Fotosynthesis by Mikayla Gillian

12/31/2025

holiday spirit, but make it unholy ❄️✨

host: .p
performances by: .pro
venue:
photos: yours truly

full gallery link in my bio

12/17/2025

12/08/2025

consider this your friendly reminder that a little wicked goes a long way🩷✨💚 an ozian sized thank you to the wonderful humans that made this show so special for so many people

(was i singing along while photographing this entire show? yes, yes i was)

link to the full gallery can be found in my bio

09/04/2025

still trying to figure out how can effortlessly lip sync, model, and do acrobatics simultaneously 🔥🖤

view the full scooby doo drag night gallery using the link in my bio

09/04/2025

i present to you the beautiful, tattooed, talented, and cinched 🖤 a big shoutout for giving life to the unforgettable sexual awakening icon that is thorn aka the hex girls lead singer

view the full scooby doo drag night gallery using the link in my bio

09/04/2025

huge thanks to .pro and for the amazing opportunity to shoot their event at a few weekends ago. 10/10 recommend if you want to have arguably one of the most fun times of your life and very nearly lose your voice while supporting amazing artists 💕

view the full scooby doo drag night gallery using the link in my bio

04/03/2025

Hello all! I’m Mikayla (she/they), a Connecticut-born photographer and artist, and the creative force behind Fotosynthesis. To me, photography is a way of preserving the essence of a story, giving life to light, and illuminating the often unseen or overlooked connections between nature, humanity, and the universe. Fotosynthesis embodies this vision, holding fast to my belief that everything in life has a cyclical nature and that no state of being is permanent; life, in all its forms, is in a constant state of change which is what makes each image captured so unique.

Rooted in the idea of synthesis, my work blends light, color, and emotion to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Inspired by my upbringing and background in psychology and studio art, I explore themes of interconnectedness, impermanence, and transformation. Light is energy, and energy is connection and I strive to integrate art into daily life as much as possible as a means of self-expression, growth, and connection.

I am beyond thrilled to be venturing from the hobby side of photography into the business side. I am presently offering more affordable wedding, engagement, and proposal photography packages as well as pet photography sessions. My passion is what drives me and if there are additional services you are seeking, don't hesitate to reach out as I more than likely will be able to make accommodations.

Feel free to check out my website at www.foto-synthesis.com where I have more info about my services, a portfolio of some of my work, and a contact page to get in touch. I look forward to working with some of you in the future!