Film Noir

Nicole Canegata

I am a 5th-generation Crucian of Puerto Rican/Taino Indian, West African and European descent. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Brooks Institute, a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Duquesne University, and am an alumna of the Shipboard’s Education, Semester-at-Sea, study abroad program. My commercial work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Vogue.com, Travel + Leisure, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Sunday Times (UK) among others.

During 2017-18, I taught photography at my alma mater, The Good Hope Country Day School. My first solo exhibit, The Traveling Lense, at MacheteMachete Gallery in Christiansted, was central to finding my voice as an artist. I was also the 2018 resident artist at Henle Fine Art Gallery in Christiansted, where I exhibited the Sands of Time, a photo essay on my travels to Egypt and Jordan.

A traveler at heart, I have visited six continents, 59 countries, and over 190 cities across the globe. I am a social/spiritual activist, avid reader and, when I’m not traveling or shooting on location, I am a level II salsa dancer, love being in nature, and find peace and tranquility on my yoga mat.

The untimely passing of my father, Lt. Colonel, David C. Canegata III, who was tragically killed in combat while serving in Iraq, pushed me to live more fully and embrace my passion, purchasing my first digital SLR camera shortly after.

My life also changed during my Semester-at-Sea experience, visiting 10 countries and being inspired to prioritize travel in my life. I am passionate about speaking through my lens and giving a voice to the people, places, and stories that I document.