About Anj
Hi! I’m Anj Olson, owner and photographer extraordinaire of Anj Portrait Studio.
ABOUT
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When I dreamt of my studio, I knew I wanted the focus to be tangible art; a physical manifestation of all that you love in your home. Seeing the timeline of our lives – marrying the love of my life, newborn portraits for each of our three littles, them growing and changing throughout the years, Marty and I 10 years into life together – all displayed in our home and tethering me to moments long gone has been such a gift.
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a Daughter
I’m the daughter of a librarian and scientist. Losing myself in books and a quest for knowledge were the backbone of my journey into adulthood, and photography was the marriage of my love of science and stories.
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a Mother
I’m a mother to three beautiful children. Witnessing their individual personalities evolve confirmed to me that I wanted to capture them as authentically as possible. I didn’t want a portrait of me instructing them to smile – I wanted portraits of their joy, their stillness, their complexity, the beauty of my loves being themselves.
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an Artist
I’m an artist. My portraits are inspired aesthetically by Wes Anderson color palettes, monochromatic looks, natural textures, and gorgeous furniture. A blend of mid-modern and vintage vibes, minimalistic yet layered look, and the elegance of the beauty of simplicity.
This became the foundation for what I want for the clients that enter my studio.
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Thank you for being here, friends. Above all, connecting with my clients and and the honor of capturing your story is what brings me the most joy.