Nick Valenti earned a BFA Degree in ART/Photography in 1980 and a MA degree in ART/Photography from Wayne State University in 1984. He began his teaching career at Oakland Community College as an adjunct instructor in 1983. in 1996, Nick became a full-time Faculty member at Oakland Community College in both analog and digital photography. In 1995, he introduced the first digital imaging courses to the curriculum at OCC. He enjoys teaching a wide range of courses in wet-lab (darkroom), digital imaging, studio practices, history of photography, and art appreciation. In 1998, Nick installed one of the few permanent Camera Obscuras in Michigan, turning his classroom into a teaching tool for optics and the invention of photography. In addition to his teaching, he serves as Chair of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills.

An avid collector of books on photography, Nick's interest in image-making spans the range from street photography to landscape and documentary photography. Among his favorite photographers are Eugène Atget, and Detroit native Harry Callahan. Nick lives in Northville with wife Marsha, sons Jack and Audie, and dog Apollo.

Nick Valenti earned a BFA Degree in ART/Photography in 1980 and a MA degree in ART/Photography from Wayne State University in 1984. He began his teaching career at Oakland Community College as an adjunct instructor in 1983. in 1996, Nick became a full-time Faculty member at Oakland Community College in both analog and digital photography. In 1995, he introduced the first digital imaging courses to the curriculum at OCC. He enjoys teaching a wide range of courses in wet-lab (darkroom), digital imaging, studio practices, history of photography, and art appreciation. In 1998, Nick installed one of the few permanent Camera Obscuras in Michigan, turning his classroom into a teaching tool for optics and the invention of photography. In addition to his teaching, he serves as Chair of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills.

An avid collector of books on photography, Nick's interest in image-making spans the range from street photography to landscape and documentary photography. Among his favorite photographers are Eugène Atget, and Detroit native Harry Callahan. Nick lives in Northville with wife Marsha, sons Jack and Audie, and dog Apollo.