Ana Topoleanu

@anatopoleanu

📷 Documentary Photographer 📍 Based in Mexico | Shooting worldwide 🫰🏽 @tmagazine contributor | @theviiacademy alumni •
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Hoy es cumpleaños de una de las fotógrafas pioneras, las que dieron alas a otras mujeres para creer en si mismas y perseguir sus sueños. @gracielaiturbide es un encanto de persona, tiene una presencia mágica y unas historias que les ganan a las películas. Que emoción compartir estos retratos en su cumpleaños! Que vivas muchos años más! 🫶🏽 * outtakes from a @tmagazine assignment #gracielaiturbide #documentingwomen #womenphotograph #womensupportingwomen #portraitphotography #documentaryphotography
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3 years ago
Elena Reygadas for @wmag #outtakes #portraitphotography #mexico #chef @restauranterosetta
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2 years ago
Work in progress 🌊 Hoy empezamos a dar forma a una nueva serie inspirada en el océano — tazas con cola de ballena, diseñados para convertir tu café de la mañana en un escape tranquilo al mar. Aún en proceso, pero ya soñando… ✨ La preventa empieza ahora 💌 Envíanos DM para un 10% de descuento especial Sorbitos lentos, como la marea.
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10 days ago
Floating in the middle of the jungle. #junglestay #ecoluxury #offgridliving #natureescape #boutiquestay
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11 days ago
A portrait captures what can’t be staged. Presence, intention, and the way someone moves through the world. From @taller_ruizlopez , a ceramist from Oaxaca rooted in tradition, to @steph_montero_bending , whose work with @nadoporlasballenas connects sport and marine conservation, our lens has captured incredible people doing impactful work across MĂ©xico. We have also had the honor of photographing Stephanie Brendl, the co-founder of @sierra_a_mar ; @danielasotoinnes the head chef and mastermind [email protected]; and @danielavillegasjewelry , an artist and storyteller who creates wearable art inspired by mother nature. Each portrait we take, no matter who the subject is, is about showing up, observing, and capturing what’s real. #portraits #creativeagency
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12 days ago
To photograph a portrait is to step into who someone is beneath the surface, capturing the passion and spark that drive who they are and what they do. This series of portraits brings us into the worlds of artists who are shaping the way we experience art, space, and flavor today. We begin with @gonzalolebrija , one of the most renowned figures in Mexico’s contemporary art scene and the artist behind El Faro at @xala.mx . From there, we move into the world of @taller_ruizlopez , a ceramist from Oaxaca whose work is guided by touch and tradition. That same sense of intention carries into the work of @paolacamarena_studio , where architecture and interiors are approached as one continuous language. It extends further through @tomasverdi of @verdidesign , whose textiles bring together ancestral techniques and contemporary materials, and continues into the kitchen with @danielasotoinnes , whose work at @rubra.mx is redefining contemporary Mexican gastronomy. It is always an honor to work with talented creatives and capture a glimpse into their process and perspective. #portraits #creativeagency
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17 days ago
To live along the Pacific is to move in response to your surroundings. Mornings often begin slowly, whether by the water at @xala.mx or within the natural wonders of @lareservatecuan . Afternoons can move between the pool and the beach, with moments of rest and time spent outdoors becoming part of the routine. At @mandarina.mx , the experience unfolds across land and sea, where meals are prepared with fresh ingredients and shared in open, relaxed settings. That same connection to food and place carries through @haciendabuenaventura , where local flavors and a sense of tradition bring people together. Further down the coast, @costalegre.realestate reflects a more private way of living, where comfort, color, and the surrounding landscape define how time is enjoyed. Across each of these places, the lifestyle is not defined by a single moment, but by the way coastal experiences weave together seamlessly throughout the day.
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1 month ago
What defines life along the Pacific is not a single activity, but a constant awareness of where you are. It begins with the view. From the villas of @costalegre.realestate and @fstamarindo , the landscape opens wide, holding the ocean and mountains in a single frame. At @hotel_basalto that same horizon is experienced from a different, equally mesmerizing vantage point. At @mandarina.mx , the lifestyle extends across ocean, jungle, and sea. One can enjoy an invigorating game of golf and a peaceful swim within the same afternoon. And this same sense of living within the landscape carries into @lareservatecuan and @xala.mx , where daily life unfolds in close connection to the ocean. In Puerto Vallarta, that same relationship to place is expressed through moments of gathering and leisure, from the tranquil gardens of @haciendabuenaventura to a more fluid, ocean-oriented lifestyle at @marinatowersmx . Our work focuses on capturing how these environments shape a lifestyle defined by connection, presence, and a deep awareness of place. #CreativeDirection #CreativeStudio #VisualStorytelling
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1 month ago
From Los Cabos to Costalegre, life along the Pacific coast takes many forms. At @xala.mx , the days unfold in the water. People surf and swim and return to shore as the sun sets into the sea. Across @mandarina.mx , time is spent moving through gardens and open spaces. Meals are shaped by fresh ingredients and a direct connection to the land. In Los Cabos, @claseazulofficial brings people together around tequila. Each moment is defined by craft, setting, and shared experience. At @marinatowersmx , being located in the marina means yacht access is always easy. Residents can set sail at their leisure and take in the breathtaking views of the mountains and the city of Puerto Vallarta from the water. Further down the coastline, the villas of @costalegre.realestate and the stunning architecture @fstamarindo present a quieter rhythm. Time is spent surrounded by stunning views of the sea and tends to moves at a slower pace. Our work documents how each of these environments shapes the experience of living along the coast. #PacificLiving #CreativeDocumentation #CoastalNarratives #CreativeStudio #VisualStorytelling
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1 month ago
Before a drink is ever tasted, it’s already been experienced. It lives in the hands that prepare it, in the pause before it’s served, in the subtle exchange between people and place. Across our work — from the ritual precision at @claseazulofficial , to the bold, instinctive energy of @rubra.mx , to the quiet refinement of @hotel_basalto — we focus on those in-between moments that often go unnoticed. At the Treetop Bar at @oomandarina and within the dining spaces of La Perla at @villapremiere , mixology becomes something shared — shaped by conversation, setting, and time of day. Within destinations like @costalegre.realestate and @mandarina.mx , these moments expand even further, becoming part of a larger rhythm tied to the land itself. This is what we aim to capture — not just the result, but everything that happens around it. #MixologyArt #CreativeStudio #VisualStorytelling
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1 month ago
Mixology unfolds in layers — through preparation, presentation, and the setting that surrounds it. Our work follows that progression, capturing how each moment builds into the final experience. At @rubra.mx , bold flavors and vibrant compositions bring an energy that feels immediate and expressive. At @claseazulofficial , the process becomes more deliberate — where craftsmanship, ritual, and detail shape every pour. At La Perla inside @villapremiere , the experience softens into something more intimate, guided by service, atmosphere, and a slower rhythm at the table. Above it all, the Treetop Bar at @oomandarina introduces a different perspective entirely — where cocktails are shaped not only by ingredients, but by altitude, light, and the surrounding landscape. Each space defines its own pace. We document how that pace is felt. #MixologyArt #CreativeStudio #VisualStorytelling
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1 month ago
Mixology reveals itself in the details. We follow how each drink is shaped — by ingredients, atmosphere, and the moment it’s served. From the coastal elegance of La Perla at @villapremiere , where wine is poured alongside the rhythm of the sea, to the refined compositions at @hotel_basalto , where each cocktail is crafted with precision, every detail contributes to the experience. At @yeococinajaponesa , presentation becomes part of the ritual, while at @rubra.mx , each element is layered to create something both balanced and expressive. At @ooomandarina , the setting itself becomes part of the drink — where views, light, and environment complete the moment. Each space offers its own interpretation. Our work is about observing the process and capturing it with intention. #MixologyArt #CreativeStudio #VisualStorytelling
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1 month ago