I love leaning into the process of art & life!
I'M HANNAH, AND I'm obsessed with the creative process
Hey! I’m Hannah (she/her), a colorful portrait photographer based in Brooklyn, NY! I’m a creative soul who has been taking photos for pretty much my entire life, experimenting with various styles of photography and loving every step of the way. ❣️
Now, I love capturing others’ creative processes in both art & life, whether it's infusing your personality into your new brand photos, planning a styled shoot to celebrate a new chapter, or documenting your apartment before moving out of the city.
If this sounds like your cup of tea, I'd love to make your dream photo shoot (no matter how wild, weird, or out there) a reality!
My Approach
So, what does "photo experiences for the creative soul" mean, anyway?
Much like the creative process, sometimes the true art lies in the journey. I want the experience of having your photo taken to be healing in itself, to really take the time to celebrate who you are and who you’re becoming. My goal is to make the experience worth it even before you get your photos back!
Before our session, we'll get to know each other and get clear about your vision for the session. What are we celebrating? When you imagine your final photos, what do you see? How do you want to feel when you get them back? From there, we'll plan out how to bring your vision to life with props, outfits, backdrops, and more!
No matter if you call yourself an "artist" (hint: everyone is artistic in some capacity!), my approach is to ignite the creative soul within you and create truly magical images that help you see yourself, your life, & your business as art.
Why I Love Creatives
Ever since I was a kid, I've been obsessed with creative outlets - drawing, singing, playing instruments, writing short stories...I did it all. I loved that the intangible ideas in my head could become a reality, like I had the power to bring something to life out of thin air.
Now as a photographer, I love working with creative clients who share the same view of the world and let their imagination run wild. No more buttoned-up headshots, brand photos that look like stock images, fake-smiling couples, or event photos that only capture part of the story. I'm here to help you push the boundaries of what's possible and create visuals that are completely unique to you, your personality, and your artistic vision. ✨
How I got here
You might be wondering
So about those creative outlets I mentioned earlier...while some hobbies came and went over the years, photography is the one that has always stuck. For as long as I can remember, I've lived life with a photographer’s eye, propping up my stuffed animals so they could “model” for me, taking candids of my friends on walks home from school, and capturing the tiniest details in my backyard. I was constantly looking for ways to capture myself and my experiences the way that I pictured them in my mind.
When I started taking photos for other people, my clients echoed back the same magical quality about their photos: capturing how they truly see themselves & their lives. Photos can capture the feeling of your first apartment as a married couple, or help you land your dream client who feels like they just "get" you. Photos can show you how truly beautiful you are.
I've been chasing this feeling for almost a decade and have worked with 500+ people over the years. Every time I hear how much their photos mean to them in capturing their true selves, I know I'm doing what I was meant to do. ❣️
How I
got here
P.S. - Keep scrolling to see all the creative hobbies I've kept up with over the years! Maybe we have a few in common... 🤩
My favorite Creative Hobbies!
After years of procrastinating - literally owning the hooks and instruction kit for multiple years across multiple cities - I finally got through the horrible and humbling first stages of crocheting. Now I make clothes, stuffed animals, pillows, beanies, and more, including this rainbow dress for pride!
DECORATING MY SPACE
I think decorating your apartment is an artistic practice within itself (part of why I offer apartment photo sessions that capture your living space!). I've spent so much time decorating my various apartments over the years with art and trinkets from thrift shops and Facebook Marketplace.
crocheting
SELF PORTRAITS
Back in 2021, I made the leap (even though I was scared of being ~perceived~) to take self portraits and model for other photographers to truly understand my clients' experience. I've been absolutely shocked at how much it's helped me grow not just as a photographer, but also build my confidence as a person.
Collaging
I like hosting “weird art nights” with my friends where we tear up my huge stack of magazines and make collages. It's fun when the intention behind creating is to just make something truly strange!
film
When I moved to NYC in 2023, I started bringing around a film camera everywhere I went and capturing my daily life. It’s really helped me hone my craft and see my life as art. Plus, it’s also a great way to slow down and be more intentional with each shot!
MUSIC
Ever since I was a kid, I've had so much fun playing & writing songs on the piano, guitar, and ukulele. I love making music without attachment to the outcome and just experimenting!
doodling
I would always doodle in the margins in school and now I do it on my iPad. You might see some doodles on my feed every once in a while (and on this page!)
FASHION
Okay, I don't really know anything about fashion...but I've always loved experimenting with personal style! In an attempt to shop more sustainably this year, I'm focusing on only buying from thrift and vintage stores. This 70s vintage jumpsuit is my favorite thrift find to date!
WRITING
Writing is another one of those "lifelong passions" I have, just like photography. I grew up writing funny short stories for my friends, then became interested in poetry and essay writing. For my senior thesis in college I put together a magazine of “modern love” stories in the style of the NYTimes column!
@ HANNAH HOLLAND PHOTO LLC 2025
SITE CREDIT
photo credits (from top to bottom)
brandon mathews, quinn kirby, eden strader, marina williams