Mia Safanda is a New York based visual creative and photographer whose work spans fashion, portraiture, landscape, and videography. Born in San Rafael, California, she brings an observational approach to image-making, drawing heavily on her knowledge in art history with the use of light, composition, and atmosphere.

Working alongside her studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology, she contributes to fashion productions, supporting visual direction, set organization, and creative planning. Her imagery blends film and digital processes, often referencing the tonal qualities found in historical photography.

Her work is guided by an interest in mood and structure, creating photographs that feel both timeless and grounded in the present.