meet your photographer...
Mya Lou
Capturing light, feelings & moments and all the things in between people and life.
I’ve been obsessed with photos for as long as I can remember. I was that teenager who carried a camera everywhere, capturing my friends, family, and pretty much anything that caught my eye. From a young age, I was mesmerized by the power of photos—the way they can transport you back in time, reminding you of a forgotten smell, a hidden memory, or the exact feeling of a moment.
My fascination with photography deepened when I lost my dad at just nine years old. All I had left of him were photographs. Those pictures became my most treasured possessions, sparking a passion for capturing life’s fleeting moments so they can be held onto forever. I wanted to save every laugh, every hug, every little bit of joy. To me, that’s what makes photography an investment—because moments fade, but photos keep them alive.
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When I was 13, my uncle gifted me my first camera, a Nikon, after noticing I had an eye for photography. and oh my goshhh.. I fell in LOVEEEE. I spent my days snapping photos of everything around me—friends, family, even random buildings—and sharing them online. Watching Youtube videos and researching everything there was and Is to know about photography and mastering those camera settings. I’m forever grateful for that first camera because it led me here, living my dream ten years later!
It was only natural that I turned this passion into my career. I firmly believe you should love what you do because work takes up so much of your life, and I can honestly say I love what I do every single day.
I grew up in a small town, and while photography is my main passion, I’m also an art lover who enjoys reading, writing, and hiking. Coffee has a special place in my heart (and yes, once a barista, always a barista!). But my greatest joy is being a mom to my beautiful daughter, Aurora.
If you’re looking for a photographer who values capturing the true essence of your moments, I'm your GIRL!
