Today we’d like to introduce you to Anna Loader.
Hi Anna, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I always wanted to be a photographer, and in my senior year of college, I finally started playing around with my camera that was very entry-level. When I moved after college in 2018, I worked full-time in marketing and started my business in Utah and growing clients in different types of shoots: families, seniors, portraits, brands, and then wedding photography. I played around with different editing, styles, and types of shoots until I found what I loved. I mostly focused on wedding and couples once I realized that was something I wanted to pursue.
I became a mom in 2020 and balanced working a full-time marketing job and still doing part-time Photography. It was pretty busy, but I loved having so much to do! Photography was a creative and social outlet for me.
I ran my business for 3 years until we moved to San Diego in 2021. I took a break for one year to work full-time at another job. But, one month ago, I quit my full-time job to stay home with my kids and pursue photography in San Diego. It’s truly my passion, and it’s great to get back into it. I think everyone can benefit from a high-quality photo that will last forever! I especially love the landscapes San Diego has to offer. I am currently focusing on families, portraits, and couples.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The biggest struggles are not comparing myself to other photographers and growing my social media following. I also had to realize that social media was not a true indicator of my success as a business owner. For those reasons, I took a one-year break to regroup and rethink my priorities. Stating in 2023, I felt rejuvenated and had the time to dedicate to this passion of mine. It’s been hard to not focus on those challenges still, but as I manage my time *off* social media, I’m able to be more creative and not feel held back!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am known for family and couples photography and am starting to get into portraits now that I’m running my business in San Diego starting this year. I absolutely love working with families and kids and doing the shorter shoots. I stay true to color but have a bit of softness to my photos that feel timeless. I have a fun, loving, bubbly personality, and like to make silly jokes and things when we are working together. I am very organized and thorough, so those that work with me are very prepared before the shoot and know that we’re going to have a fun time! I am most proud of my weddings/elopements from Utah in national parks such as Moab.
I love working in the outdoors. Nothing brings me more joy than catching a photo during the golden hour in nature, specifically at the beach or, another favorite of mine, in the mountains. I love taking in fresh air, letting the wind blow around my face and those I’m photographing, and capturing the candid moments.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Just give me a DM on Instagram @annaloader or email annaloaderphoto@gmail.com
Pricing:
- $500+ for family
- $450+ for couples
- $300+ portraits, brands, other
Contact Info:
- Website: https://annaloader.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaloader/
