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Rina Miele

I am a Photographer
and Videographer
from New York.

I love all aspect of making an image, though when I became fascinated with birds, things escalated quickly. All the gear. All the best ways to capture them. And when photo wasn’t enough, I started leaning hard into video. Video brought a new dimension to my work and encourages people to see something that they haven’t seen before. The bird and the situation inform how the story is told, versus simply shooting a bird in a specific visual style.

I applied this way of thinking from my experience navigating the design world. When I’m not behind the camera, I am a Creative Director and Designer, specializing in developing multifaceted experiences for brands, big and small.

2023 + 2024 National Audubon Photography Awards Judge

Inquiries
info@rinamiele.com

 
 
 
Fluffy Evening Friend

This youngster looks as big and bulky as her amazing momma. Too bad I didn’t get to see either of them this year when they fledged - But nice to have this visit on that wet, dark evening!

#owl #barredowl #bird 

Still no
Babydoll Owl™

From 2021 - Happy Owl-o-Ween. 🎃 Yup, I’ve done it @bigolemrkanish 

#snowy #snowyowl #owl #winter
In the Hemlocks

In the first slot, another one of my favorites from a few years back. On top of doing cocaine, these guys have so much personality! Spunk! 🙃 Added a few more from the same moment — but honestly I have hundreds of photos 🥲 Nee
Ruby, Ruby Rhod

One of my favorite kinglet shots.

#kinglet #rubycrownedkinglet #ruby
Blackburnian Burst 💥

#warbler #blackburnianwarbler #autumn
Palm Poppin’

A few days ago I took a trip in the archives, when I had a lot more birds pass through the yard during migration. This Palm Warbler was feasting — FEASTING — on many many bugs and crawlers on the lawn. Just one after t
Blackburnian on the Beech

#warbler #blackburnian #beech
My Poor Beech™ 

Every American Beech tree I’ve seen in the past several years has Beech Leaf Disease - an affliction with no cure. And my own trees are no exception. I have several and it really pains me to see them decline. But a lovely
It’s a YES to the YUMP.

No 2:3 still. 

#warbler #yellowrumpedwarbler #autumn
Afternoon with the Kids™

Local Barred from a few years back. No, not Yard Barred.
#owl #barredowl #bird
Slow Roll into the Weekend

#yardmacro #slowdown #macro
The Baby Blues
with Leaf Toning™ and Finding the Keyhole™ 😆

Finally saw two of the Bluebirds fledge last summer. They are so stealthy! And rightfully so… this little baby had to dodge the swoop of a hawk. I don’t even know

© Rina Miele