Ever felt the urge to create just for yourself? This week, I’m chatting with Anjana Olson, an award-winning photographer, educator, and lighting guru, about her self-portrait journey and how it’s transformed her art AND her business.
Master photographer, Anj (Anjana) Olson is the portrait photographer of Anj Portrait Studio, serving Des Moines, Iowa and surrounding areas. After obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and a Nutritional Science degree from Iowa State University, she chose to follow the path of photography and specializes in tangible fine art for her clients. Her work is influenced by her experiences as a Mama to 3 amazing sons, Wes Anderson movies, and her voracious appetite for books.
🌟 Oh, and did I mention?
- 5x Maine Wedding Photographer of the Year
- 2x Team USA competitor in the World Photographic Cup
- Ranked 6th in the world for a fine art portrait!
- Anj shares how she turned to self-portraits as a creative outlet during a challenging post-C-section recovery and the pandemic. She walks us through her process, from pulling inspiration from a jar of prompts to using a 5-second interval timer for seamless shooting.
- Beyond creativity, Anj discusses how her self-portrait work has unexpectedly attracted clients interested in narrative-driven photography, bridging the gap between fine art and branding sessions. Plus, she offers insights into pricing strategies to ensure sustainable, profitable work.
Connect with Anjana:
- hello@anjportraitstudio.com
- anjportraitstudio.com
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