Nicole Messer

Wedding Photographer @ byDesign Films

About

With experience from many corners of the art and design world, my specialized skills in photography, digital editing and media, production, printing, and both business or artistic endeavors allow my contribution to any team to be one met with excelling assurance and an artistically innovative perspective.

Country

United States

City

Spring

Industry

Photography

Skill

Photography, Digital Media, Image Editing, Graphic Design, Fine Art Photography, Video Editing, Photojournalism, Event Photography, Portrait Photography, Studio Photography, Travel Photography, Theatre, Makeup Artistry, Lighting Design, Project Management, Gallery Administration, Digital Photography, Editing, Film Editing, Creative Writing

Experience

Wedding Photographer

byDesign Films

2022-4 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Houston, Texas, United States

Lead wedding photographer for high-end, editorial weddings in the Houston area.

Photographer

Boulevard Photography

2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Houston, Texas, United States

Lead Photographer

American Wedding Group

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

Houston, Texas Area

Both lead and second photographer for positions with AWG companies, specializing in wedding events.

Lead Photographer

George Street Photo & Video

2018-12 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

Houston, Texas Area

Associate photographer, specializing in photojournalistic wedding event coverage.

Freelance Photographer

Nicole Johanna Photography

2009-1 - Present · 17 yrs 9 mos

• Operates self-employed multifaceted photography business year-round. • Specializes in portrait, event, wedding, real estate, fashion, fine art, and travel photography. • Finely honed skills in digital image processing, editing, and both small- and large-scale printing. • Most recent work published in Houston Voyage, Stubborn Magazine, Elements, and Gothesque Magazine (2017-2019). • Recently also contracted by Intrinsic Real Esate LLC, Tri Consulting Group, Fitcasa Inc., and Taarana Collections.

Photographer

US Home Photo

2019-5 - 2023-1 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Houston, Texas Area

Photographer specializing in real estate photography in the Houston & greater Houston areas.

Photographer

Schoolhouse Pictures

2022-4 - 2022-5 · 2 mos

Houston, Texas, United States

Photographer for infant, toddler, and child portrait sessions.

Photographer

Blu Moon Photography

2018-3 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 3 mos

Mongolia, TX

• Lead photographer for indoor studio and outdoor portrait sessions for variety of clients. • Edited full student body projects servicing local CISD simultaneously with local family, bridal, and senior portraits with time-sensitive deadlines. • Processed, packaged, and managed digital files, printed images, and client data while executing clerical administrative duties. • Designed, landscaped, and constructed set projects for outdoor scenes. • Daily customer service assurance and intermediary sales.

Photographer

TRI Consulting

2018-3 - 2018-5 · 3 mos

Houston, Texas Area

Photographed real-estate apartment exterior and interiors. Photographed main office, as well. Edited all photos for digital production.

Online Publication

Voyage Houston

2018-2 - 2018-2 · 1 mo

Houston, TX

Photograph featured in art article on HoustonVoyage website http://voyagehouston.com/2018/02/23/picture-perfect-fridays/ and http://voyagehouston.com/interview/art-life-nicole-j-nikas/

Education

Ball State University

Photography & Intermedia Art

2012 - 2017 · 5 yrs

- Attended School of Art, Theatre & Dance College, & Honors College - Maintained 3.8-4.0 GPA - Honors College graduate with summa cum laude - Studied abroad in Italy fine art program for two months 2013 - Fine Art Photography & Intermedia Arts Major & Technical Theatre Minor