nicoleyork_portrait — Let’s run away together…

I’ve been trying to escape reality since I was a little girl. Fantasy books and movies shepherded me through poverty, the death of a sibling at ten years old, and anxiety. Realms of fantasy called to me with deeds of great renown and heroes who always won in the end, no matter how epic the battle or how deep their wounds. Those stories gave me hope that any struggle could be overcome. They made me believe that all of us have an adventure waiting for us, and even the smallest of us were capable of magic. Those stories were my safe havens then, and remain so to this day.
As a creator and artist, I’m always chasing stories that remind us we are far more than we seem. Whether it’s with words or images, my goal is to explore the pain, struggle, and ultimate triumph of the human soul through stories.
So…want to come on an adventure with me?

Nicole is a Narrative Photographer and author who specializes in telling stories. She believes stories are the threads that weave the fabric of life, and her goal is to create a richer world by telling those stories and educating and encouraging others to tell stories of their own.

As the former Community Lead for PRO EDU, Nicole created and curated educational content to help photographers grow into the artists they’ve always dreamed of being.

As an educator and former Senior Writer for Fstoppers.com, Nicole uses her photographic experience and knowledge to elevate the industry by helping photographers learn new techniques, strengthen their skill sets, and ask questions about their own process.

She runs a weekly interview show focusing on Creatives called The Social Hour, and has interviewed artists like Brooke Shaden, Pratik Naik, Felix Kunze, and Tyler Jacobson. She is also the founder of The Artist’s Forge, a resource and community for artists to cultivate the most important part artistic success: mindset, vision, and creativity. As part of The Artist’s Forge, she hosts a 1 hour creative talk show every weekday morning on Clubhouse called Morning Walk and Talk.

Her photography has been featured in magazines like PUMP and Ellements, and she has been interviewed by outlets like The Fashion Photography Podcast and Idea Accelerator, as well as featured in the annual Tether Tools “How I Got the Shot” guide.