Life & Work with Dwan Miller

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dwan Miller. 

Hi Dwan, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
I officially started as a photographer in February 2019. I began as a freelance photographer doing natural light and lifestyle photos. My vision and motivation stemmed from watching my daughter pursue her degree in graphics and design in college with a minor in photography. This is a connection between us and it planted a seed for where I am today. I now do on-site and off-site sessions. Outdoor and Indoor off-camera photography ranging from business, lifestyle, and editorial sessions. I officially open an indoor studio downtown Manhattan, KS in April of this year. 

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has been both a rough and smooth road. I didn’t have a lot of local mentorship because I didn’t know anyone. I self-taught myself by watching YouTube and experiencing the how-to-do-it by learning on the spot. Since starting in 2019 I’ve completed over 400 portfolios/clients and have established my own do/don’ts in photography. 

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My sessions are fashion, glamour, editorial, lifestyle, and business professional headshots. I’m currently collaborating with the Kansas’ Sunflower Publishing Magazine and the Manhattan Bellus Academy Beauty School to provide photography services to small business owners and cosmetology students located in the surrounding areas of Manhattan, Kansas. My indoor studio is located in the downtown palace area off of Poyntz Avenue right down the street from the Manhattan Town Center Mall. I’m proud of how the community has supported me and how each client connections feels like we are part of each other family. Establishing a work relationship with small business owners has been the ultimate excitement. I believe what sets me apart is I do outdoors and indoor photography. I’m able to go to the lake, downtown location and simultaneously go indoors and still produce the same quality of photos. 

Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
My advice to networking is to find other people who love doing what you do and learn from them. Allow each other’s strengths and weakness to make everyone around better. Live today like tomorrow isn’t promise. Do something for someone else with the goal of them being happy as a reward. 

Contact Info:

• Email: USE above INSTA BIO for main website.
• Website: https://instabio.cc/dwanmillerphotography
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwan_millerphotography/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwanmillerphotography/
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCcoJA65BBW5A2WgChu7iRWQ
• Other: https://dwanmillerphotography.mypixieset.com

Image Credits
Dwan Miller Photography