05/22/2026
We’ve had lots of new friends join here lately, so I thought it might be a good time to reintroduce myself. 🩷 (long but worth the read)
Hi, I’m Miranda Paige Futrell. A Christian, wife, mama, full-time Deputy Director/Emergency Planner for Lenoir County Emergency Services, and the heart behind Miranda Paige Photography.
My full-time career gives me so much purpose. I started in 911 in 2015, and after years in emergency services, one thing I know for sure is that mental health matters, even though in this line of work, it often isn’t talked about nearly enough.
For most of my life, I’ve been more of an observer than someone who puts herself out there socially. What I didn’t understand for a long time was why. Through therapy, I learned that I have ADHD, along with something called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), which is often connected to ADHD. So many people have never heard of it, but learning about it changed so much for me.
For me, it looked like constantly doubting myself, pulling away from friendships, avoiding opportunities I knew I was capable of, and living with this overwhelming fear of rejection , sometimes over things that hadn’t even happened. And the wild part? It can feel like actual physical pain.
For 10 years, I told myself therapy was “not for me.” (Truthfully? That was probably the RSD talking.) But about a year ago, I started seeing a therapist who challenged me to choose something I quietly loved, pursue it out loud, and report back every two weeks on my progress.
That thing was photography.
What started as something personal and healing has turned into something I genuinely love. I’m still learning every day, but photography has connected me with incredible people, pushed me outside of my comfort zone, and reminded me that I am capable. I’m not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay. I’m honest, genuine, and I care deeply about the people I serve, both professionally and personally.
Even more than that, my relationship with God has grown tremendously over the last couple of years. Prayers have been answered in ways I can’t fully explain other than simply saying… God showed up.
Photography became more than taking pictures for me. It became space to breathe. Space to be still. Space to connect with God in a world that moves way too fast.
So while yes, I’d love to capture memories for your family, your milestones, and your special moments… this page is about more than just pictures. It’s about growth, healing, faith, and connection.
And if you’ve made it this far , thank you. Truly.
If you need photos, I’d love to chat. And even if you don’t, but you just need encouragement or someone to tell you what God can do with a willing heart… my inbox is always open and I would love to tell you what he’s done done for me🩷
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