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Alyona Vogelmann Portraits

Name: Alyona Vogelmann Portraits
Address: 2853 Ontario Road NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20009, US
Telephone: +13014614800
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Timeless portraits with a fashion flair I’m Alyona Vogelmann and I’m a portrait photographer. I think that everyone can be seen as a work of art….

And it’s not making people something they aren’t but rather revealing their essence and a beauty inside…

We as women can be very hard on ourselves: we are not tall enough, we are not skinny enough… I hear from the most beautiful women: “Oh, I’m not photogenic, I don’t look good on pictures…” It’s understandable as our society in a way dictates what beauty is. But what I see is that women could be

beautiful regardless of shape or age… It’s not about anybody’s idealism, it’s how we feel about ourselves. I feel that it’s my job as a portrait photographer to make you feel beautiful and to give you something meaningful and timeless: the best pictures of yourself. Everybody is unique and I have to understand what the most harmonious look for you. Sometimes it relates to certain era in fashion, sometimes it’s just a style. It could be something totally unexpected! I call it seeing a jewel in a woman. I believe that everyone has it inside, you just have to dig it out and let it shine. My academic background in fine arts and fashion design, along with a degree in photography really helps me in this process. It’s like creating a piece of fine art where the center of the piece is a woman herself. I love that moment when a woman comes to my studio to see the pictures of herself revealed for the first time… I see her face lighting up and at this moment I feel that I’ve given her a tangible validation of her beauty... It’s’ all about making the difference, right? So at this particular moment I feel that these pictures make a difference. I feel that they help women reconnect with themselves, help them see how beautiful they really are. It’s an extremely gratifying and powerful experience. Ultimately, this is why I do photography.

08/14/2026

Deirdre. More Than a Headshot.

Deirdre first found my work after seeing a headshot I had created for one of my clients as her Zoom avatar, and it inspired her to reach out for professional photographs of her own.

She is a highly accomplished real estate executive, and she needed images that felt polished and current, so we started there.

The first portrait is exactly that: confident, approachable, with a classic fashion sensibility, and a bold color that feels very much Deirdre.

But during our design and brainstorming meeting before the session, we started talking about creating something beyond the professional images.
That conversation opened up another possibility: modeling for women 50+.

I could absolutely see it.

So we designed a second look with that in mind. The black-and-white portrait feels less connected to a job title and more simply to her presence and energy. Strong, timeless, feminine.
It also became one of the images we created as a hero shot for a possible modeling portfolio.

I love that one session could hold both sides of her: the succesful professional she already is and a completely new possibility she may decide to explore.

There is more images of Deirdre to come.

Thank you, Anna, for the unexpected connection that brought Deirdre my way.

Our 50s and 60s are not the years to become invisible. They are often the years when we know ourselves best, and I think that is worth photographing. ❤
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08/05/2026

Cristina. Look # 5

Japan and its culture have always fascinated and intrigued me. When Cristina and I were choosing the wardrobe for our portrait session, I was excited to discover that she had a beautiful silk kimono in her collection from a trip to Japan.

I immediately put it in the “yes” category.

We saved it for the final look of the shoot. The energy of the day softened, and we shared a few minutes of stillness.

When I looked at this image, I wanted to express what I felt through a haiku. This is what I came up with:

Woman in my frame
A curved line of tenderness
Dream hides in black silk

Cristina, thank you for co-creating this with me!❤️

If you could choose the feeling, how would you like to be photographed?

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Hair & Makeup: Makeup and Hair by Alina Karaman,

07/30/2026

Olga. Portrait of a Scientist.

Sometimes the most meaningful portrait sessions begin with a thoughtful gift.

Olga's husband, whose hobby is photography, reached out to surprise her with a portrait session for her birthday. Knowing that someone who loves photography chose me to create these portraits made it even more meaningful.

How do you photograph a scientist?

People often ask me if photographing someone with a highly analytical mind is different.

In many ways, it isn't.

The process always begins the same way: by listening. Understanding how they see themselves and discovering the words that describe who they are beyond what they do.

Olga is a professor of Mathematical Economics. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, has written five books, and published numerous scientific papers on the nonlinear behavior of complex economic systems.

She is sharp, direct, and observant.

She needed professional portraits, but she also wanted something timeless and artistic.

I believe these portraits capture our shared vision and represent Olga well.

"I like the result very much."
Knowing Olga, I knew those words weren't written lightly. They meant more than she probably realized. ❤

07/22/2026

Janice. 80 Plus and beautiful!

I first met Janice after she saw portraits I created of her daughter. She fell in love with them and got inspired to have photos for herself.

Before our session, Janice shared one of the reasons she wanted these photographs. She smiled and as a matter of fact, said she wanted a portrait … for her obituary.

My first reaction was discomfort. But the more I thought about it, the more meaningful it became.
After all, how do we want to be remembered?

After we talked I understood why everyone at her retirement community knows Janice. She is full of life, refreshingly honest, and has enough stories to fill several books. She's always involved, whether it's a dance competition or another community event, bringing her enthusiasm wherever she goes. And then there are her signature bright, fun outfits and the purple feather tucked into her hair: a little reminder that style has no expiration date!

As I learned more about her life, it all made perfect sense. Janice is a chemist who worked on malaria research in Nigeria, traveled from Nairobi to London in a flatbed truck (!), volunteered in Tanzania, lived and worked across Africa and Asia, spent decades with the EPA helping shape international environmental policy, was the token female on the Kaduna polo team. Among her many accomplishments, she speaks most proudly of her two adult children.

After retiring she served with her beloved therapy dog, Dixie, comforting people through hospital visits and times of crisis. Wherever she went, she seemed to notice what was needed and found a way to help.

When I look at these portraits, I don't just see an 80-plus woman.
I see a woman who has lived boldly, laughed often, danced enthusiastically, and never stopped being curious.
And, of course, I see that little purple feather.
That, to me, is Janice.❤️
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Beauty doesn't disappear with age, it evolves. In our eighties, it has less to do with a perfect physical appearance and everything to do with authenticity and the freedom to simply be yourself.

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07/17/2026

Bonjour!

I’m finally back after a much-needed vacation in one of the most stunning corners of the world, South of France.

Travel always leaves me with fresh inspiration, new ideas, and encounters that often happen when we are away from our typical environment.

I also had a portrait session with beautiful Elle, a woman I met in in Aix-en-Provence, and I can’t wait to share the results with you soon.

I’m excited to reconnect with many of you and create more timeless portraits together!❤️

06/25/2026

Ksenia. Lake Como, Italy.

Lake Como is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Some places have a way of slowing time and sooth. It is poetic, magical.

I wanted to share a few images from a portrait session with Ksenia and tell the story as a short visual journey in just 5 images.

Next week, I’m heading to France, one of my favorite countries, to visit Provence and the Côte d’Azur.

If you have ever dreamed of creating timeless portraits surrounded by beauty, golden light, and the atmosphere of Southern France, I would love to hear from you. ♥️

06/20/2026

As we celebrate Father’s Day tomorrow, I feel especially grateful for the families who have trusted me over the years to create portraits that celebrate their relationships and become part of their family legacy.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures. ❤️

06/12/2026

Roman.

With the World Cup opening today, this felt like the perfect time to share these images.

Roman played soccer at Skidmore, and when we planned these portraits, he shared something that stuck with me: soccer photos are often all intensity and seriousness. Very "macho". He wanted to show something else too, the joy of the game.

So we created portraits that felt more like him: confident and approachable.

Question for men:�
What passios in your life deserves to be remembered in a portrait?

06/03/2026

Takaaki of Lakaff.

Photographing musicians is always special because their work is so deeply personal. Every artist has a sound, a story that makes them recognizable.

That is exactly why musicians need more than a standard headshot. They need photographs that reflect who they are as artists. Before someone hears their music, they often encounter an image first. An image that can communicate artistic identity in an instant.

From The Divine Magazine:�
For Lakaff, music isn’t merely a craft – it is also ritual. His recording process mimics ceremony: building textures, calling in rhythm, creating space for the music to breathe. You can hear that intentionality in the smallest details. Each melodic shift is like part of a larger emotional arc. And there is a generosity in the way he composes music and offers the listener a way in.”

He jokingly calls his sound “heart music”. It's quirky, playful and groovy because, as he puts it, “soul music” was already taken.

Creatives and musicians: what story do your current portraits tell about your work?

05/29/2026

Nicholas Graduation Portraits.

Do you have a recent graduate spending a few weeks at home before leaving for the next chapter? Or maybe visiting during summer break? Or graduating from college and you want to commemorate this moment while everyone is still under the same roof?

This is the chance to make something tangible and meaningful.

I’m sharing a few pictures of Nicholas, who graduated from the University of Maryland ( and one behind the scenes with his mom helping out!) We spent a few hours on the alma mater grounds, and his dad even let us use the dream car for a few shots. A Ferrari will do that to a session.

And we finished it off with a beautiful custom album the family gets to keep.

If your family is in that small window where everyone is together, let’s make it happen.

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2853 Ontario Road NW
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13014614800

Website

https://alyonav.com/

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