Introduction to Lisa Nalven. 2:03 min. Interview: Raymond Elman. Post-Production: Lee Skye. Music: Simon Mathewson. Recorded via ZOOM 3/24/2026. Miami.
LISA NALVEN is a former professional dancer turned professional photographer. She has danced and photographed worldwide.
She grew up in a bar/restaurant/nightclub in Manhattan, owned and operated by her family. This gave her the skills to talk and connect with all sorts of people from all walks of life.
After moving to South Florida, Nalven became one of the main photographers of the Bold Beauty Project – creating transformative portraits of women with disabilities.
The videos below were recorded via Zoom, are organized by Success Factor, and run between 30 seconds and 9 minutes. Click on any video. You must be connected to the Internet to view the videos.
COMMUNITY VALUES: 3:06 min.
Where did you grow up and what was your first awareness of art of any discipline?
DEVELOP A VOICE: 3:01 min.
Tell us about some of your experiences at the High School of Performing Arts.
SERENDIPITY: 3:01 min.
What was your evolution after High School of Performing Arts?
CREATES A UNIQUE PERSONAL BRAND: 3:45 min.
Tell us about your transition from dance to photography.
COMMUNITY VALUES: 1:12 min.
We used to be on the Special Olympics planning committee for an annual event at Oceania in Sunny Isles Beach.
COMMUNITY VALUES: 4:01 min.
What are some of the best experiences you have had with your photo philanthropy?
EMPATHY: 3:10 min.
Tell us about the special photograph you made on National Overdose Awareness Day.
EMPATHY: 4:36 min.
Tell us about some of your experiences at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
INSIGHT & INSPIRATION: 5:12 min.
Are there any particular photographers that you tried to emulate?
PERSEVERANCE FURTHERS: 0:50 sec.
Tell us about your “street photography.”
CREATES A UNIQUE PERSONAL BRAND: 4:09 min.
How did you first connect with the Bold Beauty Project?
COLLABORATION: 1:00 min.
The late photographer Robert Zuckerman used to insist on using the term “make a photograph” instead of “take” a photograph.
CREATES A UNIQUE PERSONAL BRAND: 0:59 sec.
How does your dance background impact your photography?
CREATES A UNIQUE PERSONAL BRAND: 3:53 min.
Tell us about your extraordinary photograph of your niece Gabriela.
CREATES A UNIQUE PERSONAL BRAND: 5:45 min.
Tell us about your book project.
CRITICAL THINKING: 8:50 min.
Let’s discuss your spiritual journey, beginning with the level of religiosity of your youth.
