We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Victoria Mirabella a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Victoria, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

One of the greatest things my parents did right was encouraging me to pursue my dreams, even though it´s not the most predictable career path. They never tried to steer me towards something more stable; they trusted me to follow my passion, and from the beginning, they supported me, investing in my education and cheering me on when the future felt uncertain. My parents’ support is what gave me the confidence to chase my dream, and it’s a huge part of why I am where I am today.

Victoria, 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 was born and raised in Argentina, but I´m also an Italian citizen. I now live in Nashville, Tennessee, but I have moved a lot in my 36 years. I was so lucky to spend 2 years in Barcelona, where I met my husband, who is from Ohio. We both moved to the Middle East 6 months after we got married, then to Washington, DC, where we spent 18 months. I have had many amazing experiences in my life, one of which was working with Farras Oran in Amman, Jordan. He is the Queen´s photographer, but he is also an amazing friend who helped shape me into the wedding photographer I am today.

I started my career as a Fashion photographer, my sister is a Fashion designer, and we worked a lot together. I still do every time I go back to Barcelona. I transitioned to Weddings 6 years ago, and I love it so much. I really enjoy getting to know my couples and their stories.

What makes me stand apart as a photographer is the way I approach storytelling. I don’t just aim to take pretty pictures I want to capture people as they truly are, in those unscripted, fleeting moments that reveal their essence. My style blends documentary honesty with an editorial eye, so the result feels both timeless and elevated. At the heart of it, I focus on making people feel at ease in front of the camera, because I believe the most powerful images come when someone feels comfortable enough to be themselves. I am fascinated by how a single image could hold so much emotion and memory, honoring people’s stories, preserving the chapters of their lives in a way that feels authentic and lasting. For me, photography isn’t just a job; it’s a privilege to be invited into people’s lives and trusted to capture their most meaningful moments.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

For me, the most rewarding aspect of photography is knowing that I’m giving my clients something that lasts far beyond the moment itself. A photograph has the power to hold not just an image, but a feeling, a time, a place, something people can return to years later and be instantly transported back to. That’s what brings me joy: knowing that my work becomes part of someone’s story, something they can hold onto as life moves forward.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

Resilience has been a big part of my journey as a photographer, especially because my husband’s career requires us to move frequently, sometimes across the country, sometimes across the world. Each move means starting over, building a new network, and introducing myself to an entirely new creative community. While that can be challenging, I’ve learned to see it as a gift. Every new place brings fresh experiences, new adventures, and opportunities to learn from talented photographers and artists around the world.

What keeps me grounded is being very intentional about building connections wherever I go. I love weaving myself into each new wedding community and finding my tribe of creatives and clients. Those relationships not only help me grow as a business owner, but they also push me to evolve as an artist and as a person. Moving so often has taught me adaptability, openness, and the importance of truly connecting with people, qualities that I believe have made me a stronger photographer and person

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.victoriamirabella.com
• Instagram: @vicky.m_ph

Image Credits

My portrait photo: Photographer: Sayi Serra