Anna Dobrovolskaia Featured in Heartful Magazine & Named One of The Ones to Watch. Family photographer Anna Dobrovolskaia | Richmond, VA

Heartful is a free digital magazine for family photographers that celebrates images with soul -photographs that go beyond just being pretty, telling honest, raw, and deeply moving stories. To be included in this publication is an honor beyond words, and I still can’t quite believe it!

Even more surreal is being named on The Ones to Watch list, a bi-annual recognition of the top 20 family photographers who are redefining the genre. This list highlights artists who are shaping the future of family photography -those whose vision and storytelling bring something fresh, compelling, and deeply meaningful to the industry. To have been selected from over 10,000 submissions feels absolutely unreal.

It’s hard to believe that just three years ago, I was stepping into this world of photography, pouring my heart and soul into capturing authentic, emotive family stories. And now, to be recognized in this way -it’s a dream I never even dared to imagine. This moment is a reminder of why I do what I do: to slow time, to honor the fleeting, to capture the beauty of love in its rawest form.

Thank you to Heartful for this incredible honor, and thank you to every family who has invited me into their world and trusted me to tell their story. This recognition is not just mine — it belongs to all of you, too. Here’s to the journey ahead!

Anna Dobrovolskaia Featured in Heartful Magazine & Named One of The Ones to Watch. Family photographer Anna Dobrovolskaia | Richmond, VA
Anna Dobrovolskaia Featured in Heartful Magazine & Named One of The Ones to Watch. Family photographer Anna Dobrovolskaia | Richmond, VA

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Anna Dobrovolskaia Featured in Heartful Magazine & Named One of The Ones to Watch. Family photographer Anna Dobrovolskaia | Richmond, VA

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