A deep part of me comes alive when I share intimate parts of myself in the world. Much of my fulfillment comes from supporting others in doing the same.

My relationship with authenticity began before I had language for it. As a child, I noticed a sense of liberation when I expressed parts of myself that social conditioning sometimes told me to hide. That inner child, little Miles, was full of life. He was wild. He was expressive. He was deeply his own person.

As I grew older, I slowly absorbed the message that parts of who I was were not okay. Bullying, pressure to fit in, pressure to perform, and praise rooted in achievement all shaped a pattern of contraction. I learned to hide the truer parts of myself out of fear of rejection.

This showed up in my photography early on. My images were created from aspiration rather than authenticity, shaped by what I thought was “good,” often mirroring popular Instagram styles and photographers I admired. The work was polished, but it was not yet honest.

Running parallel to my creative development was a deepening spiritual path. What began as an interest in self help books as a teenager expanded profoundly when I was introduced to meditation. There was something electrifying about seeing my inner experience more clearly and tasting the freedom that came from that awareness. Contemplative practice became the foundation of my life, and for the past nine years I have practiced consistently, both daily and on extended silent retreats.

As this inner work deepened, my creative work changed with it. As I stripped away layers of who I thought I was and who I believed I was supposed to be, I felt less desire to fit my art into any predefined mold. Photography became less about making people look a certain way and more about revealing who they already are. Capturing presence replaced performance.

Another layer of expression emerged through the creation of the Miles of Curiosity podcast. This twenty episode series became a space for open hearted exploration of people’s stories and ideas, with the intention of supporting self actualization. Each episode was a practice in letting go, trusting what could emerge when I released control over how things “should” unfold. Conversations centered around spirituality, creativity, wellness, and lived experience.

Today, I offer my work to people who feel curious about bringing more authenticity into how they express themselves, their work, or their organization.

If that looks like rolling naked in the mud on a mountaintop, wonderful. If it looks like a headshot where you finally show your real smile and bring warmth into your professional presence, that is just as perfect. Whatever your heart is calling you toward, I would love to explore how to bring it to life together.