ABOUT

My name is Shante’ Nichol Patterson, and I’ve been driven by curiosity and creativity for as long as I can remember. I was the quiet kid fascinated by cameras, computers, and technology—curious enough to once take apart our family’s first home PC just to understand how it worked (and determined enough to put it back together). To channel that curiosity, I picked up my mom’s old Polaroid and carried it everywhere, documenting family gatherings and everyday moments through my own lens.

Today, that curiosity has evolved into a multidisciplinary creative practice rooted in art direction, visual storytelling, and photography. I create professional imagery for modeling agencies, luxury content for Zillow, and concept-driven work across industries—always focused on translating ideas into clear, compelling visuals. Creating isn’t just what I do; it’s how I think.

As the middle child of five sisters, teamwork wasn’t optional—it was survival. Growing up in a household where collaboration mattered (and patience was required), I learned early how to listen, adapt, and contribute to something bigger than myself. I carry that team-first mindset into every project, knowing that the strongest creative work is built together.

WANNA CHAT MORE?

Email me at taenichol.photography@gmail.com, I’d love to hear from you!