The Ana Isabel Photography Blog

Faith in Action held their annual conference in Washington, DC. They took advantage of having their team members in one location by updating their headshots! We had everyone rotate through during the day on a white backdrop. A white backdrop will give them consistency over time and is easy to use for marketing materials in […]

Getting greenery in the back of your headshots allows for a natural look. Pairing it with a suit jacket or a dress provides the professionalism most people are looking for when getting their headshots taken. Take a look at a few of my recommended locations in the DC area.   DC War Memorial Great spot […]

Coming out of 2020 a lot of my clients are focused on getting up to date headshots. Jacqui wanted headshots that included greenery but also some nice stone like white marble. The goal was to portray her as approachable, professional, and confident. I believe we nailed that! Take a look at some of my favorites: […]

While political candidates certainly get photographed often, it’s just as important for those working for or with those political principals to be photographed as well.  A good professional headshot can be used for marketing materials, on social media, and for speaking engagements. I recently photographed Sawyer and want to share some of my favorites from […]

Outdoor headshot sessions are very common because they feel organic in comparison to ones with a white or black background. And in DC, there are some memorable locations that really shine. Here are some of the most frequented ones:   The DC look: The Supreme Court   DC look with some greenery: Library Of Congress […]

Headshots oftentimes need to be simple and telling. For Kristian’s headshots, we chose Hemisfair Park in San Antonio, TX. This location is great for two reasons: it has lots of greenery and it has excellent views of the Tower of the Americas. That way, we got a variety of photographs and angles all within one […]

Outdoor headshots are a good way to use your surroundings to portray your personality. Sharon wanted some greenery and nature-like backgrounds for her headshots. The best place in San Antonio for this is the Botanical Garden because of the earth-like features of its buildings and green areas. Take a look at some of my favorites! […]

Professional headshots are important because they are a way to present yourself to your future employer and colleageues. They should convey just enough about so folks know what to expect when they meet you in person. For Mohona’s headshots, the goal was to portray her as a professional in a light and fun way. We […]

Professional headshots are important for various careers, but most important if you’re looking to transition to a new career, a different position, or taking speaking engagements. The goal for Linette’s headshots was to give her simple, clean, backgrounds. This way, she could use them in various ways throughout the next few years of her career. […]

As an entrepreneur, Kenzi was ready for and updated headshot session. The goal was to show Kenzi as whimsy, approachable, and warm. We chose to photographed at one of the many San Antonio murals: at The Rim next to The Rustic. Next to it was also a more corporate-like look to give her some diverse […]