Come gather and photograph a styled ‘environmental ​model shoot’ at Abiquiu Lake. Nicole will share a brief ​demonstration, talking through shaping natural light, ​model posing and creating dynamic images within the ​landscape and will be available for general questions.

This is NOT a ‘workshop’ but a way to get outside, be in ​community, and make some gorgeous images with like-​minded creatives.

all the details

Date: July 31st

Time: 5:30-8:00pm

Location: Exact meeting spot will be shared with the group prior to the shoot date

Early Bird Price: $50 (if registering before 7/24)

Standard Price: $75 (if registering after 7/24)

*There will be one model per every 2-3 photographers

additional cash for model tipping is not required but always appreciated

Meet Nicole

Nicole Cudzilo is an artist and educator based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a ​commercial beauty photographer, she’s had work featured in Sephora, Nordstrom, ​Neiman Marcus, The Detox Market, Credo & more. She excels in creating high-end ​dreamy outdoor campaigns, working with models within the landscape to highlight ​emotion and mood.

In her personal art practice, she is often inspired by imagery from the past and seeks ​to create work that has its own timeless quality - primarily through environmental self ​portraiture. She uses both digital and film processes for her work, often utilizing ​medium format, instant film or 35mm when underwater.

With a passion for education, Nicole teaches workshops throughout the country 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.

She studied photography under Laurie Klein, a student of Ansel Adams, and ​has exhibited her fine-art photography internationally, winning numerous ​awards with pieces held in private collections worldwide

See more of Nicole’s work: Fine Art + Commercial Beauty

registration options:

SEND $50 VIA -

Zelle: nicolecudzilo@gmail.com

PayPal: nicolecudzilo@gmail.com

(use friends and family, OR select to pay the additional non F&F fee on your end)

Venmo: @Nicole-Cudzilo

(last four digits of my phone are 9222)