The Ana Isabel Photography Blog

Katie Bansil has officially put in her bid as a congressional candidate running in New Jersey! I traveled to New Jersey to photograph her throughout the district. The three must-have photos for any candidate beginning their bid are: headshots, action photos, and with supporters. We definitely got those three during Katie’s session and more! We […]

Political campaign photography often times include a lot of wonderful volunteers. Here are my top tips for volunteers at photo sessions: Early arrival– Campaigns have tight timelines so arriving to a session early is critical. It allows volunteers to get settled and familiarized with the area. Variety of outfits – The best way to ensure […]

The Black Political Action Committee was fully focused on the Virginia gubernatorial race this November. I traveled to their focus area of Norfolk to photograph their canvas kick off. They knocked on doors, spoke to voters, and passed out literature encouraging folks to vote. Take a look at some of my favorites:  

Campaign photography has three components: events, marketing images, and headshots & portraits. Each are to show the candidate to the voters. One of the things we spent time on is figuring out what the candidate should wear. Here are my tips: Solid colors, subtle patterns – The best way to be seen is by having […]

This year’s Reed Awards were hosted at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The event gathers political consultants around the nation to celebrate their success in the past campaign cycle. Take a look at a few of my favorites:  

Campaign photography is a way to visually present yourself to voters. When seeking out a photographer, ensure you are getting these three types of photos: Headshots & portraits – They allow to establish your look to voters. You can have your headshots in a variety of outfits and locations to showcase your personality and the […]

As a campaign photographer for Secretary Julián Castro and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 presidential bid, I created thousands of images throughout the year. The goal is always to have content to share with voters, to include for marketing purposes. Take a look at some examples of how my photographs were used for both presidential campaigns […]