about me
Photo by Clayton Boyd
mee-yah sue-doh-may
Japanese American • Bishop, California (or on the road with Ruby, her ‘99 Toyota Tacoma!)
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Miya is a photographer and filmmaker with a creative focus on stories and images from the great outdoors, whether documenting historic ascents on El Capitan, helping share stories of the intersections of identity and climbing, or focusing on environmental issues in the places she cares most about.
She works to create art that inspires, with a run-and-gun philosophy, a “by any means necessary” production policy, and the ability to be fully in the moment with talent and athletes having a high level of outdoor experience herself, especially in high-angle climbing environments.
She also has a wide range of production and assisting experience in the photo and video world, having interned with acclaimed photographer Corey Rich in 2021 with his production company, Novus Select.
When she’s not dangling off the side of El Cap to capture meaningful ascents or running around the Eastern Sierra to help tell the story of climate change, she can be found hanging out at home with her 18-year-old cat, Stella.
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She is available for hire as a photographer, director, cinematographer, editor, or assistant camera for assignments and is willing to travel anywhere to capture meaningful and inspiring stories and images.
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Who I Work With: Patagonia • Black Diamond Equipment • Hoka • Alpinist Magazine • American Alpine Club • ClimbOn Skincare • Bishop Area Climbers Coalition • Moja Gear • Drink Zaddy’s • Outdoor Gear Lab • Gear Junkie • Comfortable Adventures • Heritage Gundogs + Outfitters • Yosemite Conservancy • Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association • Bishop Paiute Tribe