We recently had the chance to connect with Adriana Michima and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Adriana, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Hiking, Sketching, reading books, graphic design.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Adriana Michima, the creative mind behind Michima Productions, a photography brand dedicated to capturing emotion through stillness and atmosphere. My work focuses on landscapes, solitude, and the quiet connection between humans and nature — especially in the misty forests and moody light of the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies.
What makes Michima Productions unique is its blend of fine art storytelling and emotional realism. Every image is designed to feel like a pause — a breath between chaos and calm — inviting viewers to reflect on their own inner landscapes. Beyond photography, the brand expands into creative projects like my upcoming book “Tranquility: Spaces of Solitude” and fine-art prints that explore beauty in darkness, decay, and rebirth.
Ultimately, Michima Productions is not just about taking photos — it’s about crafting spaces for introspection, grounding, and wonder. I aim to create visual worlds that remind people there’s depth, mystery, and peace still left to be found in the quiet corners of our world.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
My very first road trip in 2011 was the catalyst for many things. I had just bought my first camera, I was in my first year at Rocky Mountain College of Design. I had not really traveled or seen the world before then. At least not in the new sense of freedom and inspiration I had this time. It was incredibly inspiring to watch how the landscape changed across states and to have a new camera to begin to capture the places I felt the most drawn too. I also met a lot of amazing artists on that trip.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
My childhood was very traumatic and chaotic. I did not have the power to change any of my circumstances so I turned inward to escape the pain through drawing. I also enjoyed finding inspiration in the woods that surrounded one of the many places we lived in the south. Art and nature are truly healing to those who are lost or feel like they can’t change their circumstances.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, but it may be a distilled version — the part that’s most articulate, poetic, and focused on what I wish to magnify in myself and others. The “real me” contains more raw emotion, self-doubt, humor, and chaos — but that doesn’t make the public one any less real. It just means my art is a mirror that reflects truth through a different kind of light.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I understand the importance of sitting with silently with my pain and fear in order to better understand it. I feel like most people just seek distractions from their internal discomfort and don’t really get to feel what needs to be felt.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.adrianamichima.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianamichima/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adriana.michima/
- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@adrianamichima7327
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