Nicholas developed a passion for photography and film at an early age. As a teenager, his mother gifted him his first camera and camcorder, sparking his love for capturing surf, skate, and snowboard films. He later studied marketing and photography at Barry University in Miami, where he began shooting fashion models, a path that led him to establish several successful talent agencies.

 

In 2012, Nicholas co-founded The Lions in New York and became its CEO, leading the agency to become one of the industry's top modeling agencies. In 2019, he expanded into filmmaking, producing his first feature film, the indie thriller Feral State. His second feature, Broken Ranch, is set for release in 2025, and he is currently in post-production on the horror/thriller Skinwalker Island.

 

Throughout his career, Nicholas has collaborated with publications such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Numero, Elle and L'Officiel. Today, he continues his creative work at Dragonville Studios, his ranch and production studio in Central Florida, where he shoots daily and develops new projects.