Anna Hansen
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about me
Hello! My name is Anna. I’m mainly a photographer, but occasionally a videographer and video editor. In my free time, I’m a fiber artist and a distance runner. I’m a recent graduate from NC State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Film Studies. My Instagram, LinkedIn, and email are linked in the icons at the bottom of the page; let’s connect!
experience
Much of my work is protected by various copyrights and is therefore unable to be published on my personal portfolio. To view my work for Cady, please contact me, and I’ll be able to share it with you. My work for NC State EMAS is also not publishable, but below are links to the galleries I worked on.
✰ 1 year as Lead Photographer at Cady Studios in Raleigh
✰ 2.5 years as a senior staff photographer at NC State Student Media, taking photos for Agromeck, Technician, and Roundabout, three of NC State’s award-winning Student Media publications.
✰ 2023-25 photography internship with NC State Enrollment Services Marketing and Communications
★ The majority of my work for NC State EMAS is featured on their Flickr page; events I contributed to are listed below
Spring 2025: C3 Spring Cookout and C3 Spring Graduation
Fall 2024: C3 Grad Portraits, C3 Fall Graduation, Fall Commencement (collaborative)
Spring 2024: C3 Service Raleigh, C3 Spring Cookout, Ambassador/Mentor Training, Goodnight Scholars EOY Luncheon + Dinner, Spring Commencement
my art
Artist Statement: As I take my photos, I get to feel myself standing in the shoes of my subject. Whether it’s graduation photos as they step into a new phase of their life, headshots as they strive to present their best self, or just photos of my friends and family in all their joy, I get to experience their emotions. I get to shape light, whether it be vibrant sunshine or dramatic flash, to show my subjects’ best selves. I get to hear their stories, celebrate their achievements, and capture once-in-a-lifetime events.
Value Statement: In my photos, the subject gets the best of what’s real. Instead of erasing any elements of my subject, my editing brings out the best in them, highlighting what already shines. The client gets photos that show a realistic snapshot of their life. Good candid photos allow clients to enjoy memories for years to come while still being fully immersed in the experience.
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