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ABOUT
Deja Nycole is a documentarian who specializes in the analysis and production of historical records by examining documents held in various repositories and institutions; highlighting the unique narratives of those whose voices go unheard and lives unseen through extensive research, collaboration and creative media in an effort to add to the history of humanity.
As a documentarian, Deja is an archival researcher, documentary photographer, photo editor, and producer. She holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from High Point University and The George Washington University, respectively. Her education equips her as a documentary storyteller; she is passionate about sharing people’s realities while empowering each other to make a difference across our global communities.
As a photo coach and consultant, Deja elevates visual storytelling for the photography and publishing industries by helping photographers strategically refine their portfolios to attract more clients and achieve publication; she also partners with publications to produce compelling, award-winning content.
CERTIFICATIONS + PUBLICATIONS
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BLACK LIKE ME x Deja Nycole, NOV 2024
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Documentary Archival Researcher Training (DART) x NETFLIX, OCT 2024
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EXHALE x NMPJ '21, Copy + Photo Editor, DEC 2021
REVIEWER + JUDGE
GUEST SPEAKER
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2025 | Career Spotlight: Photo Editor, University of Minnesota, Dian Holton's Fall Internship Class
AWARDS + EXHIBITIONS
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2025 | Folio Eddie Award, Consumer Winner, AARP The Magazine June/July 2024 Full Issue
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2025 | Folio Eddie Award, Best Membership or Loyalty Program, Members Edition Website
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2025 | MarCom Awards, Platinum Winner, Sisters From AARP: July 30, 2024, issue
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2025 | MarCom Awards, Platinum Winner, Sisters From AARP: July 23, 2024, issue
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2025 | Society of Publication Designers (SPD), SPD 60 Gold Winner, Sisters from AARP
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2025 | AVA Digital Awards, Platinum Winner, Sisters from AARP
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2018 | Exhibit | The Color Perspective, High Point University
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2017 | Exhibit | SEE ME: Looking with In(ten)tion, High Point Museum
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2017 | Exhibit | "December" x Maddie Casadonte, High Point University
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2016 | Exhibit | "Do You See Me?" x Dani Criss The Artist, High Point University x ACDA






