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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.

HAS WORKED WITH

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Lead Photographer

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Special Programs Coordinator

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Assistant Photo Editor

Crime & Courts Reporter

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Associate Photo Editor

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Board Member

CERTIFICATIONS + PUBLICATIONS

  • BLACK LIKE ME x Deja Nycole, NOV 2024 

  • Documentary Archival Researcher Training (DART) x NETFLIX, OCT 2024

  • EXHALE x NMPJ '21, Copy + Photo Editor, DEC 2021

GUEST SPEAKER

AWARDS + EXHIBITIONS

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