ABOUT
Mia Watson is a photographer and filmmaker based in Utah County. With a BFA in Photo- and Lens- Based Design (Photography) and over 10 years of filmmaking experience, she brings ideas to life through bold, graphic, and design-inspired imagery with a sense of movement, form, and rhythm.
Growing up in Seattle, WA, she discovered her love for visual storytelling at 13 when she began photography as a hobby, as well as through Ballard High School's Digital Filmmaking Program. 20 years of professional ballet training and pre-professional performing have also shaped her perspectives and how she sees and captures the world.
Mia's photo work spans from portraits and products, all the way to dance and interiors, with a particular interest in fine art photography. Her filmmaking roles include Director of Photography, Editor, Colorist, and Production Assistant. She also does photo retouching upon request.
EXHIBITIONS & AWARDS
April 2025 - BYU Photography Senior Capstone Show, "Language of Dance" - 1313 Gallery Provo, UT
February 2024 - BYU Design Department Big Picture Show - 1313 Gallery Provo, UT
March 2023 - BYU Design Department Big Picture Show - 1313 Gallery Provo, UT
December 2023 - BYU Photography Junior Portfolio Show - 1313 Gallery Provo, UT
April 2022 - BYU Design Department Annual Student Show - Provo, UT
January 2015 - Washington State PTA Reflections Art Contest, first place in Photography, local level - Seattle, WA
EDUCATION
2019-2025 - BFA Photo- and Lens- Based Design & Ballet Minor - Brigham Young University, UT
2019-2022 - BYU Theatre Ballet Company Member- Brigham Young University, UT
2015-2019 - Digital Filmmaking Program Student - Ballard High School, Seattle WA
2008-2019 - Ballet Student - Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle WA