
Birmingham & the West Midlands
Event, conference, PR and business photography for organisations across Birmingham and countrywide — with same-day images when you need them.
Commercial photography
From awards ceremonies and conferences to PR launches and corporate portraits, I provide professional commercial photography for businesses across Birmingham, the Midlands and beyond. I'm regularly commissioned to produce images for education, health, corporate and industrial clients — for publications, delegate visits, websites and social media.
Based just two miles from Birmingham city centre, I know many of the region's venues inside out and I'm a familiar, calm presence at events large and small. And with up-to-the-minute kit, I can send selected images straight from the camera during your event — ready for social media before the day is even over.

What I photograph
Professional coverage of awards ceremonies and business events across Birmingham
Professional coverage of conferences, AGMs and business events right across the city and the West Midlands
Staff portraits, brand imagery and polished pictures for your brochures, website and publications.
What matters when the event is live and there are no second takes.
Selected, edited shots sent from the camera during your event — perfect for live social media and press.
A familiar face at the region's venues, from the University of Birmingham to the NEC and ICC.
Full professional indemnity and public liability cover for every location shoot — the reassurance venues and clients expect.
— Samantha Oliver – Conferences and events co-ordinator University of BirminghamNicola has photographed many events at the University of Birmingham over the years and she is exceptional. She is punctual, reliable, professional and a fantastic photographer. I choose to book Nicola for all the events at the university because of this. Thank you so much for everything you do, your work is amazing!
On location
From large conferences to intimate launches, I'm a regular at the region's leading venues.
How it works
Tell me about your event, dates and what you need. I'll send a speedy, no-obligation quote.
We confirm the details — timings, must-have shots and whether you'd like same-day images.
I cover the day, then upload professionally edited images to your private gallery.
Indicative fees
Transparent, per-project pricing
from £250
Headshots and team photography, on location at your offices.
from £290
Conferences, awards dinners and launches, from two hours to a full day.
POA
A first set of edited highlights, delivered before the day wraps up.
Good to know
Yes, like any responsible professional photographer I have full professional photography insurance which covers Professional Indemnity and Public Liability.
Yes, I like to carry two camera bodies and a couple of lenses, just in case!
I am based just 2 miles from Birmingham city centre and will travel around the West Midlands free of charge. If your photoshoot is planned for further afield, my travel is charge at my 'time' rate so you pay for the amount of time the photoshoot takes including travel time.
I am not vat registered, so no vat needs to be added to my fees.
My usual turnaround time of my event photography images is around 3-5 working days and fast turnaround of images can be arranged on request. In addition to this, a selection of images can be sent from my camera via my smart device to during the photoshoot for instant social media use which many of my clients find especially useful.
As a full time photographer in Birmingham for over 15 years, I know most event venues around Birmingham and The West Midlands. Some of the event spaces which I am most familiar with are:
Hyatt Hotel, Hilton Metropole Hotel, The Exchange, ICC, Symphony Hall, Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham Events and Conference Centre, Malmaison, University of Birmingham, Novatel, Crown Plaza, NEC, Resort World, Voco Hotel, The Vox, The Belfry the list goes on....
Yes, I am an expert at taking head shots and portraits of all different styles. I offer business head shots on location with portable studio lighting and backdrops or using environmental backgrounds to suit your needs.
Yes, I spend a fortune updating my PhotoKit and spend lots of time learning how to use it properly ensuring you receive the required results to suit your business needs.
I offer my photography services at all times by arrangement.
My professional Photography fees vary from each assignment for example; a short photo session of business portraits in Birmingham would cost as little as £250 and evening coverage starts at around £290 for a short event photography session in Birmingham. My costs increase for events further afield to take into account the travel time.
Yes, all of the images which you receive from Nicola Gotts Photography will be professionally edited and suitable for online or print use straight away.