Meet Lola Miche

We had the good fortune of connecting with Lola Miche and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lola, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I started my photography career in the entertainment world—working on film sets, capturing actors, musicians, and live performances. Back then, I had an employer and never really considered starting a business. I didn’t come from a family of entrepreneurs, so the idea of running my own thing felt far off.
But a series of events shifted everything: my employer shut down, I spent years freelancing, and then the pandemic hit. Each challenge pushed me to reevaluate how I was approaching both my art and my livelihood.
Ultimately, starting my own business was about one thing—freedom. I wanted to take full control of my time, my creative expression, and my income. Before photography, I’d worked across several industries, and too many of the jobs I had were toxic in one way or another. I knew I didn’t want to repeat that cycle. Building my own business allowed me to choose the people I work with, set my own hours, and finally align my work with my values.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My work is about more than just photography—it’s about capturing truth, transformation, and the full spectrum of who someone is. What sets me apart is my ability to read people, understand their energy, and create a deep connection that goes far beyond the photoshoot. I see everyone as a star in their own right, and I aim to reflect back their most powerful, authentic self.

I’m fascinated by the contrast of light and dark—in photography, in spirituality, and in life. You’ll see this theme woven throughout my work: bright, vibrant images alongside moodier, edgy portraits. Both hold power. I believe our beauty lives in the balance of both.

Getting here wasn’t easy—I’ve worked through fear, doubt, and a lot of outside pressure to “play it safe.” I’ve learned many lessons along the way, but the most important ones all came back to worth. Never let anyone else define your worth—whether it’s the worth of who you are or the work you do. If you don’t believe in your own value, others will feel that and take advantage of it. Knowing your worth is the foundation for everything—your boundaries, your confidence, and your success.

Choosing to pursue this path was choosing myself. Now, I use my lens, my intuition, and my voice to help others rise, heal, and be seen as they truly are.

What I want the world to know about me and my brand is this: I’m here to reflect your light back to you. To remind you who you are underneath the conditioning. And to help you rise—with intention and purpose. My work holds the mirror to your shadow and your shine—because both are part of your power.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my best friend came to visit, I’d show her some of my favorite spots in Los Angeles—places that blend peace, fun, great food, and creative inspiration.

We’d start one morning with a walk at one of my favorite hidden gems: the LA Reservoir. It’s quiet, serene, and offers the kind of breathtaking view most tourists miss. From the bridge, you can see the LA skyline on one side and the Hollywood sign framed by wildlife on the other—pure magic.

Of course, I wouldn’t let her leave without a proper taste tour. We’d stop by Go Greek Yogurt in Beverly Hills for the most authentic Greek yogurt experience outside of Greece. Then grab a burger at 208 Rodeo—one of my underrated favorites—and top it all off with a classic Sprinkles cupcake, because dessert is non-negotiable.

If she’s visiting in the summer, I’d take her to Ecstatic Dance in Venice—an unforgettable silent disco on the beach at sunset. Everyone wears headphones, the DJ plays a dreamy mix of beats, and you just dance freely on the sand under the sky. It’s all about joy, play, and presence. If it’s not summer, we’d head to a sound bath with the incredible Guy Douglas (aka The Gong Guy)—his sessions are powerful for emotional release and reset.

To wrap up the trip, I’d rent a beautifully styled studio in downtown LA for a personal photoshoot. LA has so many amazing creative spaces, and I’d want to send her home not just with memories—but with photos that capture her energy in this moment of her life.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to give a shoutout to my mentor Scott Harben for always encouraging, helping and believing in me as a photographer, my best friends Lianne, Lynell and Dave for always reminding me of my gifts during times I forgot who I was, my boyfriend Chris for giving me the space and love to grow in all the ways I want, Jermaine Jackson Jr. for being my guiding angel on earth and reminding me of my internal power, TJ Scott for reigniting my flame for photography and taking a chance on me, Caroline for helping me build a path to pursue photography, my father in heaven who always pushed me to go after my dreams and pursue the arts, my mother and sisters for loving me and giving me a place to land when I’ve needed it, and to myself, for working hard, never giving up and never letting the negativity and fears of others stop me from what I know would ultimately make me happy and fulfilled.

Website: https://www.lolamiche.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolamichephoto

Image Credits
All photos taken by me: Lola Miche Photography

Models: Dan Feuerriegel, Maggie Colette, Jasmin Manke, Niyc Pidgeon, Jerry Ford, Barbara Nadas, Diarra Sylla