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Patricia Niland Photography
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I create natural, story-driven photography that captures the atmosphere, energy and people behind your event. My approach is unobtrusive and documentary in style. Focusing on those real moments as they unfold, rather than staged or overly directed imagery. I have an enhanced DBS for your peace of mind, and have also won multiple international photographic awards for my work.
Whether it’s a food festival, creative gathering or brand launch, my work focuses on:
• People and real moments | Candid interactions, emotion and connection
• Food, drink and detail | The craft, texture and personality of what’s being shared
• Spaces and atmosphere | The environment that brings everything and everyone together
The result is a cohesive visual story gallery, you can use across websites, social media, PR and marketing. Photography that feels authentic, human and true to your brand, long after the event is over.
Whether it’s a food festival, creative gathering or brand launch, my work focuses on:
• People and real moments | Candid interactions, emotion and connection
• Food, drink and detail | The craft, texture and personality of what’s being shared
• Spaces and atmosphere | The environment that brings everything and everyone together
The result is a cohesive visual story gallery, you can use across websites, social media, PR and marketing. Photography that feels authentic, human and true to your brand, long after the event is over.
Our Story
From an early age, I was captivated by the magic of photography. Probably due to my dad’s darkroom and the stacks of photographic books and magazines that were always lying around our house. Taking photos, processing the roll of film and then watching as the images emerged in the developer tray. It felt like wizardry and to this day, I’m still in awe of the camera’s ability to freeze a moment in time. Photography is incredible!
For decades I worked as a graphic designer in London and created the branding for blue chip brands such as Toyota, Seat, The Post Office and numerous banks and airlines. Crafting brand guidelines, commissioning photographers and art-directing shoots, I honed my eye, refined my brand storytelling skills. My years in branding have given me a deep understanding of how photography can elevate a business and tell a compelling story and connect with an audience. To me, a great photograph isn’t just visually striking, it has to be effective, convey a message, exude personality and help a brand stand out with confidence.
I love helping shape reputations, build credibility and carve distinct spaces through great photographs.
For decades I worked as a graphic designer in London and created the branding for blue chip brands such as Toyota, Seat, The Post Office and numerous banks and airlines. Crafting brand guidelines, commissioning photographers and art-directing shoots, I honed my eye, refined my brand storytelling skills. My years in branding have given me a deep understanding of how photography can elevate a business and tell a compelling story and connect with an audience. To me, a great photograph isn’t just visually striking, it has to be effective, convey a message, exude personality and help a brand stand out with confidence.
I love helping shape reputations, build credibility and carve distinct spaces through great photographs.
Experience
AWARDS & HONOURS
2025: ND Magazine Awards: ‘Honorable Mention’ – Advertising Category
2025: The Siena Awards / Creative Photo Awards: ‘Commended’ – Advertising Category
2025: World Food Photography Awards: ‘Commended’ – Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture and ‘Commended’ – Tip Tree Cake Award
2023: Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year: ‘Highly Commended’ – Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture
EXHIBITED
2025: The Art School – Siena, Italy
2025: The Glasgow Gallery Of Photography – Glasgow, UK
2023: The Royal Photographic Society – Bristol, UK
TALKS
2026: Crosby Camera Club
2025: ND Magazine Awards: ‘Honorable Mention’ – Advertising Category
2025: The Siena Awards / Creative Photo Awards: ‘Commended’ – Advertising Category
2025: World Food Photography Awards: ‘Commended’ – Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture and ‘Commended’ – Tip Tree Cake Award
2023: Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year: ‘Highly Commended’ – Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture
EXHIBITED
2025: The Art School – Siena, Italy
2025: The Glasgow Gallery Of Photography – Glasgow, UK
2023: The Royal Photographic Society – Bristol, UK
TALKS
2026: Crosby Camera Club
Typical Clients
I work with individuals, to document life events and also small and international businesses to build their brands. Whether you’re having a small gathering, are a business owner, a maker, a grower, a designer, or someone quietly building something brilliant, it’s your story that can set you apart!
Here are some of the brands that I have been fortunate enough to work with:
Alder Hey, Antler, Batchelor's, BBC, Branston, British Science Association, Ember Inns, Go Outdoors, Princes, The Titanic Hotel, Valmont, Vision Express, Vue Cinema
Here are some of the brands that I have been fortunate enough to work with:
Alder Hey, Antler, Batchelor's, BBC, Branston, British Science Association, Ember Inns, Go Outdoors, Princes, The Titanic Hotel, Valmont, Vision Express, Vue Cinema
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