photographing a young family on an outdoor shoot.

Before photography, I spent years working in the corporate world as an accountant, running on autopilot whilst raising three young children. In 2022, I took a risk to build something braver, more personal and since then I’ve been drawn to create images that feel real and authentic. Through photography, I’ve found a way to bring together what matters most to me: connection, honesty, and the beauty in the details. My work is about celebrating real stories and creating space for natural moments to unfold.

I want to show people that their story is enough, exactly as it is. I focus on what’s real: honest interactions, natural light, moments that feel like you. I’m there to blend in, observe and capture what’s happening. If being in front of the camera makes you feel awkward, I completely understand. I’ll guide you, providing gentle prompts, if needed, to help you feel relaxed, and make space for you to be yourself. The result is a collection of images that feel calm, genuine and true to you.

Family photo of children splashing in the pool. Droplets of water creating texture in the image.

Facts about me

Favourite Food

ANYTHING YOU CAN SHARE: DIMSUM, SUSHI, TAPAS

CHOCOHOLIC

Drinks Ritual

AEROPRESS COFFEE, first thing

TEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY

WINE/GIN & TONIC AT THE END OF THE WEEK

BUBBLES FOR CELEBRATIONS

All things Sports

From doing no sport at all to now playing squash and currently having tennis lessons. it's never too late to start something new.

Me running down the hill with Mount Etna in the background.

Photography loves

When I’m not photographing people, I’m drawn to reflections, textures and shadows

In the kitchen

I can cook, but I can’t bake

I can’t stick to a recipe

The temptation to ad-lib with whatever’s in the cupboard is too strong.

Lockdown skill that is still going strong

KEEPING indoor plants ALIVE (and propagating them)

60 plants and counting

Relaxed and chilled self portrait of me standing within the pink blossom.

Lets' connect

If that all sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact me

The impressive and overwhelming peaks and troughs of Mount Etna, Sicily.