Sandro Miller
Sandro Miller is a Chicago-based photographer and video artist known for his compassionate approach to portraiture and cultural documentation. Inspired by Irving Penn at age sixteen, Miller has spent decades mastering light and exploring diverse subjects, from actors and athletes to bikers, matadors, and hidden tribal cultures. Miller has published eighteen books, including Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich: Homage to the Photographic Masters (2020), Crowns: My Hair My Soul My Freedom (2021), and Steppenwolf 50 (2026). His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across the globe and featured in publications including The New Yorker, Smithsonian, and The Guardian. Beyond his commercial and artistic practice, Miller is a committed advocate who lends his studio and skills pro bono to charitable causes addressing homelessness, health, education, and social justice.
September 19, 2026
2:30 pm
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4:30 pm
Sandro Miller and Matthew Rolston are two prominent portrait photographers of the same generation: newly acquainted, but immediately intrigued by one another. They share similar influences (from Richard Avedon to Irving Penn), comparable careers, and decades of experience — yet their work diverges in striking and unexpected ways.
September 18, 2026
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Sandro comes to MODE with 50 years of experience in this ever changing world of photography. Whether in the commercial world or the art world, Sandro has succeeded in both. Sandro will openly discuss all of his lighting methods with demonstrations and presentations of his work. Beyond discussing lighting, Sandro will discuss client relationships, promotional materials, the importance of self-promotion, and how to get a book published by a traditional publisher (not self-published). He will also speak on longevity and how to stay relevant. Sandro is an open book of knowledge and is here to mentor you to succeed in this wonderful world of photography. With a warm and open heart, Sandro reveals it all. This is a session not to be missed.
September 19, 2026
12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Sandro comes to MODE with 50 years of experience in this ever changing world of photography. Whether in the commercial world or the art world, Sandro has succeeded in both. Sandro will openly discuss all of his lighting methods with demonstrations and presentations of his work. Beyond discussing lighting, Sandro will discuss client relationships, promotional materials, the importance of self-promotion, and how to get a book published by a traditional publisher (not self-published). He will also speak on longevity and how to stay relevant. Sandro is an open book of knowledge and is here to mentor you to succeed in this wonderful world of photography. With a warm and open heart, Sandro reveals it all. This is a session not to be missed.
September 20, 2026
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Sandro comes to MODE with 50 years of experience in this ever changing world of photography. Whether in the commercial world or the art world, Sandro has succeeded in both. Sandro will openly discuss all of his lighting methods with demonstrations and presentations of his work. Beyond discussing lighting, Sandro will discuss client relationships, promotional materials, the importance of self-promotion, and how to get a book published by a traditional publisher (not self-published). He will also speak on longevity and how to stay relevant. Sandro is an open book of knowledge and is here to mentor you to succeed in this wonderful world of photography. With a warm and open heart, Sandro reveals it all. This is a session not to be missed.
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