Anne Kelley Looney
As a portrait, life event, and collections photographer based in Columbia, Maryland, I love to artfully document all that you treasure!
I began my career in the National Gallery of Art Department of Design photographing and researching antique frames, building one of the first imaging frame databases, and coordinating reframing and the design and installation in the West Building permanent collection galleries. This work took me nationally and abroad to study and document framing of master paintings, and provided the opportunity to work with top professionals in art administration and scholarship.
At the same time, my own studio and darkroom work focused on photographing and printing fine art black and white lifestyle portraits. Transitioning to today’s digital darkroom in the 2000s, I now enjoy over 30 years experience of learning, growing, and adapting in my industry to bring the best of what I have to offer.
Collaboration in the arts is my cornerstone, and as an active member of local and national photography organizations, I pursue continued education, professional standards, and community as a top priority. Dedicated to serving in my field, I have been recognized with distinguished service awards, have earned the PPA Craftsman degree for teaching, and have been honored with Best Pet Photograph and Best Nature Photograph in the annual Maryland Professional Photographers Print Competition.
I am thankful for my life experiences, for what I have learned from others, and for how this informs what I can offer you - curated photographic storytelling, custom designed for your life. I look forward to learning about you and the creative images you are envisioning.
Thank you for entrusting me to create your photographic art!
Anne
Anne Kelley Looney
PPA Craftsman and Certified Professional Photographer
Associate Fellow and Chairman, Maryland Professional Photographers Association
Board Member, PPSGW
Chairman, American Society of Photographers Museum Project, + Governor, ASP
Anne Kelley Studio at The Portrait Salon
I am located in Savage Mill, an historic textile mill now a collective space where you will find food+drink, artisans, boutiques, solopreneurs, antiques, workshops, art, and events. All this, plus lots of beautiful outdoor space and the Terrapin Adventures make Savage Mill a destination in itself!
Park in the Big Lot and walk to the left as you enter the New Weave building to reach our studio "The Portrait Salon". Or, park in the "Little Lot" and walk in through the entrance to the right of Cherie Bridal and First Picks, turn right to the New Weave Building, head up the stairs and we are on your left!