Hello, I'm Anka
Photographer + Artist
My journey in photography began in 2005 when I enrolled in a two-year photography program. After graduation, I moved to New York City to pursue my passion further at The Fashion Institute of Technology, where I majored in photography and explored printmaking for the next four years. I earned my BFA in 2011, and from there, my career took off.
I had the incredible opportunity to work alongside the legendary photographer Deborah Turbeville as her head photo and personal assistant, retoucher, and fine art printer. During my time with Deborah, I contributed to shoots for prestigious magazines like Vogue Italia, L'Uomo Vogue, GQ, and Harper's Bazaar. After Deborah’s passing in 2013, I had the honor of becoming the Head Archivist of her art estate, which eventually evolved into The Deborah Turbeville Foundation.
When I’m not capturing memories through my lens, I’m mom to two amazing young boys who keep me on my toes!
I currently work as a freelance Wedding Photographer based in Connecticut, and also work for George Street Photo & Video and Wedding Couture Photography. If you would like to hire me as a wedding photographer, a second wedding photographer, portrait, event, or a lifestyle photographer please do not hesitate contacting me through my contact link or directly at info@ankamcgowan.com
My approach
I believe that exceptional experiences are built on a foundation of trust, communication, and going above and beyond expectations. From our initial contact to the final delivery of your image gallery, I strive to create a seamless and stress-free experience for you. I also understand that each wedding/couple/family/space is unique. That's why I take a personalized approach to every session, tailoring my interaction to meet your specific needs.
Ultimately, my goal is not just to meet your needs but to leave you joyful and inspired by our collaboration. I believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, and I am dedicated to making every moment of our time together a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Kind words from
holly + Colin galagher
"Anka came all the way to Iceland to photograph our wedding. It was small and intimate, and I knew there was no in better for the job than her! We didn’t want any posed photos, just candids caught in the action of us and our ten friends. I knew she would capture once-in-a-lifetime moments with stunning photographs, and she not only met but exceeded my biggest hopes. Photography comes naturally to Anka, and she clearly has honed her natural ability with fine art study and experience, to be able to bring her clients/subjects a wide range of offerings for a final product that I have no doubt every person she shoots will be in love with. As much as I’d love to keep her to myself as my personal photographer I’m so glad she has a greater online presence now, so that others can have the opportunity to discover her, and have her capture the most important moments in their lives!"
Let’s work together
