Albuquerque Photographer
Hey! I’m Nicole!
I’m a wife, a mom, a proud Girl Scout for life, an Albuquerque photographer, and the kind of person who cries right along with you when your senior walks across the stage or your dad tears up walking you down the aisle.
I believe in documenting the moments that connect generations—not because it’s my job, but because it’s my story. Here are three moments that shaped the way I see life, family, and the work I do today.
Finding the Way Forward
When I was 16, I spent 10 days canoeing through the Boundary Waters on a Girl Scout trip. At one tricky portage, we couldn’t get our canoes into the water—until I spotted a different way to do it. That small moment taught me something I’ve carried ever since: I can do hard things, and challenges are just puzzles waiting to be solved.
And yes, I also picked up a quirky travel rule on that trip: you can’t say you’ve been somewhere until you’ve peed there. 😂
A Win We’ll Never Forget
My senior year, the LLHS Tiger Band made finals at the NMSU Tournament of Bands—for the first time in school history. We placed 10th, but to us? We won. That night taught me that some victories are measured not in trophies, but in the history you make together.
It’s the same way I see the moments I photograph—milestones that will matter for years to come.
Four Generations in One Room
When my oldest son, Christopher, was born, he came into the world surrounded by three generations—my husband holding one leg, my mom holding the other, and my grandmother holding my hand. That moment—four generations together—is one I will never forget.
It’s why I believe in capturing family stories you can pass down, not just post online.
A Few Things You Should Know About Me…
My family is my world. My husband Justin and I have known each other since we were 12 years old—middle school band kids who grew up and built a life together.
We have three boys: Christopher, Joshua, and Andrew. I homeschool Joshua and Andrew, while Christopher attends our local high school.
My mom Claudette, my dad Jeff, and my brother Keith are close by, and family gatherings always include our dogs Tess (a blue heeler) and Jack Jack (my mom’s pup).
I love to read—check out my Goodreads list on the right to see what’s on my nightstand.
I’ve visited 30+ U.S. states, and I’m always planning my next adventure.
If I wasn’t a photographer, I’d be a national park ranger—protecting beauty and welcoming visitors—or a high school band director—building community note by note.
I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Parks & Recreation–Outdoor Education. Yes, kind of like the show. 😉
I’ve been in Girl Scouts since I was six years old—earned my Gold Award, led troops, ran camps, and trained leaders. Still wear the pin with pride.
I’m a church volunteer, Scout leader, and forever band mom.
States I’ve Been To
