Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kira Miller. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Kira, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you tell us a bit about who your hero is and the influence they’ve had on you?
That is always a tough question for me to answer. One person who I haven’t met but am truly inspired by is Brene Brown. Her research on how shame, courage, and vulnerability impact human connection has changed my life. I found her message when I was in a dark time in my life, and it filled me with hope and courage in ways I desperately needed.
This has influenced my journey both professionally and personally as it has helped me embrace authenticity. I no longer hustle to feel like I’m a good enough photographer. I don’t feel the need to compare myself to others who may seem more polished or talented. I’ve learned to fully embrace my talents and strengths. This has helped me gain confidence and the ability to cheer on others in my profession as well.
Kira, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I’m a Saint Paul, Minnesota based portrait photographer. I have a soft spot for family portraits, but I also love photographing graduates and couples. When I’m not shooting, you’ll find me paddleboarding, spending time with my people, or watching football.
I’m from Washington state and have been in Minnesota for a few years. I’ve enjoyed meeting so many new people in Minnesota.
I’ve been a photographer for 8 years and it fills my soul in inexpressible ways. My photography style is natural, fun, and sincere. I strive to capture genuine emotion and to create beautiful, timeless photographs for people to enjoy for years to come. I believe that relationships change over time and that it’s important for them to be captured in all the various seasons of life. Each season is truly beautiful, and I find joy capturing them through my camera.
What do you find most rewarding about being creative?
I capture otherwise forgotten days in my client’s lives. I don’t photograph births, weddings, or big important ceremonies. I photograph families on the same day that they may have had soccer practice, dentist appointments, play dates, or any of the other daily activities that compose our lives. I think that makes this work even more significant. I photograph families on any average evening. These simple, seemingly mundane days for families can seem to blur together. Amongst that chaos, I get the opportunity to give families frozen, meaningful glimpses of what matters most.
There are no big life events here in my photography. But there is joy, connection, and authenticity.
It is an honor to capture the beauty of the love between families. That to me is the most rewarding thing about being a photographer.
Any resources you can share with us that might be helpful to other creatives?
There are several talented photographers who are also educators for professional photographers. Learning and gaining more education from a few of the photographers I’ve taken courses from have helped my growth and progress in invaluable ways. I wish I had known about these resources earlier in my career. If you are a creative just getting started in your business, reach out to others in your field. I’ve found that 95% of the time, people are willing to help and are all about community over competition. You don’t have to do it all on your own.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.photoaffect.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photo.affect.photography/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhotoAffect/
- Other: Email: [email protected]
Image Credits
Photo Affect Photography