Arika Nicole Photography

Arika Nicole Photography Fine Art & Lifestyle Photography Your new photographer!

My image ‘Manifestation’ was selected for this years Spirituality exhibition (and publication). The show is designed to ...
10/11/2024

My image ‘Manifestation’ was selected for this years Spirituality exhibition (and publication). The show is designed to highlight how each artist connects to their own faith and it is an honor to be presented with such talented individuals. There is an online link for the show which I post in the comments if anyone would like to take a look. 😘

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month - as a survivor, it’s obvious why it’s important to me - but you are all important to...
10/03/2024

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month - as a survivor, it’s obvious why it’s important to me - but you are all important to me too - so check your tatas (that goes for the men out there too!!) And if you have even the smallest concern, as your doctor and make sure they hear your concerns! And don’t put it off! It’s better to catch it as early as possible!!! Stay healthy you beautiful souls!!

It’s graduation day!!! 👩‍🎓In 2018 I completed my AA, in 2019 I completed my BA and today, in 2024, I have completed my M...
05/23/2024

It’s graduation day!!! 👩‍🎓In 2018 I completed my AA, in 2019 I completed my BA and today, in 2024, I have completed my MFA! If I can do it, you can too! Keep striving to be your best self! It’s not easy, but nothing worth it ever is!

I am extremely honored to share that I have won BEST OF SHOW with my MFA Thesis Portfolio, When Words Failed Me in this ...
05/22/2024

I am extremely honored to share that I have won BEST OF SHOW with my MFA Thesis Portfolio, When Words Failed Me in this year’s AAU Spring Show! It is a crowning and humbling moment as I complete my educational career. My time at AAU has been more than I could have imagined and I am forever changed for the better because of it.

Sometimes, in order to win, in order to succeed, in order to thrive, we have to change our perception. For me, that was ...
05/17/2024

Sometimes, in order to win, in order to succeed, in order to thrive, we have to change our perception. For me, that was recognizing that I was letting Fear control me, but by reframing my perspective, I could allow the fears I could not conquer to becoming something different, something more. It could act as a guide, giving me the strength I needed to overcome the struggles I was facing. Instead of being repressed, I became empowered.

Here are a few of the images from my series When Words Failed Me that I thought I would share with the world today. As a...
04/12/2024

Here are a few of the images from my series When Words Failed Me that I thought I would share with the world today. As an artist, I create what I know, what I have experienced in my life. Not only does it help me process what I have been through, it always pushes me to grow in unexpected ways. So much of life is felt (or at least, being the emotional creature that I am, I ‘feel’ everything in life). And feeling is often ‘invisible’. So the goal then becomes, how do I make what is invisible, visible. For me, that comes through symbolism and allegory, which often takes an immense amount of thought and consideration, refining each element and a careful examination of how the aesthetic presents the tale an am telling. Sometimes it feels very much like I am putting together a puzzle.

For all the other artists out there in the world, my question is, how to you approach a project and what elements do you take into consideration as you work to refine what you have to say through your own medium?

If you would like to see more of my work, make sure to follow me and feel free to check out my website! Link is my bio!

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my series, ‘When Words Failed Me.’ Several years ago, I was diagnosed with breas...
04/06/2024

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my series, ‘When Words Failed Me.’ Several years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and I struggled to convey my experience verbally. Words couldn’t express the range of emotions, fears, or spiritual revelations I encountered. Nor could they capture the depth of my love for my dear ones, or my gratitude for life’s simple joys like laughing with friends or working in my garden. To cope with this inner turmoil, I turned to photography, allegory, metaphor, and symbolism. By applying literary nuances to visual narratives, I found a way for the unspoken to reveal itself in my work. While it’s not always a happy story, it’s an authentic one, where even in the darkest moments, beauty can be found. I hope this series serves as a beacon of solidarity for those facing similar experiences. The image titled ‘The Threat of Losing Time’ marks the series’ opening, capturing the beginning of this transformative journey.

You can find more of my work, or purchase prints on my website - link is in my bio!



On the days that are a little harder, a little darker, I try to find the light, the beauty around me. Even in decay, the...
03/08/2024

On the days that are a little harder, a little darker, I try to find the light, the beauty around me. Even in decay, there is the potential for a new bloom, a seed for the next season.

‘Life is a Tea Party’The recent years have been filled with abundant experiences. Despite facing cancer and enduring unp...
02/26/2024

‘Life is a Tea Party’

The recent years have been filled with abundant experiences. Despite facing cancer and enduring unprecedented personal sacrifices, I wouldn’t alter a thing. This journey has shifted my perspective on life, allowing me to perceive the world in a new way.

I learned that when my cup was too full from life, I could drink from the saucer. I learned there was beauty in the mess, and to find peace within that. And on the days when it’s hard, it never hurts to add a dram of whiskey to your tea.




Get spooky. Have fun. Stay safe!
10/31/2023

Get spooky. Have fun. Stay safe!

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