Nicole was born and raised in a small town close to Stuttgart, Germany. As a child she spent her summers in Hungary visiting her grandmother where life on a small farm and the natural beauty of her surroundings left a big impression on her. In Nicole's teen years her longing for adventure, different cultures and countries took her to Truro on Cape Cod. Being inspired by such a great artist community soon developed a passion in her for digital photography. In 2005, Nicole took her hobby to the next level by enrolling in Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIA) to become a certified professional photographer. She had the great opportunity to be instructed by well-known photographers including Cary Wolinsky, Jim Fitts, Rick Ashley and Lou Jones. Nicole graduated from CDIA in April 2007.