Best photographers in the UK 2025
Portrait of Britain™ is the UK’s biggest annual photography exhibition, a national portraiture award celebrating the many faces of modern Britain.
I’m so honoured to be chosen as one of the best photographers in the UK by being selected for this prestigious award. My image of ‘Mary and Terry, sharing a kiss’ was selected by the British Journal of Photography to be published in the Portrait of Britain vol. 7 book and exhibited on digital screens up and down the country.
This is the UK's biggest annual photography exhibition, reminding audiences of the extraordinary strength we share and the beauty found in every person’s story.
Best photographers in the UK 2025
The full gallery of winning photographs can be seen here
Read more about the story behind the award here
Many many thanks
So much thanks to Mary and Terry for trusting me to capture their precious time, to The British Journal of Photography and this years judges;
Mick Moore (CEO and creative director of the British Journal of Photography), Tom Booth Woodger (Publisher, Bluecoat Press), Caroline Hunter (Picture editor, The Guardian), Jermaine Francis (Photographer and curator), Ashleigh Kane (Editor, Dazed), Sian Davey (Photographer), Louise Pearson (Curator, National Galleries of Scotland), Deirdre Robb (Director, Belfast Exposed).
Mary and Terry sharing a kiss.
Portrait by Nic Shuttleworth.
About Nic Shuttleworth
Nic Shuttleworth is a family, event and brand photographer in the UK. She has a documentary approach to photography – capturing real stories that matter, with warmth and personality.
An immersive experience that captures moments from the heart of your family, event, or business in a relaxed and natural way.
Book Nic as your photographer:
Brand photography:
Brand photography for SME’s – packages from £495
Brand campaign photography for creative agencies - request rates
Commercial photography - request rates
Family and event photography:
Family photography – packages from £395
Event photography – packages from £695
Photographer Nic Shuttleworth
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Family photography
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Event photography
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Wedding Photography
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Brand photography for SME's
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Brand campaign photography for creative agencies
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Commercial photography
Latest photography stories from the Journal gallery
Here’s a selection of some of my recent family, events, and brand stories to have a look through, along with some useful advice and articles about documentary photography
“Oh my goodness Nic, these are stunning! Are you sure this is this our family?! The photos are beautiful and really capture our personalities.
You’ve captured our energy and the relationships between us all. Love, love, love them!
Maria, Family Photography, Yorkshire.
“Nic’s love and respect for people of all walks of life is one of her best qualities.”
Martin Shuttleworth (Nic’s Dad).
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Why home is the perfect place for a family photoshoot, documenting everyday life before the next phase, and hiding in the food cupboard!