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A Portrait of Michael Anthony at Knolley's Tunnel
These are two of the portraits I took at Knolley's Tunnel in Trinidad of the celebrated author and historian Michael Anthony who, within his career, had more than 30 titles published. On this occasion, we were on a drive with the National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago to look at different railway artifacts and the places the railway system ran through in the Rio Claro area. One of the places we stopped was Knolley’s Tunnel, which was opened in 1898. It is 660 feet long and is

Ariann Mieka
Sep 32 min read


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 22, 20251 min read


Studio Sessions: Painting Through Resistance
Painting, for me, makes me practice how to move through resistance. Many times, when I paint, I quietly confront a fear that sits just...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 19, 20252 min read


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 8, 20254 min read


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 27, 20251 min read


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


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


Self portrait y Frida.
I needed a photograph for something that I am too shame to say what it is for specifically, as it is something I should have submitted a...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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