motion & wanderlust

when i found photography, i found my voice.

I see my images as my life’s work, a never-ending path of discovery through my journey in this world.

I try to bridge nature with the dystopian reality of modern life mixed with my relentless pursuit of adventure.

I do not like to put myself in a box, my images are simply a reflection of what makes me feel alive.

i portray the magic i see in the world to spark curiosity in people’s hearts.

Email: contact.nicopadilla@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (619) 386 9273

From Tijuana, b.c. mexico.
Currently based in San Francisco Bay Area, California.

Publications

Event Coverage

Acura Grand Prix - Long Beach, California
Air & Water by Luftgekühlt - Costa Mesa, California
Carburetors & Coffee by Iron & Resin - Ventura, California
Distinguished Gentleman Ride - Santa Monica, California
X Games - Ventura, California
Handbuilt Show by Revival Motorcycles + BMW Motorrad - Los Angeles, California

Exhibitions

Sophart Gallery Exhibition - Polanco, Mexico City, May 2023
Sophart Gallery Exhibition - San Pedro Garza García, Monterrey N.L., November 2022
Art Expo Alesmith Brewing - San Diego, California, July 2022
Pop-Up Exhibition - Mission Bay, San Diego, California, February 2022
Expo Art Baja - Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, October 2021

Collaborations & Achievements

Calendar Brand Collaboration - Bask Kombucha + Valchini Solar Care, 2024
Guest Speaker - Camping Talks Festival, Rosarito, Baja California, October 2023
Product Launch Collaboration - Valchini Solar Care Brand, December 2022
Medium Fine Art Photography Member - San Diego, California, 2021-Present

Skills

Interests