About Us

Advere was founded on a simple belief: exceptional visual content should help businesses tell their story, build trust, and stand out in a competitive market.

Founded by Anne Marie D’Arcy, Advere combines professional photography, videography, aerial imaging, and digital media services to create compelling visual assets for businesses, real estate professionals, and organizations throughout Galveston and the Gulf Coast region.

After building a successful photography career in Houston and working with nationally recognized brands and organizations, Anne Marie relocated to Galveston, bringing more than a decade of professional photography, marketing, and visual storytelling experience to the island. Today, she combines that experience with a deep appreciation for Galveston’s unique character, history, architecture, and business community.

Anne Marie studied at the University of Houston and apprenticed under renowned photographer Jim Olive at Stockyard Photography before joining Francesca’s Collections as a staff photographer, where she spent four years producing product photography and marketing campaigns. In 2011, she launched her own photography business and has since worked with clients including BMW, Lincoln, The Houston Texans, Telemundo, Goode Company, Harvard University, and many others.

In addition to her commercial work, Anne Marie has been recognized for her artistic achievements, receiving the Carol Crow Fellowship for her portrait series American Sikh. She has also served as a faculty member at the Houston Center for Photography, teaching photography fundamentals and composition.

As a licensed FAA drone pilot and licensed real estate professional, Anne Marie offers a unique combination of technical expertise, marketing insight, and industry knowledge. She personally oversees many of Advere’s signature projects, including video testimonials, interviews, real estate marketing campaigns, and specialized media productions.

While Anne Marie remains actively involved in every project, Advere also partners with a carefully selected network of photographers, videographers, editors, and creative professionals. Whenever possible, Advere prioritizes working with talented local professionals, helping keep creative opportunities and investment within the Galveston community. By combining local partnerships with proven professional standards, Advere is able to deliver high-quality media services while supporting the island’s growing creative economy.

Whether showcasing a historic property, promoting a local business, documenting an event, or creating marketing content for a growing organization, Advere’s mission is to provide exceptional visual storytelling while contributing to the success of the Galveston community it proudly calls home.