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Addie’s Bio
Addie Elder is a 22-year-old non-binary woman based in Marietta, Georgia. Currently pursuing a BFA in Photography and Video at Kennesaw State University, Addie has been refining her craft since 2016, working with both digital and film media. She is passionate about building a career in freelance photography, entrepreneurship, and personal photography, with a focus on creating striking and liminal visual narratives.
Addie currently works as a newborn photographer with Mom365 at Northside Hospital Atlanta and Emory Hospital Midtown, capturing intimate moments in a clinical setting. In her personal work, she often collaborates with friends as models, crafting images that explore the realms of sensuality, surrealism, and human connection.
In addition to photography, Addie is skilled in ceramics, mixed media, and sculpture, bringing a tactile dimension to her artistic practice.
Artist Statement
My photography aims to explore the human form and experience from perspectives often overlooked. Using live models, including myself, I center my work around the body—focusing on themes of intimacy and liminality. My goal is to encourage viewers to reflect on their own bodies, shifting from a societal gaze to a personal, more introspective viewpoint.
While my practice frequently involves digital media with a DSLR camera, I am equally drawn to the unpredictability and depth of film photography. To create an intimate atmosphere, I often rely on hard, direct flash and avoid exterior lighting sources. Though I occasionally work with strobes or hot lights, on-camera flash complements my vision, enhancing the raw and immediate quality I strive for.
Influences like Nan Goldin have shaped my artistic journey since I first became interested in photography. More recently, artists like Christian Zajicek, known as @visionsofalife on Instagram, have inspired my approach to capturing candid, honest moments.
My work addresses both personal and societal issues, examining how our perception of our bodies is influenced by external expectations and upbringing. As an artist, my mission is to reach those who feel discomfort in their own skin, guiding them toward seeing their bodies as art—vessels of potential for self-expression, physical exploration, and personal empowerment.
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Addie Elder
Photographer
Marietta, GA 30008
Email: addie.elder@gmail.com
Education
BFA in Art, Photography and Video Concentration
Kennesaw State University, 2019 - Present
Professional Experience
Newborn Photographer
Mom365, Northside and Emory Hospitals — 2024 - Present
- Specializing in newborn photography, capturing high-quality, meaningful moments for families.
- Ensuring professional standards in a clinical environment and managing workflow to deliver timely results.
Digital Media Creator, Editor, and Distributor
Self-Employed — 2023 - 2024
- Produced and distributed digital content for online platforms, focusing on engaging visual storytelling and targeted media campaigns.
- Handled content creation, editing, and client consultations for an online business presence.
Painting Assistant & Camp Instructor
*My Clayground, Roswell, GA* — 2020 - 2023
- Assisted in teaching and managing art classes for children, fostering a creative environment.
- Developed and maintained art projects, overseeing multiple creative mediums.
Awards
- $1,000 Scholarship— Kennesaw State University, awarded by Summer Arts Intensive, Summer Arts at KSU (2017)
- Dual Enrollment Program (DEP) — Kennesaw State University, College of the Arts (2018 - 2019)
- HOPE Scholarship — Kennesaw State University (2019 - Present)
Freelance Projects and Galleries
Professional Headshot Photography— Captured headshots for emerging Atlanta artists (August 2024)
Photography Gallery, "What Makes Us" — Exhibited work at Bellow’s Film Lab, Atlanta (April 2024)
Photo Editing for Graphic Design— Provided freelance photo editing for K Allen Graphics (September 2024)