Cinematic travel photography that sparks curiosity and fuels exploration

Nicole Allen

A little about me

I’m a travel photographer specialising in cinematic, story-led imagery that captures the atmosphere, beauty, and character of a place. My work sparks curiosity, fuels exploration, and helps destinations and experiences inspire real-world action.

Rock formations along the ocean with birds flying in the sky.
Three boats anchored along a riverbank at dusk, with dense tropical trees in the background.
Sunset view of the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a tall palm tree in the foreground and a dark blue sky.
A Rio de Janeiro cityscape with numerous buildings in the foreground and lush green mountains in the background, with a clear sky above.
A narrow cobblestone street in Santorini between pastel pink and peach buildings, leading toward palm trees and the ocean in the background.
Sunset over the ocean with clouds in the sky and gentle waves on the sandy beach in Puerto Escondido, Mexico.
Silhouette of the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado mountain during sunset with a small airplane in the sky.
A colonial-style courtyard in Arequipa, Peru with red walls, arched doorways, and potted plants, with the word 'SILENCIO' written on an arch.
An outdoor patio at sunset in Cartagena with colourful tables and chairs, string lights overhead, pink flowers on a wall, and a sunset sky with clouds.
A narrow alleyway between two buildings in Curacao, one with pink walls and the other with weathered, red-painted walls, leading towards the ocean with a partly cloudy sky overhead.
Ancient Inca ruins at Machu Picchu nestled high in the mountains with lush green valleys and clouds overhead
People sitting on stools at an outdoor café counter on a city street corner in Rio, with some standing nearby, under a traffic light showing red.
Photo of the ocean with a distant Little Corn island on the horizon, under a partly cloudy sky with the sun low on the right side.
View of a tropical island with palm trees seen from a shaded hut or shelter on the shore, with rocks in the water in the foreground.
Volcan de Fuego - A volcanic mountain emitting dark smoke during sunset or sunrise with a colourful sky background.
Person dressed in a colourful costume during Dia de lost Muertos with a vibrant, elaborate headdress resembling a dragon or mythical creature, standing on a cobblestone street at night in a city with lit buildings.
A coastal city at sunset with mountains in the background and a beach along the shoreline.
People sitting on stools at an outdoor food stand called Balcão, with a traffic light showing red, on a city street.
View of a serene bay with calm blue waters, two small islands covered in greenery, and a backdrop of mountainous terrain under a partly cloudy sky. A boat is docked near a wooden structure in the foreground.
Colorful street with colonial-style buildings, flags hanging from the buildings, parked cars, pedestrians, and a bright blue sky.
A scenic view of a tropical bay with boats anchored, surrounded by lush green hills and tall palm trees, with misty mountain ranges in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
People in colorful costumes celebrating Day of the Dead in Oaxaca with one person wearing a skull mask adorned with yellow marigold flowers and a crown of blue candles, and another person wearing a paper-mâché skull mask decorated with flowers.
A volcano erupting with smoke and ash rising from the summit during sunset.
A sunset over a river with cloudy sky and silhouetted trees in the distance, viewed from a boat or dock.
A flock of parrots flying in the sky above trees on a cloudy day.
Three boats docked along a riverbank with dense jungle foliage in the background.
A dark swamp or marsh with green plants on the edge, water reflecting tree branches, and sunlight filtering through the dense foliage.
A pink flamingo standing on one leg on a timber log in a lush green forest.
A narrow, cobblestone alleyway lined with white stucco buildings decorated with potted flowers, leading to a red door and trees in the distance, viewed through an arched passage.
Cloudy mountain landscape with green ridges and tall clouds in the sky.
A person walking on sand dunes in a desert under a sky with textured clouds, leaving footprints in the sand.
Buildings on a mountainside with rushing river in the foreground and forested mountains in the background.
A large body of water in the foreground with small waves, and desert mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
A small red vehicle parked on a sandy beach with a large rocky formation and rugged hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
A desert landscape with sandy dunes, a partly cloudy blue sky, and a row of short wooden posts with rocks placed on some of them in the foreground.
Group of brown and white pelicans perched on a rocky outcrop under a cloudy sky.

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