Nicole Cudzilo is a New Mexico-based artist and educator whose work explores the intimate connection between nature and the human experience. Known for her evocative environmental self-portraits, she uses her own form as a subject and symbol, becoming both part of the natural world, and a contrast to its grandeur.
By embracing the moments in-between movement and stillness, action and reflection, each photograph becomes a sort of visual meditation, accenting the delicate tension of what it means to be human—both fragile and powerful, deeply connected to the natural world, yet inherently individual.
Also a commercial beauty photographer, she’s had work featured in Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, & more. Specializing in dreamy outdoor campaigns, she works with models within the landscape to highlight emotion and mood.
She studied photography under Laurie Klein, a student of Ansel Adams, and has exhibited internationally, winning numerous awards with pieces held in private collections worldwide.
With a passion for education, Nicole teaches workshops throughout the northeast for adults, children, professional and amateur photographers. She mentors high-school students and participates in visiting artist and lecture programs in various public and private schools and has been an advisor and contributor in numerous photography publications.
By embracing the moments in-between movement and stillness, action and reflection, each photograph becomes a sort of visual meditation, accenting the delicate tension of what it means to be human—both fragile and powerful, deeply connected to the natural world, yet inherently individual.
Also a commercial beauty photographer, she’s had work featured in Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, & more. Specializing in dreamy outdoor campaigns, she works with models within the landscape to highlight emotion and mood.
She studied photography under Laurie Klein, a student of Ansel Adams, and has exhibited internationally, winning numerous awards with pieces held in private collections worldwide.
With a passion for education, Nicole teaches workshops throughout the northeast for adults, children, professional and amateur photographers. She mentors high-school students and participates in visiting artist and lecture programs in various public and private schools and has been an advisor and contributor in numerous photography publications.
