The Ana Isabel Photography Blog

Family portraits are one of the most structured portions of a wedding day. It requires planning and patience. That’s why I’m giving you a few tips for a successful family portrait session. Write it down – Create a bullet point list of each family grouping to be photographed. This serves as a checklist for your […]

Remember the snow storm we had last week? While the DC area was cuddled up at home, I-shi and Cedric were at MGM National Harbor getting married! They embraced the snow and celebrated with close family and friends. I-Shi had the women in her life help her get in her dress, put jewelry on, and […]

Earlier this year, I photographed Isaac’s surprise proposal to Kelsey. Now, both of them want to share tips on how to pull off a surprise proposal. Enjoy this guest blog post! — Did you know 37 percent of engagements happen between November and February? Sounds like ‘Tis the season for proposals! If you’re planning to […]

Stephanie & Thanin have been together since high school and when they see each other, they just start giggling! Thanin proposed with Stephanie’s grandmother’s ring, married on the same day, and same church as her parents did many years ago. It was truly a special day for their families. Without much further ado, here are […]

It’s a common question I get from couples, organizations, and individuals looking for a photographer for their private event. The easy answer: during all of it. From top to bottom, everything within an event is worthy of a photograph. Having a photographer through the entire event gives a complete overview.   While you may want […]