About
Nathan ‘Natti’ Miller has always been drawn to people—their stories, their spaces, and the moments in between. Photography is his way of connecting, observing, and reflecting what he sees with honesty and respect. He doesn’t set out to make statements, but follows his curiosity. What unfolds is often unexpected, sometimes confronting, but always deeply human.
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Nathan: A Journey in Visual Storytelling
Introduction
Nathan’s passion lies in visually narrating the stories of people and places distinguished by vibrant cultural identities. His extensive travels around the world have served as both a wellspring of inspiration and the backdrop for his creative endeavours.
Early Work: Havana, Cuba
Nathan’s first solo exhibition emerged from an immersive eleven-day stay in Havana, Cuba. Captivated by the city’s distinctive sights and sounds, he became particularly fascinated by the prominent role that music plays in the daily lives of Havana’s residents. This experience deeply influenced his approach to documentary photography, grounding his work in cultural observation and storytelling.
The Mississippi Delta Project
Building on his Cuban experience, Nathan embarked on a project in the Mississippi Delta, USA—the birthplace of the blues. This body of work was featured in a solo exhibition at the Monash Gallery of Art and was also showcased at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarkdale, USA. The project culminated in the publication of a hardcover book titled ‘Notes from the Mississippi Delta’, documenting his photographic journey through the region.
International Workshop: Paris, France
In 2013, Nathan participated in a Magnum Photos international workshop focusing on the 18th district of Paris. The workshop was led by the late Abbas Atar, an esteemed Magnum photographer. The project concluded with the production of a collective book featuring images by eleven photographers, including eleven of Nathan’s own photographs.
Jaffa (Yaffo), Israel
Nathan’s most recent project involved documenting his observations of Jaffa (Yaffo), Israel. Through his lens, he captured the city’s distinctive visual character and the rhythms of everyday life, exploring perspectives from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. Nathan sought to challenge preconceived notions and clichéd assumptions about the lives of Arabs and Jews in Israel (excluding the West Bank territories). The resulting body of work reflects on the coexistence of Arabs and Jews as a unified community. The photographs from this project were compiled into a hardcover book ‘Somewhere in Jaffa”, published and distributed internationally by Melbourne publisher M.33.
Latest Project: Without Apology
Nathan’s latest project has taken the form of a photographic book titled Without Apology. This work documents women in their nudity “without apology”, embracing openness to multiple interpretations and challenging societal judgments surrounding nudity. Through this project, Nathan explores the idea of agency and acceptance, pushing back against restrictive social attitudes. The photographs from this project were also compiled into a hardcover book “Without Apology”