Nikita Gross -

: She heavily utilizes Polaroid, 35mm film, and Super 8mm video to achieve a "dreamy, filtered" aesthetic.

: Her projects cover the full spectrum of existence, from births to "walking towards death". Nikita Gross

: She prioritizes "open hearts" and "honest truth," creating a space where subjects feel safe to be their truest selves. : She heavily utilizes Polaroid, 35mm film, and

The camera in Nikita’s hands felt less like a tool and more like an extension of her own nervous system. Standing in the middle of a sun-drenched field in Cincinnati, she waited for the exact moment the light would soften—that fleeting second where the world looked less like a place and more like a memory. The camera in Nikita’s hands felt less like

As the white square of film slid from the camera, Nikita watched the colors bloom. It wasn't perfect; it was grainy and unpredictable, just the way she liked it. It captured something deeper than a face—it captured a "ritual of witnessing". For Nikita, this was the surrender. This was the prayer. She was no longer just a photographer; she was a conduit for a truth that couldn't be spoken, only felt. Creative Themes of Nikita Gross