About Mya
I am Mya Kacvinsky, I am a creative portrait, wedding, and landscape photographer located in Cincinnati, OH, serving Ohio and available for travel.
I started taking photos at a very young age, like most young kids do when they have a camera put in their hands. Starting back in 2014 I would take pictures of any much anything I found cute or interesting with my iPhone 4, I was inspired by Tumblr photos as cheesy as that sounds. In 2016, I started an Instagram page consisting of photos heavily edited on the app VSCO and I gained a pretty steady following, surpassing 8k followers within months. Christmas of 2016, I was gifted with my first DSLR camera, I had no idea how to use it but I would just play around and take pictures of the same subjects I was taking with my iPhone camera. I watched YouTube videos religiously on photography and eventually learned Manual Focus & Settings, I had my friends and family members model for me to get some practice, It wasn't until June of 2018 where I had my first paid senior session and boy was I excited but I definitely improved from then.
July of 2018 I took a summer class at the Cleveland Institute of Art where I stayed on campus for two weeks, had 3 photography classes a day, made some awesome friends and was surrounded by the beautiful cityscape of University Circle. I became super invested and learned more skills in photography. My senior year I was known as the girl who took pictures, I booked up more sessions and met new people. The month of my high school graduation, I decided it was time to become a business and build a brand for myself. My brand name changed from Mya Marie Photography to Peachy Media, The name came to be after one of my projects my junior year where I made a notebook from scratch which had the phrase "just peachy" written on it, my favorite color was also peach. The media part comes from my intertwining of graphic design and photography.
To this day, I have traveled to over 38 different states to photograph different stories, styled concepts, from collaborations and to meet new people. Photography has become a major part of my life and I love every second I get to be behind the camera.
Who I am outside of being your photographer...
- First things first, I am a yapper and I will talk your ear off about anything outdoors, music, weather, travel, lived experiences, etc. I aspire to be like one of those wise old women who you randomly bump into in the wild, and I am a huge advocate for chasing your dreams and living life on your own terms! Freedom, women's empowerment, and prioritizing happiness is VERY important to me.
- I am an avid outdoorswoman! I need to go on a nature walk at least once a day for my mental health and well-being. Location scouting and being outside is how I find amazing spots to photograph and invite you to! I am habitually outside, at a climbing gym, a coffee shop, but I honestly spend the most time at home running my business from my computer!
- I spend my free days planning trips (weekends are normally for weddings in the photography world!) my preferred method of travel is the classic car road trip, I often travel local & far to hike the best trails, camp in scenic spots, rock climb, kayak, and any other outdoor activity that comes to mind!
- I have the ability to appreciate the scene anywhere I go, but I will admit that my heart belongs to the Rocky Mountains and the open plains of the Western United States. There's really something about those mountains that bring me peace.
- My favorite mediums of art other than photography would be music and movies, which inspire me the most to create the art that I produce. I tend to favor music from the 60's, 70's and 80's the most. for movies, I really appreciate well executed cinematography and an engaging story. Groovy sounds, Interesting framing & light speak to me the loudest.
- I also love to read, I'm a big fan of nonfiction! my favorite books are about the outdoors & biographies written from women in nature.
- I value time with friends & those who I love the most. I strive to help everyone I meet feel welcome and included in any environment.
My Non-Negotioables
- Love is love, I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
- Black Lives Matter
- No human is illegal on stolen land
- All bodies are beautiful
- Science is real
- Womens rights are human rights
- Keep public lands in public hands
- I will yap to you and crack silly jokes
- I will listen & reassure you
YOU MATTER & are included, loved & welcome here no matter what.
