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"I will photograph until I die, and I will probably die photographing"
-Emily J
Welcome to The Miley Manifesto. A raw, witty dive into the world of fine art photography, graphic design, and digital creativity. Artist Miley Jade shares tutorials, behind-the-scenes stories, and sharp-edged humor for creatives who want more than just pretty pictures—they want the truth behind the process.
About Miley Jade!
So, Who’s Miley Jade? Let’s start with the almost obvious: Miley Jade is not a real person. She’s my artsy alter ego. You know, the kind...
Fog, Focus, and the Feeling of Finally Getting It Right in Old Forge
There’s something about waking up at 4:00 a.m. that makes you question how committed you really are to your craft. Spoiler: I am very...
📸 Shoot & Tell: "Irish Intoxication"
When the Galaxy Photo-bombs a Tree Ireland has castles, cliffs, Guinness, and apparently, trees that look like they’re auditioning for a...
📸 Shoot & Tell - "Pink At Peace"
Sunset on Canandaigua Lake There are sunsets you stumble into, and then there are sunsets you chase. This one, over Canandaigua Lake, was...
📸Shoot & Tell - "The Sterling"
Silent Keys, Forgotten Stories (Abandoned Photography at the Allegany County Poor House, Angelica, NY) Abandoned places have a way of...
📸Shoot & Tell - "Chimney Aurora"
Aurora at the Bluffs: Why I’m the Crazy Artist Who Went Out at 2 AM for This You know those photos you see on Instagram where people are...
📸 Shoot & Tell - "Electric Stallion"
"Electric Stallion" - to date one of my best selling photographs When Nature Throws a Dare There are moments as a photographer when...
Photographing Letchworth State Park: Grand Views, Roaring Falls & a Whole Lotta Stairs
They don’t call it the "Grand Canyon of the East" for nothing. With massive waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, scenic overlooks, and more...
"Chasing Waterfalls at Watkins Glen (Because TLC Was Wrong)"
If you've never been to Watkins Glen State Park (aka nature’s flex), let me paint you a picture: imagine Mother Nature showing off. Now...
So You Wanna Be an Art Festival Artist? Read This First.
Becoming a street art festival artist seems romantic in theory. You imagine sipping iced coffee in a breezy white tent, casually chatting...
Artist Confessions: Tales from the Booth, the Backseat, and the Barn
After 20+ years of weddings, wandering, weirdos, and white tents, I’ve reached a point in my career where I’ve earned the right to...
Merging Art & Photography: How One Fuels the Other
People often ask if I consider myself a photographer or a graphic artist—as if I have to pick one. The truth is, I stopped seeing a line...
Lessons I Learned From 20+ Years Behind the Lens
After two decades of hauling gear, chasing light, and accidentally falling into a pond or two, I’ve collected more than just a terabyte...
💡 5 Photo Tips That Actually Help
Let’s be real: most photography “tips” online are either so technical they require a translator, or so vague they might as well say,...
I Did Everything Wrong (And That’s Why It Worked)
Let’s get one thing out of the way: I have zero formal photographic education. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Never sat in a classroom with a...
Why I Shoot Nikon (and Why I Always Will)
Let’s get one thing clear: I’m not here to start a brand war. If you’re a die-hard Canon lover, Sony shooter, or Fujifilm hipster, you do...
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