Artist Spotlight: Anna Ottum

Born and raised in Oregon, photographer Anna Ottum graduated from The University of Washington before moving to New York, where she received early recognition for her earnest and compelling depictions of youth in the Northwest. Her editorial and commercial work depicts the dynamic lives of truck drivers, nail artists, arctic explorers, pop stars and bull riders with distinct intimacy and nostalgia. Her projects span the art, fashion and commercial world with clients including The New York Times, Neiman Marcus, Columbia Records, Urban Outfitters, Nike and Interview Magazine. Ottum is currently based between New York City and Savannah, Georgia.

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