Nina Wells, also known as “9”, is a 23-year-old artist dedicated to highlighting the possibility of image-making. Nina was born and raised in South Euclid, Ohio, and began her journey in Photography at the age of 16. What started as taking photos overlapped with motivational words for her peers, and turned into a thriving passion to connect with the world. After receiving the Best Photography Portfolio Award of her Senior Class, Nina attended Columbus College of Art & Design in 2018 to learn more about herself and her relationship with Photography.

Through her Adobe workshop courses, Nina fell in love with the transformative aspect of Photography and began to create more conceptual, vibrant, and digitally manipulated images. The 2020 Pandemic forced her to connect with her audience in a new way, by creating imagery inspired by connecting to nature, amplifying community, and embracing change. Her goal is to collaborate with God in order to create an impact that surpasses her lifetime and understanding.

Attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography in 2022 from Columbus College of Art & Design