The Ana Isabel Photography Blog

This past year has made us look a little harder at restaurants with outdoor space. I’ve certainly searched endlessly to find some some that have a beautiful space, good food, and good drinks. Here are some of my favorites: Tre Tratoria – Located behind SAMA, this restaurant has perfect covered outdoor seating with views of […]

Caitlin and Justin married in an intimate ceremony surrounded by eight of their closes family members (and one joining virtually!). The Mansion at Strathmore was a perfect backdrop for their day. With a full-Mansion rental, they were able to safely distance between each portion of their day. Their reception included a champagne toast, desserts, and […]

Maryssa & Alex had a tough decision to make this year for their April wedding. With many changes and careful planning, they chose to postpone to late in the summer with and hold an intimate outdoor ceremony with 20 close relatives. They were both so radiant and excited to finally get married! They will celebrate […]

Organizations are assisting their communities in various ways during the pandemic. Recently, I photographed The Wills Group during two events: a mobile food bank and a volunteer day. During their session, they implemented various plans that allowed them to maximize their photo usage post-event. Here are some of those plans: Pre-session: Share your plan/announcement virtually […]

Christina & Brandon had to make the tough decision about their 2020 wedding. They decided to continue with their wedding ceremony at the DC War Memorial and push back the large celebration to 2021. This more intimate celebration allowed myself and Cork & Banner Films to capture all of the details of their day and […]

Dash In, a branch of the The Wills Group, gathered to volunteer and support first responders in their community who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They delivered Snack-O-Grams to local hospitals and fire stations. Each box included treats with positive notes from employees. The boxes were a way to thank and uplift our […]

The Signature CEO Conference became all virtual for 2020 Due to COVID-19 and restrictions with large gatherings, the founder Tara Melvin, from Perfect Planning events, made the move swiftly. Tara and the team collaborated with event professionals for the background, entertainment, and tech. It required a few cameras, lighting, and her team assisting through the […]

The Wills Group has been giving back to the community during the pandemic. The organization utilized their headquarters to create a mobile food bank distribution center. Families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic were able to safely pick up food without making contact with the employees. Our photography goal was to document the day while maintaining […]