The Art of Nesha Kaye…

CAPTURING EVERYDAY MOMENTS, IN MINIATURE: A VISUAL STORYTELLER’S LENS

Black Photographer

HI, I’M NESHA KAYE

A photographer and storyteller based in San Antonio, Texas.

I’m a photographer who’s a storyteller and a storyteller who’s a photographer, who just so happens to use miniatures and dioramas to bring those stories to life.

FROM THE BLOG

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Reflecting on My 9th Diorama Calendar
Reflecting on My 9th Diorama Calendar

It’s hard to believe that 2025 will mark my ninth calendar! It all started back in 2016 when I made my first one as table gifts for the Integrity Toys Supermodel Convention.

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The Process Behind Creating My Diorama Calendar
The Process Behind Creating My Diorama Calendar

Planning my yearly calendar is a labor of love. It requires careful thought, from coming up with a theme and developing a range of concepts, to selecting a cohesive color palette and sourcing new pieces for each scene.

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Creating Comfort in the Everyday with “Tales of a Homebody”
Creating Comfort in the Everyday with “Tales of a Homebody”

As a self-proclaimed homebody, my home is more than just where I live—it’s my sanctuary, the place where I feel the most like myself. So, it feels perfectly fitting that this year’s calendar revolves around everything I love about home.

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Embracing Fall Creativity with "Tales of a Homebody”
Embracing Fall Creativity with "Tales of a Homebody”

Fall is one of my favorite seasons—not just for the crisp weather or the joy of bringing out my favorite boots, but because it sparks my creative energy. It's the time of year when I dive deep into the planning and production of my annual calendar, and this year, I’m more excited than ever.

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  • "I've always done exactly what I wanted to do, regardless of what was out there. I just stick to that principle and I'm a much happier person as a result."

    Lorna Simpson

  • "Observe the life moving like a river around you and realize that the images you make may become part of the collective history of the time that you are living in."

    Eli Reed

  • "You should be able to look at me and see my work."

    Roy Decarava

  • "If you don't have anything to say, your photographs aren't going to say much."

    Gordon Parks

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