Photojournalism: Honorable Mention 2023 (amateur)
ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Photo captured as we drove to the desert in Morocco. As we pass through the quaint town, we feel a sense of calm. The land seems to absorb the spirit of its inhabitants, while the people carry within them echoes of the landscape's untamed beauty.
AUTHOR
An artist, talent scout, mom, and partner, Nikki is a multifaceted individual driven by a deep passion for creativity and the art of capturing unforgettable moments. Constantly inspired by the world around her, she seeks to express the beauty in everyday moments.
With an innate sense of aesthetics and an unwavering love for photography, Nikki finds solace in freezing moments in time, transforming them into visual stories that evoke emotions and ignite the imagination. Whether it's the ethereal dance of light and shadows or the candid expressions of people, she strives to encapsulate the essence of each fleeting instant, infusing her photographs with a sense of timelessness and narrative depth.
One aspect of photography that truly resonates with Nikki is the ability to capture the beauty and significance of everyday moments. Within the seemingly mundane, there exists a wealth of enchantment waiting to be discovered. She is captivated by the way a gentle ray of sunlight casts a warm glow on a simple scene, or how a fleeting smile can convey volumes of emotion. These everyday moments hold immense power—they remind us to find joy in the present, to appreciate the subtle details that often go unnoticed. By capturing these moments, Nikki aims to remind people that there is magic in the simplest of experiences, and that each passing moment holds the potential for greatness and profound significance.
Through the lens of motherhood and partnership, paired with her innate ability to create and visualize, Nikki hopes her images showcase the boundless beauty of creativity and the simple moments in time.
Nikki spends her days recruiting creative talent for a Design Studio and lives with her husband and two passionate and wildly endearing kids in Brooklyn, New York.
This is Nikki's very first competition entry since completing her BFA in 2007.
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