Damien Nikora is a renowned photographer from New Zealand. He is best known for his stunning landscape and nature photography, which has been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions around the world.
Born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1982, Damien developed an early interest in photography. He began taking pictures of his surroundings at a young age, and soon realized that he had a natural talent for capturing the beauty of the world around him. After graduating from high school, Damien attended the University of Auckland where he studied photography and digital media.
In 2006, Damien began to pursue his passion for photography full-time. He traveled extensively throughout New Zealand and Australia, capturing breathtaking images of landscapes and wildlife. His work quickly gained recognition from both local and international audiences, leading to numerous exhibitions and publications of his work.
In 2010, Damien was awarded the prestigious National Geographic Award for his work on a series of photographs taken in Antarctica. This award further cemented his reputation as one of the most talented photographers in New Zealand. Since then, Damien has continued to travel around the world capturing stunning images that have been featured in magazines such as National Geographic and Time Magazine.
Today, Damien continues to pursue his passion for photography with an unwavering commitment to excellence. His work has been exhibited in galleries across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, as well as featured on television shows such as BBC’s Planet Earth II series. He currently resides in Auckland with his wife and two children where he continues to capture stunning images that inspire people all over the world.