Nico Stinghe

Bold, experimental and sexy, Romanian-born Nico Stinghe's photos have a special force in the Montreal scene.

Shooting on location or in studio, Nico has a trademark frankness and candour. His first contribution to SNAP! came in issue 7 and since then he has submitted several times, including one of the highlights of our Three Letter Word issue WET TEX MEX GAP, a playful and fearless portrait series shot in his studio in the fall of 2009. Although sometimes risque, Nico's work has not failed to catch the eye of many in the commercial world, and has landed him campaigns for such names as Adidas and Little Burgundy. Always up for something new and fun, Nico is prolific and is constantly seeking new inspiration in his work. His most recent submission was a three page photo collage in issue 15, and it explored ideas of the masks and embellishments that we all use to cover and conceal ourselves.

Ever a sweetheart, Nico blends raw talent with a youthful and simple desire to have fun shooting photos. You can see his updated portfolio here.