A Little About Me

My relationship with photography began when I was twelve years old, when a woman I nannied for gifted me a Pentax K1000. I was immediately captivated. I still have that very camera, and I still shoot with it today. What began as a childhood fascination became a lifelong love of noticing the world through a lens.

I studied traditional darkroom photography and eventually moved to Chicago, where I worked as a photographer for Columbia College. My work has been exhibited in both Las Vegas and Chicago, including a featured artist exhibition at a woman-owned gallery in Las Vegas, where my collection sold out on opening night.

Over the years, I've explored different styles, including creative portraiture, but I always find my way back to documentary photography. I'm drawn to the details, the fleeting moments, and the everyday magnificence of life.

I believe this world is filled with extraordinary beauty. Our Creator being the original artist, and me simply here to notice it.

These days, much of my inspiration comes from life on our farm, Heavenly Acres. Living in harmony with our animals has given me a deep connection with them that allows me to photograph their personalities, expressions, and quiet moments up close. Whether it's an animal, a landscape, a flower, or an ordinary moment unfolding, I'm interested in seeing beyond the obvious and preserving something worth remembering.

For me, photography is about paying attention. It's about having patience, looking closer, and recognizing that there are stories and beauty all around us, if only we take the time to see them.

The Art of Seeing.

Nicole Marie