Nicole is one of the models I have most enjoyed collaborating with. Not only is she a talented dancer and model, but she is also a photographer who works extensively with self-portraiture. This gives her a defined understanding of the process on both sides of the camera, allowing a sense of ease and connection during every shoot. With Nicole, every gesture feels intentional, every glance is charged with meaning. She is poetry in motion. Participating in a canvas painted by the vast landscape, embodying defiance, grace, wildness and vulnerability.

I first met Nicole through my infrared mentor, Laurie Klein, and it quickly became clear why so many photographers are inspired by her. Many of my colleagues have created some of their best work with her, and I count myself among them. Shooting infrared with Nicole against sublime landscapes has been a remarkable experience, allowing me to capture not just her beauty but her creative spirit.