We’re looking forward to introducing you to Anna Markiewicz. Check out our conversation below.
Anna, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned about your customers?
The most surprising thing I’ve learned about my customers is how many of them have never been in front of a professional camera before. As someone who carries my camera everywhere, I often forget how unfamiliar that experience can be for others. Many people haven’t had the opportunity to see their most meaningful moments captured in high definition and realizing that has made me appreciate what I do even more. It truly feels like a privilege when someone chooses me to document the milestones in their life, and I make a point to tell them that from the very beginning. Every session feels like an honor. Not just to take photos, but to help them see themselves in a new and beautiful way.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello! My name is Anna, and I’m a portrait photographer based in the Denver area. My passion lies in helping people feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera especially those who might feel nervous or unsure about being photographed. I bring a lot of warmth and humor into my sessions because I truly believe that the best photos come from genuine comfort and connection.
I first picked up a camera alongside my dad, who focused on landscapes, but I quickly realized that my heart belonged to capturing people and their personalities, their milestones, and the moments that define their stories. Right out of high school, I began pursuing photography professionally, diving headfirst into projects that challenged and inspired me. That drive to keep learning and growing has never faded.
What makes my work special is the energy I bring to every session — whether it’s a wedding, portrait, or family shoot, I give it my full attention and care. My goal is to make every client feel seen, celebrated, and beautifully represented in their photos.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
I would have to say my friends and family saw me clearly before I ever could. I never imagined I’d be where I am today, pursuing photography and building something I truly love. The things that define my life now weren’t part of the plan, but the people closest to me always saw potential in me long before I did. Their encouragement gave me the confidence to take risks, to grow, and to see my own creativity as something worth sharing.
Now, I’m in a place where I’m learning to see myself clearly, without shame or fear, and to fully embrace who I’m becoming, both as an artist and as a person.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering has a way of revealing a strength you didn’t know you had. It asks you to sit with the pain, to face the silence, and in that stillness, you begin to see truths that success can never show you. When things fall apart or veer off the path you imagined, it’s often life’s way of redirecting you toward something more aligned, something meant for you. I’m not naturally patient, and I usually forget that lesson in the moment, but every time I’ve looked back, I’ve realized that the seasons of struggle were quietly shaping me. Suffering taught me resilience, perspective, and the ability to find meaning even in the moments that hurt the most.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
I think it’s impossible to be your full self all the time. We all have quiet days, heavy emotions, and moments that don’t belong in the public eye. But the version of me that people see is still real, just one shade of a larger picture. When I show up in the world, I try to do it with honesty and lightness, without bending to what others might expect. I’ve learned to care less about being liked and more about being aligned, to live and create for myself, not for the approval of others. The truest version of me isn’t the one that’s perfect, it’s the one that’s present.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing?
I think I’d regret not doing the things I dreamed of as a child, the things that once felt too far away or too intimidating to reach for. Over the past few years, I’ve made a promise to myself to get ‘comfortable with the uncomfortable.’ Anything that scares me has become an invitation to grow. Traveling alone was one of those leaps. Terrifying at first, but it opened my world in ways I couldn’t have imagined and introduced me to people who changed me. Growth never feels easy; your mind will try to talk you out of it every time. But the moment you start doing things purely for yourself, you begin to see who you truly are. That’s a version of yourself you never want to miss meeting.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.annamarkiewiczphotography.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annamarkiewiczphotos/?hl=en
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-markiewicz-uxdesigner/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annamarkiewiczphotos/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnnaMarkiewiczPhotography
Image Credits
Kim and Cale Dindeen, Serena Kashmir, Adam and Carly Hamer, the Buffone Family, Savannah Sargent
