South Coast photographer, mother, professional chaos-wrangler, and the heart behind By Mia Fae
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I photograph weddings, motherhood and the beautifully in-between moments that shape a life.
My work leans nostalgic and emotive, with a quiet cinematic feel but not in a dramatic, windswept movie kind of way. More in a “this feels like you” kind of way. I’m drawn to movement, connection and the honest chaos that makes your story yours. The wind in your veil. Toddlers clinging to suit jackets. Hands finding each other without thinking.
Hi!
I love it when my couples don’t just book me for one day. I'll photograph their wedding, their maternity (in no particular order), then the babies who grow into wild little humans. I’m in it for the long haul. Not just to document milestones, but to build something real along the way. I genuinely care about the people in front of my camera.
When you invite me in, you’re not hiring someone to quietly stand back and tick boxes. I’m adjusting dresses, calming nerves, reading the room, stepping in when needed and disappearing when something real is unfolding. I’m a little awkward, a little chaotic which usually helps everyone else relax.
I care deeply about preserving this season of your life as it actually is. Not over-posed. Not over-perfected. Just honest, layered, and completely yours.
I chase feeling... and feeling is rarely polished.
(Me loving how awesome your photos are!)
