About Anna


Anna Marsden is a student photographer and aspiring writer, currently studying her practice at Manchester School of Art. She loves to experiment in the darkroom using traditional photographic techniques, bringing her fine art documentary practice to life.

Inspired by fairytales, the desire to runaway and feminist elevated horror, she creates heavily concept driven work. Mainly working with 35mm film, Anna is a passionate analogue lover, yet equally as confident in digital photography. She is looking to expand her skills and experience in industry and would love to offer her skills to those that feel drawn to her style.

With an open mind and a love for experimentation of traditional photographic methods, Anna would love to further her knowledge of darkroom techniques and push herself to use a variety of materials to create work that pushes the boundaries of photography today.

Photographing big bands such as Madness and Slowdive, Anna is confident in high pressure situations and professional environments. She is also a passionate arts writer for The Mancunion, she loves to conduct intimate interviews and explore art culture in her community, giving creators a voice. This is a field she would be incredibly interested in exploring further in a professional capacity.



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Written
The Johnny Marr Orchestra live in Manchester: A catalyst for a music renaissance? December 2022

“Art will always evolve”: Transgressive cinema with Lee Threlkeld at Café Blah December 2022

In conversation with MMU art matriarch Sue Fox: “I have no fear of anything” November 2022



Photography
Slowdive live in Manchester: Pioneering the shoegaze revival November 2022

Alice Phoebe Lou live in Manchester: Bridging the old and the new December 2022




Exhibitions
Antwerp Mansion Ethereal Exhibit, Manchester April 2022