BEHIND THE LENS
Nancy founded The Artists Collective, shifting her focus to empowering portraiture. Her extensive experience allows her to make clients feel comfortable in front of the camera, enabling her to tell their unique stories through powerful portraits. With nearly two decades of professional experience, Nancy’s passion for photography continues to grow.
ABOUT nancy
Her approach is...
Centered on delivering a trusted, high-quality experience for every client—whether it's capturing personal moments, branding your business, or documenting your family.
Artistry
&
Service
in Perfect Harmony
We believe that true artistry goes hand-in-hand with top-notch customer service, and when these two elements align, it creates an extraordinary experience for both the client and the artist.
PRIOR TO founding
the artists collective...
Nancy owned and ran a wedding photography studio for 15 years where she and her team were known for capturing authentic moments in a timeless way. She earned recognition in numerous publications and professional societies.
how it all started
BEHIND THE LENS
Paola's love for photography began at a young age, where she spent much of her youth behind the camera, capturing candid moments of her family. These early photos became her treasures, inspiring her to turn her passion into a career. Over the years, Paola has grown into an accomplished commercial photographer and cinematographer, dedicated to capturing life’s special moments with artistry and precision. She holds a BFA in photography from the San Antonio Art Institute, which has provided her with a strong technical foundation and creative vision. Paola's career spans over nine years, during which she has worked on a diverse range of projects including wedding films, music videos, short films, and commercial photography.
Her work has served prominent clients such as New York Life, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), and the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, along with several local businesses in the San Antonio area. Paola's versatility, whether behind the camera or directing video production, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh creative perspective to our team. Her dedication to her craft and ability to tell compelling visual stories make her an invaluable asset in every project she takes on.
ABOUT paola
Can’t say enough good things about both Nancy and Paola! Both so generous, personable, and kind. And their work is impeccable. I’ve used them for personal occasions (family photos, newborn shoot etc) as well as professional events (event coverage and documenting/generating content for marketing materials) and in both capacities, they are the best. Can’t recommend highly enough, I am so pleased with the quality of their work and the experience of working with them!
Ruthie B.
Nancy took our engagement photos and I loved them so much. My fiancé and I are a little camera shy, but she guided us the entire time and we felt so comfortable. The results were amazing! We loved the experience from stat to finish. We were invited to her studio and she created an experience for us to view our photos. She also helped us think through what images and sizes we could print out to decorate our home.I highly recommend her she is beyond talented, fun to work with, and you can tell this is something she is passionate about.
Karla C.
Nancy was recommended to me by a friend and I could not be happier with the experience and photographs. I am not a natural model (what do I do with my hands??), but Nancy was able to help guide me through the shoot and the results were beautiful! Nancy is a talented photographer, an artist, and so creative. Whether you need professional headshots, family pics, or just for fun, Nancy is the best.
Kathryn H.
Nancy is absolutely amazing! She captures the most beautiful moments in a way you can cherish for years. She has done both my maternity shoot (with our dog too), and our newborn photos. Every time someone sees them we get so many compliments on them and wonderment on how we got our dog and baby to look so perfect! We are so lucky to have her in the area to take part in our family’s milestones, and we will be using her for yours to come!
Maxine E.
Nancy has beautifully captured my family over the last 12 years from having one dog to now four kids. My walls are filled with all the precious memories of our newborns, first birthdays and wild moments of toddlers. My favorite pictures are the simplest moments that she notices. I have a large black and white canvas of my daughter as a two year old walking on a fog filled beach. It's a treasured piece of artwork in our home and also a memory caught in time. I'm so thankful for all the life that has been captured that I can someday look back on and pass down to my children and grandchildren.
Hannah K.
the artists collective ELSEWHERE
WHERE TO
FIND us
Playing at the park with my daughter.
Traveling. It's my number one source of inspiration.
Reading a good fantasy book
Arranging flowers — especially ones I can't kill.
Hanging with Ham
IN ORDER TO BE
ONE MUST ALWAYS BE
irreplaceable,
different.
— COCO CHANEL
