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~About~

Hi, I'm Anna.

I’m a portrait photographer living in Byron Bay ~

surrounded by plants, books, light, and too many half-finished creative projects to count.

But that's okay, that's me and I own it.

 

I’ve always been drawn to the quiet in-between moments.

A sideways glance, a crumpled bedsheet or hands brushing past each other.

To me, beauty doesn’t need to shout ~ it just needs to feel real.

 

I started photography because I couldn’t help but notice things ~

the way a sunrise hits the wall, the shape of a spiderweb in morning light,

the look someone gives when they think no one’s watching.

And yes, I will stop whatever I'm doing if the sky decides to show off.

Sunset and sunrise? My weakness. every time.

 

I love capturing people — not the polished version, but the real one.

And I love capturing strange little things that most people walk right past.

My house is full of books I’ll never part with and plants that are almost under control.

I care more about connection than surface perfection.

I like asking deep questions, laughing hard, and learning by doing.

 

    I photograph people as they are, not as they think they should be.

 

My work sits between documentation and quiet artistic expression —

drawn to the moments that surface when someone slows down and lets their guard fall.

 

We spend much of our lives shaping ourselves to belong. Over time, those layers can distance us from what feels real.

I believe we’re all born enough, and that unlearning those layers is a gentle, ongoing process.

 

In my sessions, there’s no need to perform or fit a mould. I create space for presence, play, and stillness.

The images I’m drawn to live in the in-between — the pause after a breath, the soft shift in expression, the moment you stop trying.

 

That’s where I photograph you.

Honest. Unforced. Real.

 

Photography is how I slow down. How I make sense of the world.

And how I keep falling in love with it...

One frame at a time.

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But enough about me, I want to hear your story.

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me taking photos in the city
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photo of woman dancing in the forest moments i love to capture

~Mission~

Real Moments
     Over Perfection

I’m here for the in-between. The raw laughs, soft glances, nervous hands, wind in the hair. That’s where real beauty lives ~ not in perfect poses,

but in genuine connection.

My work celebrates honesty over filters, and soul over surface.

    Empowerment
        Through Expression

Whether you’re a model, an actor, a couple in love, or an expecting mother—

my sessions are designed

to make you feel safe, seen, and celebrated. Photography, for me, is a tool for

self-acceptance and expression.

I create a space where you can let go and show up exactly as you are.

Storytelling
Through My Lens

You are your brand — and my job is to bring that to life through imagery.

I capture portraits and content that go beyond just looking good ~ they feel like you. Whether you’re building a personal brand, launching a project, or simply celebrating who you are right now, I create visuals that tell your story with depth, soul, and style.

 

From intimate one-on-one sessions to full content shoots, I bring a thoughtful, intuitive approach to every frame.

Artistic Portraiture: Moody, conceptual and surreal.

Headshots:  Actors, corporate, models.

Lifestyle: Candid, natural-light. Tell a story.

Empowerment shoot: Boudoir, body positive, self-love. Transformational journeys.

Retreat coverage: Yoga, wellness.

Festival / Events

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Maternity & Motherhood sessions

Couples & Engagement shoots

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Branding & Personal Branding: Coaches, creatives etc.

Product shoot: For website, catalogs, social media.

Restaurant / Food Photography

Fashion / Lookbooks

© 2026 by ANNUSHKA Photography

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