Raised in Long Island, New York, Miranda Barnes is a photographic artist primarily interested in documenting themes of relationships, social politics, and notions surrounding American culture. She received her BFA in Humanities and Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice (New York City). Her arresting visual style is both empathetic and optimistic, amplifying the experiences of the people she encounters. Barnes takes an intimate and intentional approach to photography, both when shooting her subjects and in her documentary work.