FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER IN RICHMOND, VA
Meet Anna Dobrovolskaia, a documentary-style family photographer capturing timeless, artistic moments
Hi, I’m Anna
I’m a family photographer based in Richmond, VA, and I believe there’s magic in the ordinary — in quiet gestures, soft light, and fleeting glances. My work is about honoring that magic and helping you see your life the way I see it through my lens: rich with emotion, beauty, and story.
My journey with photography began long before I owned a camera. As a child, I was fascinated by film and Polaroids — tiny windows into past moments. I didn’t think I’d ever become a photographer, but the dream stayed quietly with me for years. In 2021, after leaving a career that no longer fulfilled me, I picked up my first real camera and something just clicked. I started photographing friends, then clients, and before long, photography became not just my passion, but my full-time work and calling.
Today, I specialize in documentary and artistic photography for families, newborns, and motherhood. I’m drawn to natural moments — the way a mother strokes her baby’s hair, a toddler’s laughter, or the way light pours through a window just right. I don’t aim for perfection. I aim for feeling.
My approach is gentle and intuitive. I’ll guide you when needed, but I also know when to step back and let the moment unfold. My editing is careful and intentional, preserving the realness while enhancing the quiet beauty in every frame.
Photography, for me, is a way of seeing and connecting. It’s how I make sense of the world and how I give something meaningful back to it. And if you choose to work with me, I’ll bring all of that care, experience, and heart to telling your story — exactly as it deserves to be told.
Serving Richmond, VA and beyond
Meet Anna Dobrovolskaia — timeless, artistic family photography in Richmond, VA, capturing love, connection, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Specializing in documentary-style newborn, maternity, and motherhood sessions, serving families who value authentic storytelling and heartfelt moments.
Morgan Thatcher
Anna created such a comfortable space for us to feel natural in our home. Having candid photos in our own space allowed for her creativity and she truly created works of art! We also now have these memories of this season of life captured for us to keep forever. These pictures are exactly what we were looking for and working with Anna allowed us (and our kids) to have fun with the process!
Rachel Liao
When I first came across Anna’s work, I knew she was exceptional. I am so in love with the photos she took of my family! She was great to work with, and I can’t wait for our next shoot!
Chelsea Black
These photos mean so much to me. I was searching for a photographer in the area with a specific style and came across Anna and have become in love with her work. She captures love and all the details so perfectly. I'm in love with these photos and her work and was just beaming the whole time I was going through our gallery. She even captured a beautiful smile from my newborn that I hadn't even seen before! I am so grateful for these photos and will cherish them forever.