Hi friends meet @evenkeelimagery. Miriam is a photographer, wife, LA native and lover of the ocean.
What social stigma does society need to get over?
Eesh- Where to even begin? The dehumanization of black people, the detention of brown people at the boarder, transphobia, women as "lesser than", breastfeeding in public, denial of climate change, "Society" has a lot of progress to make.
Where are some unusual places youโve been?
Mishima, Japan
The island of Elba off the coast of Italy
Copan, Honduras
Rohnert Park, Ca
When did something start out badly for you but in the end, it was great?
My love life. Ha! I sifted through a lot of wolves in sheep clothing before finding the man of my literal dreams.
How do you judge a person?
Call me basic but- Kindness and Honesty
What goal do you think humanity is not focused enough on achieving?
The alleviation of climate change.
Tell me one Miriam fun fact...
Hereโs three: I canโt really wink, I have a mild belly button phobia, and Iโve been able to do the splits since I was 4 years old
What tips or tricks have you picked up from your job / jobs?
Treating portraiture like self care for the subject- starting with deep breathing followed with other techniques to get clients to relax in front of the camera.
Which of your vices or bad habits would be the hardest to give up?
Honestly Iโm a very willful person and have experimented with giving up many of my vices including smoking, sugar, and drinking alcohol.
I'm currently working on limiting screen time which is especially challenging given that my job requires it.
Whatโs something that everyone, absolutely everyone, in the entire world can agree on?
Love is good.
Whatโs some insider knowledge that only people in your line of work have?
Weddings bring our strange sides of people and even though we live in a selfie culture- most non-models are quite uncomfortable in front of an actual camera/photography.
What is paradise?
My paradise is pretty literal- I love tropical weather and warm ocean water. Give me endless flowing coffee and free vintage stores and we've got heaven.
What was the biggest realization you had about yourself?
The work is never done. Literally and spiritually speaking.
What qualities do all your friends have in common?
Theyโre bold
Whatโs your secret talent?
Putting people at ease
What habit do you have now that you wish you started much earlier?
minimalist living, making the bed, yoga,
What about the opposite sex confuses you the most?
How men can loose weight more easily than women.
What are your thoughts on the ocean?
Sheโs my best friend.
What would you say has been your best investment?
My camera gear, therapy, healthy nourishing foods.
What have you learned from photography?
Itโs taught me to see light and life.