Today we’d like to introduce you to Nickii Kane.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
At age 13, I discovered photography after becoming disinterested in playing video games with my brother and our friends. Seeking a new adventure, I ended up exploring in my Mother’s closet and found a small pink digital Samsung pocket camera. I then needed to find a model to photograph so I made my brother stand in as my subject. He was always the “Mr. Pretty Boy” amongst our friends.
We look alike actually, almost like twins. It wasn’t long after developing my newfound love for photography that social media became the trend. Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr became the preferred platforms for showcasing photos, ideas and communicating amongst peers. I got involved and started posting the pictures of my brother. People responded positively, and I was pleasantly surprised.
My progression in wanting to learn everything I could about art naturally led me to pursue secondary education at Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts, located in Kingston Jamaica, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication. After a couple of years of studying graphic design, my simple childhood hobby presumed to make way for a professional career. I then applied my knowledge to other fields of interest. When you’re doing what you’re supposed to do, it seems to make a way for one to succeed. Since graduating college, I have established myself in Jamaica as a Creative Director for leading companies and trendsetters within industries ranging from; music, food & beverage, fashion, beauty, and travel.”
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has been a life-changing journey. As a woman in this industry, I have to choose what is important and what I will fight for. Through my talents, I had to learn some hard lessons to help build me as a person and as a professional. I have had some fun experiences and I’m blessed to receive the things I have through my talents. Met very influential and successful people, touched lives with my photos, helped build brands to the top and that’s truly the best feeling, to know your talents are helping others positively.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a creative who loves to express through various artistic mediums. I specialize in fine art, photography, film, directing, creative direction, art direction and interior design. I’m known for most of these professions as I dabble in all when I’m needed. Being a creative and having so many talents within the creative field is a true blessing that I’m grateful for every day. It brings a sense of joy when I can share my talents with the world and help others at the same time. I’m really proud of my achievements over the past 13 years being a professional creative for it has opened so many opportunities for me to build myself as a creative and also contributes to a wider industry and be impactful at the same time. I’m proud I decided to leave my hometown to fulfill my creative dreams and it has been flourishing and growing ever since. I’m also proud of myself for working with Clarks as a campaign photographer for their Jamaican Documentary in 2020. That was a big accomplishment and manifestation for me that year.
My creative expressions are all intertwined and I love that. It allows me to mix different ideas and different principles to create beautiful and timeless work.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
I’d like to thank my fellow creatives who have helped me out during my career journey whether it’s assisting on sets, helping to come up with ideas or just showing support. I’d like to give credit also to my dear friends who keep me going mentally in times where I feel like I want to give up. I do also have some lovely supporters on social media especially Instagram that never stop supporting me with words of encouragement and simple support when I post content.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickiikane/
