About Dear Bubbles

 

Hi there! I’m Colleen Miniuk, and I’m Bubbles of “Dear Bubbles.”

I get questions all the time via email, on social media, and during my photography workshops. About anything and everything. I love questions, especially ones that make everyone think. For whatever reason, the Universe exploded with a greater quantity of inquiries than normal during this one week in early November 2019. I joked after answering a string of them, “You know, wouldn’t it be hilarious if I started a ‘Dear Bubbles’ advice column?”

After I stopped giggling, and I turned my pesky prefrontal cortex off, my next thought was, “Why the hell not?!” And I started giggling some more. So here we are…I promise, I was totally sober…

Why “Dear Bubbles?” Because I love helping others, however I can, get through the challenges of photography, art, and the creative life. Because we’re all struggling in our own way. Because if I can somehow make your journey a little easier on you, awesome sauce. That’s my hope! The world and outdoor photography industry could use more positive energy, more bubbles, right? Right!

So starting in November 2019, the world started getting weekly “Dear Bubbles” articles every Wednesday. Which ended up being an excellent pandemic project. As we returned to traveling, in December 2020, I switched the column from weekly to monthly. Still today, readers get a dose of Dear Bubbles on the first Wednesday of every month. The Dear Bubbles column is, and will always be, free to all to read.

But wait! There’s more! In February 2025, I introduced the “Making the Photo” video series for my Patreon contributors. Every third Wednesday of the month, I review one of my photographs and provide a new behind-the-scenes look at how and why I made the image.

But wait! There’s more! In January 2026, I announced “Bubble Wraps” video series for my Patreon contributors. Starting in mid-2026, I’ll review one of my Patreon supporters image and share the video of the review on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

What started off as a simple and flippant “what if…” has now turned into a supportive and evolving ecosystem of learning, laughs, creativity, and community through articles, videos, and image reviews. Together, these offerings encourage photographers to embrace their individuality, express themselves confidently through art (specifically photography), and share the joy in creation.

What about the Bubbles part, you ask? Well, those who know me know I lose all two of my marbles rolling around in my brain when I see bubbles. Foam in streams, water drops on leaves, air bubbles in ice. All of it. Some years ago, one of my nicknames became “Bubbles.” Tequila might have been involved then…

When I’m not photographing, writing, or teaching, I enjoying camping, stand-up paddleboarding, hiking, making sand and snow angels, taking adult ballet & pointe lessons, playing my flute, reading, laughing, goofing off, wandering, and wondering. I’m fluent in sarcasm, love French Chardonnay (though I don’t discriminate against any type of wine), and much prefer overcast skies to clear blue ones. I also might be addicted to rivers. Oh, and bubbles too. Have I mentioned bubbles?

My life’s motto is “You can sleep when you’re dead.” I intend to make the most of the short time I have on this Earth, helping and inspiring as many people as I can to do the same along the way…so how can I help you in your journey?

To read a full bio and to learn more about my work, please visit my main Colleen Miniuk Photography & Writing website at: www.colleenminiuk.com.

Thanks for stopping by! No matter where your path leads, be well, be brave, be WILD!