Welcome to my journal.

As a documentary family photographer and filmmaker, I specialise in capturing candid and real moments of life. My aim is to show you the beauty in the ordinary through unscripted, emotive photography.

As a brand photographer and filmmaker, I create outstanding visuals for your small business so you can show off your products and services and connect with your audience.

On this page, you can read about anything I find of value for you as well as my projects, plans and whatever I find worthy of documenting. Follow me into clients homes, behind the scenes of businesses and to exciting places far away.  And in between I’ll talk about the importance of documenting life, creating keepsakes for your family and telling your own story authentically.

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My biggest mistakes in business

After 10+ years of running a business, I made a lot of mistakes. But I learned from them.

My 5 favourite photos of 2023

My 5 favourite photos of 2023

In an attempt to curate and assess my work, I picked out my favourite 5 photos I took in 2023.

Photographing a year in my life. Project 365

Photographing a year in my life. Project 365

For over 2 years I've been taking daily photos of my life. The result is a fascinating collection of little moments that tell the story of…

Why we need to share our failures

Why we need to share our failures

Sharing failures means sharing your experiences and giving others an opportunity to connect with us.

These photos are not just for you

These photos are not just for you

The photos we take hold more value to others than to ourselves. That's why they're not just for us.

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How to make every frame count

How a point-and-shoot camera and film photography have impacted the way I photograph.

My 5 favourite photos of 2022

My 5 favourite photos of 2022

In an attempt to curate and assess my work, I picked out my favourite 5 photos I took in 2022.

How to be a better family storyteller

How to be a better family storyteller

How do you become a better family storyteller? Our lives are made up of stories. Do you know how to collect them and keep them safe?

The magic of 13 wishes

The magic of 13 wishes

The end of the year is a time of reflection but also a time to look ahead and plan for the coming months. Here's a little ritual to add…

Crossfit Throwdown - October 2022

Crossfit Throwdown – October 2022

Crossfit is my choice of exercise. It's intense but amazing. In October, my gym held an in-house competition, a Crossfit Throwdown.

Anja portrait by Nadia Meli 2022

Be the client for your own service or product

This is a story of me learning to exist in front of someone else's camera and what that tought me serving my own clients.

9 things I’ve learned after 3 years of running my business

9 things I’ve learned after 3 years of running my business

Running a business can be full of challenges. Let me share my biggest learnigns from the past 3 years.

Learning to be a better photographer for my clients

Learning to be a better photographer for my clients

We're always evolving, always learning. And for the first time in a while I actually invested in improving my photography to become a…

How personality tests can help your business

How personality tests can help your business

Understanding yourself better means you'll better be able to serve your audience. Let me share how personality tests can help your…

How to listen to your body and create better boundaries

How to listen to your body and create better boundaries

When during the day are you most productive? And when do you actually do your work? Do these times align or are they completely different…

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7 tips how to organise your camera roll

Is your phone running out of storage because you take too many photos? Let me help you by showing you how to organise your camera roll in a…