Annie O. Waterman is a freelance photographer based between Lisbon and Paris. Annie's work draws on her 18+ years of experience in the artisan sector.
Through this work, she has traveled extensively, discovering people, places, and cultural traditions through the lens of traditional craft.
Her background in the artisan field has given her a sensitive approach to creating storytelling imagery for artisan brands, makers, and cultural organizations. Annie’s work celebrates the beauty of her industry while exploring the vulnerability of raw materials, indigenous cultures, and traditional craft techniques, raising questions about what we truly value.
Her work has appeared in Selvedge and HAND/EYE Magazine, been used by artisan brands, and promoted artists' work and cultural projects that support traditional crafts and cultural heritage, including projects with the United Nations Development Program.
Annie studied Fine Arts with a focus on photography and has completed Magnum Photos' Creative Documentary Course, as well as long-term programs with Agence VU in Paris and the VII Foundation Academy in Arles, France.
If you would like to discuss a project, please contact annieoakleywaterman@gmail.com
Instagram: @annieowaterman
Annie is also a craft industry consultant who connects retailers, designers, and travelers with exceptional handmade work through artisan sourcing, brand mentorship, and guided craft journeys.
Discover her work in the sourcing world:
AOWHandmade.com
