The Ana Isabel Photography Blog

Two of my favorite locations for headshots are Federal Triangle and the National Portrait Gallery. Their proximity allows folks to get a good variety of background options while still keeping it professional. I also really like that my client Rebecca brought an outfit change which helped with getting different looks throughout the session. Enjoy some […]

Maryam & Harry chose a special place to wed: The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. The courtyard has been a meaningful location for them so it was perfect for an intimate wedding. We then traveled to Federal Triangle and the Andrew Mellon Auditorium for portraits of the newlyweds! Congratulations Maryam & Harry!     […]

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 […]

Well Dunn Catering partnered with AFR Furniture Rentals, Party Rental Ltd., and Atmosphere Lighting to execute a premium event at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery for Lexus. The photography scope was to capture images for marketing purposes. Photographs of the decor, layout, details of food/drink, and of catering staff serving guests. These photos will be […]

Kimberly launched Rollins Bower Consulting earlier this year. As part of the launch, she wanted headshots that reflected her brand. Her headshots needed to say warm and inviting, yet professional and approachable. I think we captured that well! We chose the National Portrait Gallery because of its atrium. It’s filled with natural lighting, greenery, and […]

It has been so great photographing the Maas Family over the years. We photographed their family portraits last year, and wedding years before that. This time around, we got some updated portraits as baby A is growing quickly. Since it turned out to be a bit rainy on their session date, we took it indoors […]