The Ana Isabel Photography Blog

I have enjoyed photographing the Pennington family over many years. The kids are so much fun and always full of energy! Check out some of my favorite photos from their session!

While Cherry Blossoms get a lot of the attention, in my opinion, the best colors come from Magnolias. These trees with big blooms are the best for photographs. They’re much more noticeable and because they bloom almost at the same time as the Cherry Blossoms, it’s much easier to find an empty area with Magnolia […]

The Audubon National Society (also known as the Woodend Sanctuary) is a great place for family portraits. The greenery in the area is ever changing and provides a lot of variety. The Pittleman Family chose this location for their photos and it turned out to be a great day because the leaves had already begun […]

I was so excited when this Peruvian family reached out to have their family photographs taken. As I was talking to Nathaly about their day, I learned quickly that this was special for them–it was their first time taking photographs. She summarized it really well: “To me, the photoshoot meant more than nice pictures. It […]

Kit was baptized this summer surrounded by his dads and extended family. After the ceremony, we gathered to photograph portraits on the grounds of the National Cathedral. A meaningful location for the family was Bishop’s Garden so we made sure to include that in our session. Enjoy some of my favorites photos!  

Family portraits are some of my favorite to photograph. I get a chance to see little ones grow year after year. For this outdoor session, we photographed near the Federal Triangle Metro area and the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Both sections are also covered, which make for great covered locations in case of rain. Enjoy […]

Wintertime brings holiday excitement and cold air! If an outdoor family portrait isn’t ideal, an at-home one is a great alternative. It’s oftentimes cozy and a little more personal. I really liked the Hollinger’s photos. They had their holiday decor ready and chose a central location in their home. They even included their furry family […]

Over a year ago, I photographed the Rollins family as they were getting ready to welcome a little one into their family.  That little one is now walking! They chose the National Museum of African American History and Culture for their portraits and I think the photos turned out great!  

The Mathieson family is back! I enjoyed photographing them again this year and their little one totally stole the show. She wore a cozy red outfit and a blue one to twirl in. I really enjoy seeing families grow throughout the years. Enjoy my favorites:

I really enjoy photographing my clients at various milestones. I photographed Allie & Dale‘s wedding and I was so excited when they were expecting. They welcomed baby S to their family! We captured them at-home (where their dog Buddah tried to steal the show, haha!). Congrats to the Hopkins family! Here are my favorites: