Drea Nicole is a cutting edge businesswoman and photographic artist. An Atlanta based creative, her photography career started to take off after a mentorship program with world renowned photographer, Derek Blanks. In just a few short years, Drea has made an indelible impact in the industry with her distinctive approach to capturing photos that masterfully tell stories. 

Drea’s career consists of a wide range of clientele and projects—all of which reflect the depth of her talent and prowess. Her roster of clients include the likes of Tyra Banks, Usher, Fantasia, Wale, Michelle Williams, Sarah Jakes-Roberts, and Chandler Moore of Maverick City Music. Her photography has been featured in Sheen, Hype Hair, Mielle Organics, Upscale, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Google, TVOne, BounceTV, Soul Train Music Awards, BET, BETher, WeTV, Bravo, VH1, Black Enterprise, Crème’ of Nature, Nationwide, Forbes, and numerous TV shows and films. She has also shot various campaigns for Steve Madden, Oil of Olay, Ivy Park, Life Cereal, and many more. In 2022, Drea shot the cover of the prestigious magazines, Essence and Jet. 

More than a photographer, Drea is also the creator and owner of Rebel Home—a collection of luxury home essentials. The collection includes candles, room sprays, body butters and more. She is also the creator of two digital magazines, Rebel Lifestyle and Rebel Kids. The entire Rebel brand is an ode to culture disruptors and trendsetters. In 2023, Drea became the co-founder of “My Brand Is Black”, a movement and marketplace that uplifts Black owned businesses. MBIB is an innovative means to elevate the exposure of black owned businesses by curating local popup shops that feature a wide range of goods. The popups have been highly successful, accomplishing the main goal: to generate visibility and value for black businesses. Additionally, Drea is a dedicated mentor to other aspiring photographers and creatives. 

The Virginia native is dedicated to raising her two beautiful children, continually growing the Drea Nicole and Rebel brands, and further perfecting her craft.