Nic Shuttleworth | Award-Winning Documentary Photographer

Nic Shuttleworth is a multi award-winning documentary photographer based in Leeds, specializing in families, personal brands, and events across Yorkshire and the United Kingdom. Her photography practice is rooted in a photojournalist approach, prioritizing honest, relaxed, and unposed moments that capture the essence of real-life stories. As a winner of the Portrait of Britain 2025 by the British Journal of Photography, Nic Shuttleworth has established herself as a leading figure in the documentary genre. She is a member of the Click Pro Elite Photographers and has been recognized among the top 25 family photographers worldwide by the Family Photojournalist Association (FPJA). With an extensive background of over 20 years in design and art direction, including work for major organizations such as Channel 4 Television, Google, and the University of the Arts London, Nic Shuttleworth brings a sophisticated understanding of brand storytelling to her commercial and personal brand photography. Her work focuses on connecting audiences through a genuine visual language that reveals the human side of businesses and the authentic bonds within families. Based in West Yorkshire, she works extensively in Leeds, Wetherby, and Harrogate, while also undertaking projects throughout the UK and overseas. Her approach ensures that clients feel comfortable and present, allowing her to catch spontaneous beauty and meaningful interactions that traditional posed photography often misses. Whether documenting a wedding, a small business's daily operations, or a family’s everyday life, Nic Shuttleworth preserves memories with creative intuition and a focus on narrative depth.