The impressionist photographer, Freeman Patterson, and Joe Miller, the teacher of “Essentials of Visual Design” are influences on my work, as is my French and Italian background. I lived with my family in city of Lyon and enjoyed summer life with my grandparents in the village of Saorge, rich in subject matter. I also studied photography and darkroom at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

I enjoy exploring and photographing interesting and beautiful landscapes, villagescapes, and cityscapes. Some of the images are on this site: a tunnel of trees in Provence; cats prowling about French and Italian villages; and America’s bountiful and beautiful nature.

These photographs make wonderful gifts for home or office decor; some hang in private and public collections in the U.S. and Europe.  I am truly happy and privileged to be able to share my creative spirit with you.

Please check “News” for information on my latest shows.

Member: Women in Creative Photography (WICP); the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP); PhotoArts Group and Digital Art Guild of San Diego.

Awards: Several at San Diego’s Annual International Exhibition of Photography, local shows and as a “Featured Artist” of San Diego’s ArtWalk shows.

Nicole’s photo, Copyright Gary Payne