a modern studio that partners with you to create fine art portraits for your home.

Boutique Experience

Welcome to a full-service photography studio that partners with you to design, photograph and print one-of-a-kind, fine art portraits that tell your family’s story.

Collaboration

At our initial meeting we’ll chat about you, your family, your goals, and portrait inspiration.

Fine Art Session

Every photo session is unique! We may be indoors/outdoors, formal/informal, with props or without.

Art Selection

All Anj portraits are ready-to-hang. Together we’ll design your portraits for your walls.

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Top 5 FAQ’s at Anj Portrait Studio!

When I get inquiries for a session with Anj Portrait Studio, there are certain questions I always get - let's answer them ❤️.   1) What types...

Top 5 FAQ’s at Anj Portrait Studio!

Top 5 FAQ’s at Anj Portrait Studio!

When I get inquiries for a session with Anj Portrait Studio, there are certain questions I always get - let's answer them ❤️.   1) What types of sessions does Anj Portrait Studio offer?   Fine Art Family, Couples, Maternity, Newborn, and Children's Sessions...

Top 5 FAQ’s at Anj Portrait Studio!

When I get inquiries for a session with Anj Portrait Studio, there are certain questions I always get - let's answer them ❤️.   1) What types of sessions does Anj Portrait Studio offer?   Fine Art Family, Couples, Maternity, Newborn, and Children's Sessions...

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Sharing My Craft

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure (and absolute terror) of teaching a program for MOPPA (Professional Photographers Association of Missouri)...

Sharing My Craft

Sharing My Craft

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure (and absolute terror) of teaching a program for MOPPA (Professional Photographers Association of Missouri) entitled Lifestyle Family - Start to Finish. The program involved a slide presentation portion, and then my favorite part;...

Sharing My Craft

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure (and absolute terror) of teaching a program for MOPPA (Professional Photographers Association of Missouri) entitled Lifestyle Family - Start to Finish. The program involved a slide presentation portion, and then my favorite part;...

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Anj Olson of Anj Portrait Studio is a Master Photographer, Certified Professional Photographer, and an internationally award-winning portrait artist. Her experience as a photographer for 12 years and a Mama to three children has given her a unique talent to photograph from a narrative perspective both beautifully and authentically. Anj Portrait Studio is located in Ankeny, Iowa. She specializes in studio and environmental portraits and the studio is situated on an acre of gorgeous prairie grasses bordered by a forest treeline.

Anj Portrait Studio focuses on tangible art for your home; fine art of those you love in your favorite spaces.

Anj is not your everyday photographer, she is an artist whose talents allow her to capture the wonderment and beauty of childhood in every single image.
- Annie
Anj is not your everyday photographer, she is an artist whose talents allow her to capture the wonderment and beauty of childhood in every single image.
Annie
- Annie
Anj crafted a beautiful narrative from our creative collaboration meeting and brought out the deep beauty in our children.
- Katie
Anj crafted a beautiful narrative from our creative collaboration meeting and brought out the deep beauty in our children.
Katie
- Katie
As I sat, 8 months pregnant, frantically browsing the internet for a newborn photographer (3rd baby problems) I ran across Anj and fell in love.
- Tiffany
As I sat, 8 months pregnant, frantically browsing the internet for a newborn photographer (3rd baby problems) I ran across Anj and fell in love.
Tiffany
- Tiffany

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