Nicole is a twenty-four year old graduate from UA, having received her Bachelors of Art, Summa Cum Laude. Nicole always seemed to get a hold of a camera somehow and took many photos of family life during reunions, weddings, and birthdays on the household Kodak.

Nicole was gifted her first camera for her thirteenth birthday, and began exploring photography as a hobby. When she discovered she had a talent and a passion, it became something more.

Since founding her small business in October of 2017 at the age of sixteen, Nicole has garnered several recurring and new clientele. She’s shot with families, couples, seniors and grads, and has done a few small weddings, experimental photography, and events. Though, her favorite has always secretly been branding. Throughout 2024, as her business approached its seventh year, she began developing a plan to mesh photography with two more of her hobbies in order to create what’s now known as Zenith Collective.

In addition to her personal business venture, she works part time as a preschool TA and substitute teacher. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Childhood Education and Literacy. Someday she hopes to become a literacy specialist and help children who struggle to read and write.

Nicole is an avid lover of coffee, cats, and all things creative. She enjoys cooking and baking, journaling, and making art. She is a self-declared cinephile and spends much of her time watching and reviewing movies with her partner, Jace. When she has the time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, and her two rescue cats, Banks and Presley. Nicole is native to the Capital Region and continues to reside in and around the Albany area. Zenith is her passion project.

Let’s create something unforgettable.

Xoxo, Nicole at Zenith Collective

  • "I booked Nicole for a photoshoot for the first time in 2020. Since then, we have done a shoot almost every year. "

    She has incredible artistic direction and immense passion for what she does. As someone who struggles to pose for pictures, Nicole always guides me in the right direction and makes me feel comfortable. I have worked with a few other photographers in the past, but I always come back to Nicole. Her editing skills are unmatched. I have gotten endless compliments on my pictures done by her. Nicole’s range of photoshoots is remarkable. We have done a variety of different styles from athletic to fashion to couples’ shoots and graduation pictures. Nicole conducts herself with the upmost professionalism. She is very punctual and clearly lays out what you can expect for each shoot. I look forward to working more with Nicole in the future and would recommend her services to anyone! — Simone Walker

  • "Nicole has a rare ability to take my work from great to extraordinary."

    Nicole is an absolute dream to work with! She has an incredible eye for creativity and a true talent for bringing ideas to life—whether it’s through photography, website design, or brand development. She listens closely to what I envision, but also thrives when given creative freedom, often exceeding my expectations in ways I never could have imagined. Nicole has a rare ability to take my work from great to extraordinary, and I’m so grateful to have her as a creative partner! — Caroline Towle