Anna Rose Layden is a freelance photojournalist based in Washington, D.C. Primarily documenting American politics, she strives to capture intimacy in the most chaotic environments, simulating attendance in the room for viewers of her work.

An alumnus of Rochester Institute of Technology, Anna interned for The Hill in 2022 and has since collaborated with Reuters, Getty Images, The New York Times, EPA, UPI, NPR, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and more.

Originally from Oahu, she enjoys historical fiction novels, dancing hula, and searching for the perfect iced chai latte.

Anna and Rita (her mighty Toyota Corolla) are available for assignment and willing to travel.

Please direct inquiries to annaroselayden@gmail.com

Holds hard credentials for Capitol Hill and the White House.

Check out Let’s Talk Story, her newsletter. Click here for a consolidated list of published works.