Heather Nigro
Heather Nigro is an American photographer, creative director, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Moxxii and works in editorial and portrait photography.
Early life
Nigro began photographing in high school, studying black-and-white film photography and traditional darkroom techniques. Her first camera was an Olympus OM-10. Early visits to New York City exposed her to the city’s music and cultural scenes.
Music Photography
Nigro began her career in live music photography, documenting performances at New York City venues including Irving Plaza, the Beacon Theatre, and Wetlands Preserve.
In the mid-1990s, she photographed bands including The Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, and Gov’t Mule. her work published in Relix Magazine and used for album covers.
Editorial and Fashion
Nigro later worked in editorial and fashion photography.Her photography has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, SPIN, Glamour, and Billboard.
Her assignments include photographing musician Duane Betts during the production of the Downtown Runaround music video, and activist Mariah Parker for Spin magazine.
Fine Art
Nigro’s projects include Blonde Ambition, a fine art series examining social perceptions of women’s hair, and Paradise Lost, documenting environmental damage and community recovery in Fort Myers, Florida, following Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Other projects include Power Play, Colorblind and a photographic study of Walden 7, a residential complex in Barcelona designed by Ricardo Bofill.
Nigro has participated in group exhibitions featuring women photographers, including the WeCreate with Printique exhibition in New York City in 2024.
Moxxii
In 2015, Nigro founded Moxxii, a firm that provides digital commerce and strategy services. She also established Moxxii Photo, which focuses on photography and art direction. She has spoken at industry conferences on retail and e-commerce.
Recognition
In 2025, Nigro received a Graphis Gold Award for a portrait of musician Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. The award included other photographers such as Nick Knight, Albert Watson, and Mark Seliger.