Arianna Nieves 

 Photography helps me understand myself better. I experiment with different angles and colors to express feelings that I can’t always put into words. I often begin my process by choosing a location that resonates with me and then explore what moments speak to me within that space. My photographs tell stories of solitude and reflection—being alone but not lonely. I want them to feel like sunshine on your skin or summer rain at night: peaceful and warm. 

When photographing people, I want my portraits to be a spontaneous moment shared between the subject and viewer. I guide my subjects gently, letting them move naturally, and I capture continuous frames to catch an alive, imperfect moment—like a frozen still from a film. 
Arianna Nieves, Concealed Stance, 2025. Digital inkjet print
Arianna Nieves, Whispers of Waves, 2025. Digital inkjet print



Arianna Nieves, Who Are You, 2025. Digital inkjet print





Arianna Nieves is a sophomore at the Young Women’s Leadership School of Manhattan.  She lives in the East Bronx and enjoys street, still-life, and macro photography.  She likes the small details and recurring moments that tell personal stories. In addition to photography, Ari works in painting, ceramics, and jewelry, and ice skates during the winter months. She loves the moon and astrology, kickboxing, and jellyfish, which are her favorite animals. Her Caribbean heritage and culture, music, and her friends and family inspire her daily.