Hello! Thank you for your interest in my work. These pages represent my photography practice both as a form of creative expression and as a documentary tool.

My background in art instilled a deep appreciation for nuanced meaning in imagery that remains with me today.  I studied photography at University of the Arts in Philadelphia (BFA '05), and stay connected with my alma mater as an instructor in Continuing Studies. 

I find it truly inspiring that everything we know about the universe essentially comes from humans observing closely and analyzing that information over generations. We have so much incredible knowledge, and at the same time, impenetrable mysteries remain. My current vandyke brown print series, Wild Gravity, celebrates the intersections of science, spirit, curiosity, and strangeness.

As a photographer for hire, I'm most interested in finding the story behind what I'm photographing. I often shoot in a documentary style, allowing the subjects to unfold while we're together.  However, I'm not afraid to get more experimental when the situation warrants it.  I approach each project seeking the best way to communicate the meaning of my subjects visually.

Do you need some quality photography? Feel free to reach me by email ( andrea [at] andreapoulsen.net ), or fill out the contact form on this website for a quote.

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Thank you to everyone who came out and acquired art at @feminist_flea on Saturday! We raised over $6,000 for WOAR with your entry fees!! That makes me so happy. My sale is still on and there are lots of gems left. I will share more pieces soon, but
It's Alive! #wildgravityprints #alternativeprocess #altprocess #alternativeprocessphotography #vandykebrown #contemporaryphotography #contemporaryphotoart #artandscience #sciart  #bioart #universe #maryshelley
Universe Balloon. Wherever you are, you exist at the same point where the Big Bang occurred. The universe continues to expand equally in all directions, like the surface of a balloon, at an accelerating speed. ⠀ ⠀ Any prints that haven't sold yet wi
Electron Sockets. 8x10" fine art print on sale for $15, as well as a pocket sized 4x5" for $8.⠀ ⠀ I have lots of goodies left and will bring them all to @feminist_flea craft fair this Saturday December 7th at the Bok Building in South Phila
FLASH SALE! Today only (Cyber Monday till midnight 🎁) I'm offering 30% off ALL METAL PRINTS. If you've had your eye on something that's not already on sale, now is your chance to get it!⠀ ⠀ Tomorrow I'm placing my final order for the year, and I'm n
Space Hero. Last ones left on sale are an 8x10" fine art print for $15, or 4x5" for $8!⠀ ⠀ Tomorrow, ONE DAY ONLY, I am going to do a special Cyber Monday promo for 30% OFF ALL METAL WALL ART! So if there's something you've wanted in part
Starry Field. For those of you leaving a city for the holiday, try to take a minute to look up at the sky and be thankful for the stars. ⠀ ⠀ Starry Field 4x5" fine art print pictured here is on sale for $8.⠀ ⠀ #wildgravityprints #alternativeproc
Hollowed Eggs. This one looks great in my mom's kitchen! She's an exceptionally creative cook, but to me this image has layers of meaning on top of culinary arts. I see zeros in the forms, and at first played around with titles around goose eggs. But