She studied Art history at Reed College and assisted photographers Leo Rubinfien, Walter Rosenblum and David Armstrong before shooting forA Magazine, Elle, Harper's Bazaar Japan, Proenza Schouler, Teen Vogue, Tokion, W, and WWD. Miner shoots and prints ongoing projects and personal work. She lives in New York and teaches at the International Center of Photography. She did a photoshoot with Lady Gaga for W magazine on August 4, 2007.