MIA ISABELLA       
      PHOTOGRAPHY

For bodies, identities, stories that deserve care

Part photographer, part hype-person, part documentarian— I create a welcoming and safe space for you to show up as you, then capture the magic that presents itself.

Big, gay, magical portraiture for multi-hyphenates, creatives, and humans who            to fit in a box.

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Authentic easeful headshots for performers, artists, business owners, and professionals of all kinds. 

headshots

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Unique portraiture that matches your vision. Let's make something together.

PORTRAITS

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Weddings, elopements, engagement and proposals. However you'd like to celebrate your love, we are here!

weddings

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Does your full team need new  professional headshots? Look no further. 

corporate

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MIA

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I started this business after finding my natural role in my community as an empower-er (this is a made up word, I know, but it feels right). I see my work, and the spaces I create as a trampoline for others to bloom and blossom in real time. To put it simply, I see having your photos taken as a form of self-care. 

Someone once observed me by saying, “Mia, you do everything like how you paint.” For context: when I paint, I use my fingers. I attach movement, body, and spirit, and it’s often a big mess— in the end something beautiful comes out of it. 

Often, that’s how it feels having your photograph taken. You show up, you have a vision, and then you move, play, and shape your way to the final product.

That's where the magic is.  

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I'm a words of affirmation girlie

so Here's what my clients are saying

"She pours energy and laser focus into you, making you feel like you're the most important person in the room."
— Max & Sabrina (they/them, she/her)
"Every time I've worked with Mia I've left feeling confident, empowered, and ready to take on anything."
— Glori Dei Fillipone (they/them)
"It's like stepping into a dreamy, queer-friendly wonderland where you feel totally safe to shine."
— Miki Abraham (they/them)
"It was a great destination to capture the best part of myself. I loved all the encouragement and inspiration that was found to bring my best self out."
— Daniel Quintanilla (he/him)
"I got some AMMMMAAAAAAZING shots while genuinely feeling beautiful in the process. Mia has truly mastered the art of putting love in everything they do."
— Kayla Carpenter (she/her)
"Mia will yes-and you, hype you up, and make you feel like you belong right where you are. Exactly as you are."
— Ellee E (she/her)
"I felt supported, listened to, beautiful, and just had such a fun 2.5 hours hanging out! The pictures turned out beyond my wildest imagination."
— Lauren Meece (she/her)
"Mia has an undefinable talent for making her subjects feel their very best behind her camera, bringing out confidence in people that they didn't even know they had."
— Cat Barker (she/her)
"If you feel unphotogenic, Mia will prove you wrong. So creative, kind, patient, and talented — best photographer ever!"
— Tracy McClendon (she/her)
"Mia manages to be an absolute pro and your best friend on set, championing you the entire time while taking epic photos effortlessly."
— Sabrina Reitman (she/her)
"She pours energy and laser focus into you, making you feel like you're the most important person in the room."
— Max & Sabrina (they/them, she/her)
"Every time I've worked with Mia I've left feeling confident, empowered, and ready to take on anything."
— Glori Dei Fillipone (they/them)
"It's like stepping into a dreamy, queer-friendly wonderland where you feel totally safe to shine."
— Miki Abraham (they/them)
"A great destination to capture the best part of myself — I loved all the encouragement found to bring my best self out."
— Daniel Quintanilla (he/him)
"I got some amazing shots while genuinely feeling beautiful in the process. Mia has truly mastered the art of putting love in everything they do."
— Kayla Carpenter (she/her)
"Mia will yes-and you, hype you up, and make you feel like you belong right where you are. Exactly as you are."
— Ellee E (she/her)
"I felt supported, listened to, beautiful, and just had such a fun time. The pictures turned out beyond my wildest imagination."
— Lauren Meece (she/her)
"She has a unique talent for easing any and all nerves and bringing out confidence in people that they didn't even know they had."
— Cat Barker (she/her)
"If you feel unphotogenic, Mia will prove you wrong. So creative, kind, patient, and talented — best photographer ever!"
— Tracy McClendon (she/her)
"Mia manages to be an absolute pro and your best friend on set, championing you the entire time while taking epic photos effortlessly."
— Sabrina Reitman (she/her)
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From headshots to portraits to weddings, we do it all.

the portfolio

Anyone remember that children’s show, Out of the Box? Where they stack a bunch of cardboard boxes and when you crawl inside it’s a magical playground of fun and joy? Well….That’s kinda the vibe here. 

In the middle of a commercial warehouse building, in NYC (Long Island City to be exact!), you go down the halls, open our door, and are immediately transported into a space where we can create anything. 

The Treehouse

(aka my studio space)

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You deserve photos that feel like you.

Let's create something that looks like YOU—relaxed, open, authentic. Whether it's headshots, branding photos, your wedding, or all of the above—I'm here for it. 

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