Nicola Topping Photographer

Real Image is operated by Nicola Topping, an award-winning photographer based in Auckland, with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Her photography has a distinct editorial style, which she attributes to her extensive background as a newspaper photographer. For more than 13 years, she worked for New Zealand’s leading newspaper, the NZ Herald, and has contributed images to many prominent magazines, including Viva, Woman’s Day, and NZ House and Garden. Her work includes photographing around 80 weddings and providing the photographic content for at least six cookbooks. The business specialises in wedding and portrait photography, serving customers across the Auckland region. Nicola’s services include photography for weddings and civil unions, as well as portraits for babies, children, and families. Her photographic style is described as candid and photojournalistic, focusing on capturing authentic moments as they happen. She offers both colour and black and white images and operates from a studio facility. With a long history in the industry and a reputation for professionalism and quality, she aims to capture life’s moments in a way that creates lasting memories. She is an accredited photographer with the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP).