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Self-Portrait, Self-Archive
Tonight I took some self-portraits. I wanted to have updated photos of myself on hand—for all the incredible opportunities that are...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 221 min read
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Places I’ve Been: "On the Water in Venice, Moruga & Leiden"
"I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list." – Susan Sontag  I’ve always loved to travel. It's a quiet but persistent calling. I...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 163 min read
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A Photo Walk Down Memory Lane
I love photography. Not just the act of taking photos, but the process. Coming up with a theme or being presented with an assignment and...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 122 min read
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Phone Snaps! Simple Tips to Instantly Improve Your Phone Photography of People
A little while back, I went to breakfast to support one of our little loves before her SEA exams. It was a moment of celebration, with...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 84 min read
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Dip in the Collection.
I’ve been creating calendars that celebrate Trinidad and Tobago for 14 years! Each year, I choose a different theme that highlights the...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 284 min read
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In Front My Lens: Friends, Memories, and Shared Journeys
I recently watched an episode from The Art Assignment , a video series where the host interviews different artists about their creative...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 271 min read
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In their own words: Memories and Reflections
For my 2023 calendar project, I wanted to share memories and reflections that I captured from 12 individuals who were born before 1956....

Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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The Calendar Collection
I've been creating calendars for the past 13 years and I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the process. From brainstorming the themes to...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 23, 20241 min read
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Dip in the Collection.
I captured this photograph during my trip to Brasso Seco, a village in North Trinidad. While I've previously written about this adventure...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Sights and Sounds in Matelot - A short Film
In my previous post, I shared the highs and lows of my recent trip to Matelot, including the heartbreak of a malfunctioning camera lens...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 18, 20241 min read
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Focus Lost, Beauty Found in Matelot
Last year, during an adventure in Matelot the worst thing happened. My camera suddenly stopped working in the middle of shooting! It was...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 17, 20243 min read
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Dip in the Collection.
Let's take a trip back to 2011 when I was Verse iTal’s official photographer and graphic designer. In those days, I laid out album...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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Adventure time at Little Tobago
Check out the highlights from my adventure to Little Tobago in the video above. And if you missed it, check out my previous post in which...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 12, 20241 min read
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Tobago Nature Vibes - Little Tobago
Last year, I spent an enchanting week exploring the island's breathtaking nature spots, in preparation for my 2024 calendar. In a...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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Celebrating Women - Inspire Inclusion
Happy International Women’s Day to All! When I opened my Insight Timer app this morning to meditate, Leymah Gbowee's words greeted me:...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 9, 20242 min read
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Tobago Nature Vibes - Double River Falls
Nature possesses a unique ability to rejuvenate the spirit. Last year, I had a wonderful week immersed in several beautiful nature spots...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 6, 20244 min read
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50mm Challenge.
Many people view the 50mm lens as a versatile lens that all photographers should have. I’ve had one for a million years at this point,...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Design, decor, photography! Yes please!
Photographing interior design and architectural spaces is something I enjoy! I love coming into a newly renovated or redesigned space,...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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