The Ana Isabel Photography Blog

Valencia is officially 15! For her quince portraits, she wanted something more “city” like so we chose the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. Happy birthday, Valencia!  

Rain happens and sometimes rescheduling isn’t an option. That’s why I have these four covered (and indoor) locations in my back pocket when clients need a contingent plan:   Kennedy Center The large awning allows for a covered area while still getting some greenery, beautiful white marble, and tall columns. More photos: The Jackson Family | […]

The Kennedy Center is such an iconic place to take family photos. And the Jackson family came with the best outfits ready for their session. Their little one was the cutest and was such a good listener during our session. Take a look at my favorites:     Other sessions like this one: The O’Neill […]

The historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC is a beautiful backdrop for events. I teamed up with lead planner Tara Melvin, from Perfect Planning events who coordinate a three-room styled session at the hotel. The team chose to highlight some of their best work including beautiful florals, a grand balloon installation, and unique rentals. Take […]

The Truman Center for National Policy awarded LTC (Ret.) Alexander Vindman the award for Exceptional Moral Courage in Public Service during its TruCon2020 conference. I was asked by Truman to photograph headshots of LTC (Ret.) Vindman to use with their announcement. We focused on getting environmental photographs with a corporate look to showcase the gravity […]

I have enjoyed seeing the Remy family over many years. This latest session included their littlest one! We photographed at Sherwood Gardens in Baltimore, MD which provided beautiful greenery. Take a look at some of my favorites:  

Lead planner from LR Events, Lauren Rubenstein, and I collaborated to create a styled session at the Park Hyatt in Washington, DC. Styled sessions allow us to showcase new styles and offerings from different event professionals. For this one, we focused on polished blush look for the florals, bold accents in the chairs and napkins, […]

Ms. Theresa celebrated her 75th birthday with close family and friends at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. Lead Planner, Tara Melvin, organized a modern and bold soireé for Ms. Teresa. It included fun activities, delicious food, and lots of beautiful decor. Take a look at some of my favorites!   Planning & design: […]

Corporate parties are some of my favorite to photograph and even more exciting when Well Dunn Catering is at the helm. For this event, the private client requested something unique for their catering needs. In addition to the typical foods expected, Well Dunn provided some fun options for guests to try. Bites included tarantula, frog legs, […]