NY Lifestyle Photographer for Women Becoming Their Boldest Selves

✨ Portraits · Maternity · Boudoir · Graduation✨

This is about more than photography.

It’s about how you see yourself.

Hi, I’m Anna. I create emotionally-charged, editorial-style portraits for women in their becoming.

Think: photography that feels like freedom. Restoration. Return.


Not perfection. But presence.

Because we’re not taught to celebrate ourselves.
We’re taught to shrink.


To wait to show up until we’ve checked a few more boxes or earned more permission. ✋

I’m here to offer something radical:
Let’s capture you exactly as you are—growing, glowing, becoming.
And let’s make it powerful. Luxurious. Beautiful as hell.

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More than a shoot. It’s a shift.

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* More than a shoot. It’s a shift. *

To me, photography isn’t about gear and gradients.

It’s about this quiet little moment that happens during every session—

when the “I hate being in front of a camera” face softens.

When the inner dialogue finally shuts up.

When something clicks—and it’s not just the shutter.

It’s you seeing yourself. As powerful. As enough.

That’s what I live for.

So whether it’s your maternity chapter, a boudoir session just because, a celebration of your graduation or personal rebrand—

I’m here to meet the woman you are and the one you’re becoming. And photograph them both.

The (short + sweet) story behind the lens:

🎓 My background is rooted in storytelling, fine art, and portrait photography.
📍 I’m based in New York, with natural light in my soul and editorial influences in my bones.
👁️‍🗨️ I’m obsessed with photographing the energy of a moment — not just the aesthetic.

I don’t do mass-produced poses or one-size-fits-all presets.
Every shoot is crafted with intention, elegance, and aligned artistry.

Your energy, your style, your story — translated into timeless, high-touch visuals.

Fun facts if you’re the list type:

• Love my tea. Herbals. Always.
• I absolutely will hype you up during your session. Loudly.
• I’ve cried (happy tears) during maternity shoots more times than I’ll admit.
• Natural light is my love language—but I also do magic in-studio.
• I believe women don’t just evolve—we arrive. And we deserve to be seen mid-transformation.

My clients call me the calm in the chaos.

Which is good—because most of them show up saying the same things:

  • “I’ve never loved a photo of myself.”

    Boudie Baddie Liza

  • “I’ve changed so much lately... and I’m ready to honor it.”

    Mama to be D

  • “I need a gallery that actually feels like me.”

    Graduate I

And leave saying…

Why This Matters...

Why This Matters...

Because how you see yourself… changes everything.
And sometimes, all it takes is one image to remind you of who you really are.

📆 Ready to document this season? Let’s start the conversation.

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Or just slide into my DMs @sovanaphotography (linked below)

We love a soft entrance, too! 😌