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”I have worked with Mia three or four times now and every year it just gets better. Mia is not just a photographer but a creative director bringing true direction to your shoot. I’ve worked with other photographers and no one compares. The thought and dedication to her craft is unmatched.” 

 — Jamie, owner Oneelevenrx

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If you’re looking for someone who can truly bring your brand to life through photography, Mia is IT. Her energy, expertise, and eye for detail are unmatched. We couldn’t be happier with our photos and can’t wait to work with her again!


Jennifer Freese Jennifer Freese, D.O. - Owner— Penobscot Medical Aesthetics

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there aren’t enough words in the English language to describe my experience with Mia. I’m an outgoing person, but when it comes to being in front of a camera, I freeze. I never know how to pose, what to do with my hands, or how to position my body. So naturally, I was incredibly nervous about getting my business headshots done. But the moment Mia entered the chat, all those worries disappeared.  

From our very first conversation, she made me feel comfortable and reassured. She took the time to understand my concerns and walked me through the process, making sure I felt prepared before the shoot even started. When the day arrived, she created such a relaxed and supportive environment that I instantly felt at ease having her in my space. Mia didn’t just tell me how to pose, she physically demonstrated each movement, adjusted angles, and gave clear, encouraging feedback to help me feel natural and confident.  

And then there’s the final product. WOW. When I saw my photos, I was absolutely blown away. Mia has an incredible gift for capturing not just an image, but a moment, a feeling, and the best version of you. Looking at the pictures, I saw myself in a way I never had before; strong, confident, and truly me.  

If you’re nervous, camera-shy, or have ever felt uneasy about taking photos, Mia is the photographer for you. She will make sure you feel supported, empowered, and, most importantly, comfortable in your own skin. It’s a 20 out of 10 experience, and I can’t recommend her enough!  

 — Dede

“Somewhere between filters, photoshop, and social media, originality became a rarity - but Mia brings a raw authenticity that is so desperately lacking. She has the innate ability to see through the bullshit and capture the true depth of your business, brand, and vision. I couldn’t help but feel overlooked in a field that was oversaturated with inauthenticity, but Mia understood exactly how I wanted my business to be perceived. Like a fairy God Mother, she instilled confidence in me and inspired me to always stay true to myself. In the end, I was able to portray my business, my personality, and my intentions purely through her work. She is more than a photographer and a creator; she played an essential role in the success of my business by accurately portraying who and what I represent. Words could never truly describe the positive impact she’s had on my business, my confidence, and my soul. Mia is incredible! “

— Hana, Owner of Butterface Beauty

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Our team recently worked with Mia for a branding/content/headshot shoot. We could not be happier with the results! The entire process, from consultation and planning to day of shoot couldn’t have been easier and Mia was so thorough making sure she knew exactly what we were looking for and envisioning. Her studio is beautiful and the atmosphere is comfortable and allowed us to truly be ourselves in front of the camera. Her skill is unmatched. She helped us with poses and angles and her direction was truly appreciated. With the quality of her work, we would have been more than happy to wait for the finished product, but her timeliness was beyond our expectation.

She is a master of her craft and we hope to be lucky enough to work with her again.

We love you! Thank you again—MLA Aesthetics

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“Working with Mia was a homerun! My wife booked new headshots for the two of us and we had a blast. After prepping all the stressful logistics of travel, outfits, hair, and makeup — it was a huge relief to be in Mia's capable hands. She's not only talented behind the camera, she's has a gift for creating just the vibe we wanted. Her amazing energy boosted our spirits to truly shine for our photos. She then helped us to select our faves from both individual and couple shots. I've never felt more confident posing for headshots than I have with Mia. It's a joy to share them with the world!”

 — Ben, Co-owner & Account Director Leapyear Branding

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“I met Mia through a mutual friend and we instantly connected, both noting that we loved each other’s “energy”

That energy continued throughout the process of re-connecting to discuss doing a shoot together.  I found her to be upbeat and very thorough, really digging in to what I was trying to achieve, the color pallet I wanted to use and any upcoming milestones I might want to capture and celebrate.

Mia had a wonderful team of people to help, from hair to make up and a location to pull off the shoot!

To say this was different than any other photo shoot I’ve done is an understatement, we had fun, danced, laughed and created magic! Told her that day “you’re it from now on!”

The turn around time on the pics was quick, providing me with lots to choose from.  Mia is a perfect example of the quote that “people will remember how you make them feel”. I felt beautiful, sexy & strong during the shoot and love my end products!

Thank You Mia!

 — Kim, real estate agent & podcast host

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I have used many photographers over the years from business headshots, branding, my children etc, and none have stood out the way Mia Staygold has on me. From the beginning, she met with me to ensure she understood my brand and toured my office prior to the shoot date. Her style of photography is what drew me to her, it’s crisp and clean, yet edgy and bold.  A strong reflection of my brand is what she delivered.  The level of detail down to the color pantone from my logo shined through. She is meticulous in her photography from lighting, posing, and positioning but in a way that still felt true us.  After I saw the pictures I can’t wait to do it again for more social content! 


 —Val, owner - Mythology Aesthetics

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“When looking for a photographer to capture our Club’s Annual Gala, I had a list of demands. I needed someone that could make our membership feel at ease and natural when capturing their image, wrangle up key committee members and board members for their photos when they are scattered throughout a vast Clubhouse, and capture the night’s energy and fun. Mia knew the assignment and went above and beyond! She took the formal photos I needed for the rooms and our members. She took the best candid photos that captured the beauty and excitement of our members dancing and dining. She made everyone feel special and welcome; and you can see it every photo. I cannot thank Mia enough – her eye for detail, her energy and poise is unmatched.”

— Carolyn Longden, The Harvard Club

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“Mia is an exceptional photographer and her work is impeccable. That’s to be expected. What makes her exceptional is her ability to help people see themselves for who they are. Personally, through her work, she helped me turn my pain into power, so I can turn my power into purpose. When I first booked Mia, she met me in person because she understands the investment that people make to work with her and she honors that with her full attention, creativity, and care. I feel so much better about myself after shooting with her; it was certainly a confidence booster and truly can’t wait to work with her again.”

- Adebukola, For All Things Digital

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“Where do I even begin?! I found Mia on Instagram and knew right away I wanted to work with her. Her work captured so much personality and I knew she was the perfect fit for the photos I wanted to have done. Mia made me feel so COMFORTABLE AND FABULOUS! Her personality is so magnetic which made it so much easier for me to do this photo shoot at ease!! Not to mention, my pictures came out AMAZING!! Everything I wanted plus more!! I'm already thinking about my next photo shoot with Mia...she is unreal!!!”

— Nathaly

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“Mia was a pleasure to work with, a consummate professional who took all of our requests in stride. We had a very specific vision and she completely got the vibe we were going for. I hope to have the opportunity to use her again. She was also accommodating to our corporate procedures and rules and able to create incredible images while working within tight constraints. She was able to accommodate a quick photo push to us while working on the final images to meet an internal deadline.

I cannot speak highly enough about Mia.“

— J., Morgan Stanley

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“Mia is the absolute best!

She’s so professional and supportive. On shoot day she’s game for anything and was my biggest hype girl! She was able to shoot my team and make them feel beautiful and the photos were so amazing! Edited photos came back in the timeframe she promised. I can’t wait to work with her again!“

— Kayla, Maven Salon

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“You're top notch. Honestly. Especially for someone who's never done more than a 5 min headshot stand in, I didn't really know what to expect. I was nervous. Your ability to create the mood board based off a couple sentences I gave you was pretty epic. You are patient, kind, and dialed up the hype in all the right moments. Your focus on finding, feeling, and fitting a personality into the shot vs. making or forcing a pose or idea of an image the focus of the shot is certainly a big part of what makes you so talented at your artistry.”

— Kristen, attorney, Scanlon Law


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“Working with Mia exceeded my expectations, and I could not be happier with the results. She took the time to meet with me in person before our shoot to get to know each other better, answer my questions, and start planning our shoot, which was extremely helpful. I'm not totally comfortable being in front of the camera, but Mia made me feel entirely comfortable and confident the whole time we were shooting. Mia had excellent ideas for unique shots and we got a wide range of options which are just right for my blog and social media. From planning to shooting to delivering the final images, Mia was always professional, enthusiastic, supportive, timely, and just fun to be around. I confidently recommend her to anyone looking for branding images - you will not be disappointed, and you will certainly make a new friend in Mia!”

— Alex, blogger, recipe developerDaisyBeet