What is your name?
Anne Holden
What is your occupation?
Photographer
What is your business name?
Shipyard Photography
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than 1 year
What is your Instagram handle?
@shipyard_photography
What is your LinkedIn URL?
linkedin.com/in/anne-h
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Born in England to Irish parents, I moved to Boston as a child.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I am a Brand and Family Photographer who specializes in telling stories through images. I adore supporting local businesses and capturing their passion. For families, my goal is to show love and connection. What led me to this career? Love and the joy of storytelling. 💞
What would your clients say about you and your company?
“I am passionate, creative, and very easy-going!”
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
“You get to decide which direction your business is going in. Stay true to your instincts and passions.”
What is your favorite book?
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – it’s about dreams and finding what you love, your treasure!
What is your secret weapon?
My research abilities. I am a visual researcher by nature with a keen eye for composing compelling images.
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
Supporting other local women and small businesses, helping each other grow and succeed.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
“You don’t have to always say yes!”
How do you enjoy your free time?
Taking photos while traveling with my kids, discovering small businesses and their stories, drawing, painting, crafting, and baking with my daughter.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I majored in French in college and originally wanted to be an archaeologist.