I started ShotByNick by accident when I was 14 years old. What began as a high school version of Humans of New York has since evolved into a true love for capturing life's most magical moments.
I never considered myself a “real” photographer. It was always just me trying to find a way to see the world I had envisioned in my head with my own two eyes...
The energy & movement at hardcore shows. Skating around Boston's north end on an empty summer night. A Turkish punk band playing a random warehouse in Zaandam. Strangers turned friends while cliff jumping. A packed Amtrak train racing towards Los Angles while trying to surf the 5:30am swell. Pushing the limits of a homemade boat around the islands of Saranac Lake. A dark dance hall in Marfa, Texas Two-stepping to the best damn country band I have ever heard. A sunset wedding high up in an NYC penthouse overlooking the Statue of Liberty. Capturing raw moments, raw emotions, and the interaction between people and their environment has always been a huge part of what motivates me to keep going.
I like to say there's a story behind every single picture I have ever taken—and there truly is. My Instagram and portfolio is a storybook filled with beautiful memories and the most amazing people in the world. Whether it's portraits or lifestyle shots - the connection I make with friends, strangers, and clients has always led to an unforgettable moment.
Even in high school, photography felt like the best job in the entire world. My camera was, and still is, a ticket to a world I never knew existed.
Please enjoy my gallery. I hope you get the chance to see the world—even just a little bit—through my eyes.
Thank you,
Nick Bruno
Nick Bruno