MODEL PORTFOLIO

Nicia John

Current Location: Montréal, Canada

I’m a movement-driven model with three years of experience collaborating with photographers across Europe, Canada and the Caribbean. My background in ballet brings a strong sense of movement and expression to every shoot. I’ve worked with Ardene for their May 2024 MOVE Collection and created UGC content for Jolimay Biomolecular. I’m currently expanding into fashion editorial and commercial work and look forward to creating with you!

Karon Marechau Boutique

AUGUST 2019 | Fort Jeudy, Grenada
Photographer Careem Gilbert @careem.gilbert and Stylist Jaime Rodney @jaime.lee.rodney

Along the sun-drenched shores of Fort Jeudy, the Caribbean breeze carries the scent of salt and blooms, brushing gently across vibrant fabrics and effortless elegance.

Every pop of color dances in harmony with the turquoise coast, telling a story of boutique charm, tropical energy, and the subtle luxury of island life.

MARSEILLE BALLET

SEPTEMBER 2023 | Marseille, France
Photographer Didier Cousinet @didfrommars

Along the golden avenues of Place Castellane, the Marseille breeze drifts past the grand fountain, lifting the edges of my flouncy floral dress.

Nicia John, Black Ballerina Marseille, France

As the sun sinks behind the city, its light glimmers off the fountain’s marble, tracing each turn and leap across the palace stones.

AIX-EN-PROVENCE BALLET

OCTOBER 2023 | Aix-en-Provence, France
Photographer Vladimir Aysine @les.photos.de.vlay

Through the lively evening streets of Aix-en-Provence, I darted across the main square, contorting and spinning as diners paused mid-bite to watch, captivated by every pose and turn.

Nicia John, Black Ballerina, Model Aix-en-Provence, France

Strangers formed a semi-circle with cameras raised, and even when the photographer paused, I reminded myself, “I’m on stage, just dance,” letting the city itself become my audience in the most exhilarating performance of anonymity.

ARDENE MOVE Campaign

APRIL 2024 | Montréal Canada
Ardene Inc.

Stepping onto my first brand set, surrounded by other extras and lead actors, I felt the energy and precision of a professional shoot buzzing all around me.

By the end of the day, I’d caught the thrill of commercial storytelling, discovering a new love for being on set and moving with the camera’s rhythm.

JAMAICA BALLET

MAY 2024 | Kingston, Jamaica
Photographers Nassan Okean @nassanokean and Ashley Photos

Visiting Jamaica, my mother’s native land, for the first time was surreal. She's always shared memories of her visits to Jamaica as a child at the Kingston Royal Botanical Gardens.

Nicia John, Black Ballerina, Model Kingston, Jamaica

Surrounded by palm shade and gigantic greenery, I blended into the forest green, letting the stillness of the landscape shape my compositions.

MONTREAL BALLET

OCTOBER 2024 | Montréal, Canada
Photographer Gean Cartier @gean_cartier

Wandering through the cobblestone streets of Old Port Montreal, I moved between historic facades as the autumn air settled in and the city slowed around me.