"Essence: The Connection between Realms of Ancestral memory and Self” is a series of original photographs curated and creatively composed through my photographic practices. Each photograph holds memory of my Culture and creative journey from past to present. My intention is to carry forth powerful stories of Culture sharing the importance of our people’s resilience and of the Dreaming through contemporary art practices and storytelling.

Essence : "The connection between realms of ancestral memory and self"

Virtual Gallery


Immersive Virtual art gallery experience, sharing stories of Multidisciplinary artist Samantha JC Nest's


Sharing Stories


Stories from behind the Camera

Essence the Book


A hand curated zine displaying artworks of artist Samantha JC Nest. purchase your copy today!

Future Creative Project direction & Collaborations


Delving into future Project directions and planning through gallery curation and connecting with likeminded Businesses through advertising and promotion

Multidisciplinary Artist
focused in Creative Photography & Design

Hi, My name is Samantha June

Campbell Nest

Sharing Stories of Culture and Connection

I'm an Artistic and Creative photographer with a deep passion for capturing the raw, candid moments that connect us to each other and the land we walk upon.

I am a Proud Ngunnawal Woman living on Bundjalung Country.

I acknowledge and pay my respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land the people of the Bundjalung Nation, whereby I reside. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present. 



What is your Photography Style?


My photography style is a blend of artistic, candid, and documentary approaches. I strive to capture the raw and authentic moments of your story, focusing on the genuine emotions and connection.. I believe that the most beautiful photographs are those that tell a story, and I ensure that every image I create is a true reflection of your unique journey.


Immersive Gallery

A virtual reality gallery tour


Join me in an immersive Online Art gallery experience of moments and meaning designed and curated by artist and photographer Samantha JC Nest. This gallery exhibition explores themes of Cultural identity, Ancestral memory and self. 

WALK WITH ME

Step into a journey where past, present and future join as one in an interactive self guided experience that shares stories of Country and Connection.

“The future we carry, is with the stories we share.’ -Samantha JC Nest

This collection is an offering of remembrance, reconnection, and belonging. It invites the viewer to slow down and listen to what the photographs evoke within. Moving through realms of rediscovery and connection of past, and present, through both the seen and unseen forces held in memory, held in body, held in spirit and held within the land.” (Nest, 2025)

stories of people and place

THE FACES BEHIND THE ARTWORKS

Click below to hear their stories

My intention is to carry forth powerful stories of Culture and First Nation's people's sharing Stories of the Dreaming through contemporary art practices and storytelling.


"I’m excited to share my creative art pieces and the way they are reflected through various mediums"

Creating the book

This publication is a journey to self through the bindings of Ancestral memory and eternal stories of place. It interweaves Kronos and Kairos, bending memory of the soul and spirit through cyclical transformations of becoming. A tangible memory to hold and reflect upon.

Connect. Hold. Share

Future Creative Project direction


I am continuously exploring and advancing my creative artworks through experimentation in a variety of creative fields through the exploration of Cultural identity and sharing Stories of Deep meaning embracing the connection between the seen and the unseen.


Future creative project directions

  • Experiment with mixed media, blending photography, painting, and digital art.
  • Collaborate with other artists, collectives, and galleries to create immersive exhibitions.
  • Explore themes of identity and the psyche, nature, and human connection through bold, expressive visuals on landscape
  • Development of my series of limited-edition prints for collectors and enthusiasts.
  • Virtual reality exploration through drone work and projection mapping creating Immersive experiences for viewers



As these artworks progress i am always looking for and open to connecting and creating on Country with Mob.


I'm open to all collaborations, commissions, and gallery opportunities, and I would love to further discuss directions in bringing my artwork to new spaces and new shared experiences to carry these stories and their representation .




LOOKING TO DOCUMENT YOUR CREATIVE STORY TELLING EXPERIENCE?

Collaborate and commission your personal narrative journey

WE OFFER A FULL CLIENT EXPERIENCE


ALLOW US TO CURATE YOUR VISION INTO A FULL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE.

FROM PRINTED PUBLICATION TO DIGITAL VIRTUAL REALITY GALLERY EXPERIENCES



ALL SERVICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF 1 HR PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

Please share with me any details you may have as you allow me to bring to life your creative vison to life.

Contact

For all other inquiries, collaborations, or gallery submissions, please reach out via: