Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2023 - RAW Semi-Finalist
Janessa Anderson
Janessa
Anderson
Photographer
Nationality
United StatesUnited States
Participated in2021, 2023
Biography
Growing up in Seward, Alaska laid the foundation for a life spent outdoors, seeking adventures in a landscape that is an endless playground. Being surrounded by such immense beauty naturally led me towards photography at a young age, transitioning from a creative outlet in my early years, into what is now my career.
I have always been greatly inspired by wild lands, the power of nature, and the fragility of the north. I developed a passion for documenting glaciers as they are such dynamic yet delicate forces that shape so much of my surroundings. Each experience is unique and extraordinary, and for me, shooting in a location surrounded by towering ice, deep in the mountains, is my most creative environment. I aim to create work that highlights the natural world in a unique way while adding an element of adventure.
With a desire to tell stories from the north, I started a production company and now use videography and photography to share those experiences. Creating adventure imagery to tell Alaska’s stories is the ultimate dream. I have been fortunate to work with many wonderful people and organizations along the way. I have been published in various media and am so honored to be here again.
Creating adventure imagery to tell Alaska’s stories is the ultimate dream. – Janessa Anderson