South African born, Nicole Vittoria de Jager, trained in Fashion Design and spent 20 years in the Film Industry Costume Department before crossing to photography. Her love for this medium was ignited decades ago, yet it was only when gifted with her first DSLR in August 2019, did her passion become her reality.
A story told through eyes in portraiture or spontaneously capturing the unexpected in street photography are both food for her soul. She is driven by moments which stir something deep within. A great passion is working on projects relating to humanitarian and social issues. Her intention is to expose and initiate change through her visuals, in hope of making a difference in the lives of those who do not have a voice. In essence, actioning the philosophy “pay it forward”.
Nicole has also found self-portraiture to be beneficial in her process of self-discovery and healing.
Nicole has exhibited in Greece, Spain and Italy. Her work has been awarded in the 15th, 16th and 17th Black and White Spider Awards, 19th IPA, 16th Pollux Awards, 2022 Muse Photography Awards, 14th, 15th and 16th International Color Awards, 7th and 8th FAPA and the 17th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, receiving 15 nominations, 13 honourable mentions and gold. She won 1st and 2nd place in the Segregation and Human Rights Amateur Single Category, 1st place in the Segregation and Human Rights Amateur Series Category and 2nd place in the Children Amateur Series Category in the 16th Pollux Awards.
