By Marty Sabota

Lightning Bear Productions

Nathaniel Chadwick, a senior at the University of North Texas, is majoring in international studies with a specialization in national security and counterterrorism.

So what does he want to be when he grows up, er, graduates in May?

“I’d like a career in photography,” said the 24-year-old Denton resident. “I don’t plan to do anything with my major.”

His major doesn’t lend himself to any exposure, photography-wise, but he has found an opportunity to showcase his work at a Denton bistro called Café Du Luxe.

Café Du Luxe has an entire wall designated solely for the purpose of featuring some of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area’s brightest and most exciting artists on a monthly basis.

Chadwick, who is studying to receive his bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences, was selected by Café Du Luxe owner David Carles as the artist for January. The wall covered with his photography is his first high-profile venue.

Chadwick has been pursuing his passion for photography for six years. He said it began when he picked up a point and shoot camera and “it just felt right. I just loved taking pictures.”

“My inspiration comes from the world I see around me, including all kinds of places and people and capturing rare moments in time, Chadwick said. “My objective is to show people the world they see every day from a perspective that most have never seen.”

Chadwick has won a number of awards for his photography and several of his shots can be seen on the labels of Jones Soda bottles nationwide.

My pictures always have a story behind them, and my style is unique with my own personal touch on every image,” Chadwick said.

To see examples of Nathaniel’s work, visit: www.nchadwick.com. And Nathaniel’s “meet the artist night” will be at Café Du Luxe on Sunday, Jan. 24, from 5-7 p.m.

If you’re looking for a great place to enjoy an espresso and discuss, Café Du Luxe is your place.

Café Du Luxe is located at 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd, near the Cinemark. It is open Monday though Thursday from 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday from 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.