In March 2021, Nicolas Propes provided Marc Zyla with a series of headshots for professional and promotional use as a horn soloist. We used one of Marc’s favorite local establishments, WAKE Brewing, for the setting of this photo shoot. See more images from this photo shoot.
(Nicolas is fully vaccinated and proper COVID precautions were used.)
Marc featured one of Nicolas’ images in a social media post on March 20, 2021, just shortly after the photo shoot.
Hannah Holman shared Episode 9 of the Influential Female Cellists series on YouTube and Facebook with very positive feedback.
Riverfront Pops is one of the biggest annual musical events in the Quad City area. Nicolas was hired to document the 2020 Riverfront Pops concert featuring the music of Fleetwood Mac. This performance took place during the COVID-19 pandemic and it was important to document the precautions taken by the QCSO musicians, staff, and audience. See more images from this photo shoot.
(Proper COVID precautions were used during this photo shoot.)
A social media post on the QCSO Facebook page featuring the photos of Nicolas Propes.
In January 2020, Nicolas took headshots of Quad City Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Mark Russell Smith for use in professional publications of the QCSO.
In January 2020, Nicolas took headshots of Quad City Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Mark Russell Smith for use in professional publications of the QCSO.
In January 2020, Nicolas took headshots of Quad City Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Mark Russell Smith for use in professional publications of the QCSO.
Images taken by Nicolas Propes, including the headshot of Music Director and Conductor Mark Russell Smith along with the overhead view of the Orchestra, were used in the QCSO’s 2020-21 Season Brochure.
A Facebook post from the QCSO page featuring the Signature Series II: Holiday Brass video.
The InnerTuba video produced by Light Captured Images was used to promote Jon Hodkin’s travels and garner support for future tours. In this screenshot, the video has been used in a Facebook post and pinned to the top of InnerTuba’s Facebook page.
A Facebook post utilizing the QCSO Signature Series II: Holiday Brass video.
Episodes of Influential Female Cellists were used by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra to promote Hannah Holman’s solo performance with the Symphony in October of 2019.
The Walt Whitman - Autumn Rivulets video, featuring Augustana poet/professor Rebecca Wee, was used in social media marketing for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks I concert in the 2019-20 season.
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra performs their annual Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops concert. This year featured vocalist Tony Vincent and the music of Queen.
August 2019
A social media post from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra featuring Nicolas’ photographs of the event.
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra performs their annual Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops concert. This year featured vocalist Tony Vincent and the music of Queen.
August 2019
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra performs their annual Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops concert. This year featured vocalist Tony Vincent and the music of Queen.
August 2019
A social media post from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra featuring Nicolas’ photographs of the event.
Nicolas’ work is often showcased on the Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s social media pages - sometimes to market concerts; sometimes to provide look-backs to their fantastic events.
British tuba player and cyclist Jon Hodkin of InnerTuba visited the Quad Cities during the summer of 2019. Nicolas helped facilitate his stay, arranged media coverage, and photographed his performances throughout the area for use in social media posts and future promotional campaigns.
British tuba player and cyclist Jon Hodkin of InnerTuba visited the Quad Cities during the summer of 2019. Nicolas helped facilitate his stay, arranged media coverage, and photographed his performances throughout the area for use in social media posts and future promotional campaigns.
British tuba player and cyclist Jon Hodkin of InnerTuba visited the Quad Cities during the summer of 2019. Nicolas helped facilitate his stay, arranged media coverage, and photographed his performances throughout the area for use in social media posts and future promotional campaigns.
A photo taken by Nicolas Propes during Jon Hodkin’s visit to the Quad Cities was used in media coverage as Jon continued his travels to Minnesota.
In 2019, photographer Steve Klindt had a solo exhibit of his collection “Pictures of Things I’ve Never Seen” displayed at the Galesburg (IL) Civic Art Center. Nicolas documented the evening of the gallery opening and Q&A session with the artist the following morning.
In 2019, photographer Steve Klindt had a solo exhibit of his collection “Pictures of Things I’ve Never Seen” displayed at the Galesburg (IL) Civic Art Center. Nicolas documented the evening of the gallery opening and Q&A session with the artist the following morning.
In 2019, photographer Steve Klindt had a solo exhibit of his collection “Pictures of Things I’ve Never Seen” displayed at the Galesburg (IL) Civic Art Center. Nicolas documented the evening of the gallery opening and Q&A session with the artist the following morning.
In 2019, photographer Steve Klindt had a solo exhibit of his collection “Pictures of Things I’ve Never Seen” displayed at the Galesburg (IL) Civic Art Center. Nicolas documented the evening of the gallery opening and Q&A session with the artist the following morning.
In 2019, photographer Steve Klindt had a solo exhibit of his collection “Pictures of Things I’ve Never Seen” displayed at the Galesburg (IL) Civic Art Center. Nicolas documented the evening of the gallery opening and Q&A session with the artist the following morning.
In 2019, photographer Steve Klindt had a solo exhibit of his collection “Pictures of Things I’ve Never Seen” displayed at the Galesburg (IL) Civic Art Center. Nicolas documented the evening of the gallery opening and Q&A session with the artist the following morning.
In 2019, photographer Steve Klindt had a solo exhibit of his collection “Pictures of Things I’ve Never Seen” displayed at the Galesburg (IL) Civic Art Center. Nicolas documented the evening of the gallery opening and Q&A session with the artist the following morning.
In 2019, photographer Steve Klindt had a solo exhibit of his collection “Pictures of Things I’ve Never Seen” displayed at the Galesburg (IL) Civic Art Center. Nicolas documented the evening of the gallery opening and Q&A session with the artist the following morning.
A social media post using Nicolas’ photos made by photographer Steve Klindt after his gallery opening and Q&A session in May 2019.
Video made by Nicolas for the International Double Reed Society Conference 2020 is used across social media and the internet as part of their advertising and awareness campaign.
A behind-the-scenes shot from a video production for the Figge Art Museum (IA) titled “Finding Beauty: Supporting Arts Education”.
A behind-the-scenes shot from a video production for the Figge Art Museum (IA) titled “Finding Beauty: Supporting Arts Education”.
A behind-the-scenes shot of Hannah Holman as we filmed Episode 6 of the Influential Female Cellists series.
A behind-the-scenes shot of Hannah Holman as we filmed Episode 6 of the Influential Female Cellists series.
A behind-the-scenes shot of Hannah Holman as we filmed Episode 6 of the Influential Female Cellists series.
Singer/Songwriter Langhorn Slim taken at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers in Maquoketa, Iowa, June 22, 2018.
After posting a photo from the concert on my Instagram account, Langhorn Slim’s official account shared the image on their feed. June 23, 2018
Andrew Parker, oboe, performs the Strauss Oboe Concert with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. March 3, 2019
This iconic skull is mounted to the fence post leading up to the barn at Codfish Hollow uniquely welcoming concert-goers as they head to the stage. June 22, 2018
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers has used my picture of their iconic fence post multiple times as their profile picture on Facebook. June 22, 2018
A behind-the-scenes shot of Hannah Holman as we filmed Episode 5 of the “Influential Female Cellists” Series. April, 2019
A behind-the-scenes shot of Hannah Holman as we filmed Episode 5 of the “Influential Female Cellists” Series. April, 2019
A behind-the-scenes shot of Hannah Holman as we filmed Episode 5 of the “Influential Female Cellists” Series. April, 2019
Clarinetist, Daniel Won, performing Bernstein’s Clarinet Sonata with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra at the Adler Theatre. December 2, 2018
Mark Russell Smith, conductor of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. 2018
From Mississippi Valley Blues Society Blues Fest 2018, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer was by far the most energetic performer on stage. July 7, 2018
Every angle seemed to be a good angle to capture this energetic performer. July 7, 2018
Brandon "Taz" Niederauer and his band from the 2018 Mississippi Valley Blues Society Blues Festival. July 7, 2018
Elise Testone, singer for Brandon "Taz" Niederauer, shared my image on her Instagram account. July, 2018
Singer Shaun Murphy performs on the main stage at the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival 2018. July 7, 2018
Singer Shaun Murphy performs on the main stage at the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival 2018. July 7, 2018
Some of the smaller and local acts perform at the Tent Stage at the Mississippi Valley Blues Society Blues Festival 2018. July 7, 2018
Legendary singer/guitarist Jonny Lang performs on the main stage at the 2018 Mississippi Valley Blues Festival. It was a marvelous performance and made for some great pictures, especially with the beautiful lighting echoing the color of his guitar. July 7, 2018
Legendary singer/guitarist Jonny Lang performs on the main stage at the 2018 Mississippi Valley Blues Festival. It was a marvelous performance and made for some great pictures, especially with the beautiful lighting echoing the color of his guitar. July 7, 2018
In 2016, I took professional head shots of all the musicians in the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for use in their publications and promotional material.
Clarinetist, Daniel Won, performs Bernstein’s Clarinet Sonata with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. December 3, 2018
In 2016, I took professional head shots of all the musicians in the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for use in their publications and promotional material.
Nicolas Propes’ headshots of members of the orchestra are used in various ways by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra including in print assets, such as concert programs, and digital assets, such as the QCSO website.
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities used Nicolas’ photo of oboist Andrew Parker in their marketing campaign for Dr. Parker’s performance.