You don’t need a flawless pose or a perfect backdrop to have meaningful photos
What you really need is space to just be yourself — surrounded by the people you love most.
This is for families who care more about real connection than perfect poses. The way your child holds onto your leg, the sunlight catching your hair, that quiet look you share when no one’s watching — those are the moments that truly matter. And those are the ones we’ll hold on to.
With a calm, documentary-style approach, you won’t just get pretty pictures — you’ll get honest, emotional photographs that feel like you. Nothing forced, nothing stiff. Just real life, as it is.
Let’s capture the beauty in your everyday — the laughter, the mess, the stillness — and turn it into something you’ll always treasure.
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A Session Designed Around You
This isn’t about perfect poses or everyone wearing the same thing — it’s about capturing what really matters: your connection, your love, the quiet magic of your everyday life.
Sessions are slow and easy, usually around 1–2 hours, so no one’s rushed or stressed. We go with the flow — playing, cuddling, cooking, exploring… whatever feels right for your family. It’s simply time to be yourselves, while I gently and quietly document the beauty as it naturally unfolds.
I’ll step in with a little guidance when it feels right, but for the most part, you just get to be present with the people who matter most. My approach is calm, intuitive, and documentary at heart — I’m not here to stage every moment, but to witness and preserve the real ones.
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The joy, the stillness, the mess, the magic
Before your session, we’ll chat over the phone about what really matters to you — the little things you never want to forget, like the sound of your child’s laugh or the feeling of being all together.
When the day comes, there’s no pressure to perform or do anything a certain way — just show up, be present, and I’ll take care of the rest. I’ll guide you gently when needed and handle everything from start to finish, so you can simply enjoy being in the moment.
I work with natural light and pay close attention to the small details — the way the air moves, the emotion in a glance, the softness of the light — to create images that are not only beautiful, but full of life.
You’ll walk away with a collection of photographs that feel like your story — real, emotional, and alive in all the best ways.
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From Digital to Lasting Keepsakes
After your session, you’ll receive a thoughtfully curated online gallery of fully edited, high-resolution images — ready to download, share, and enjoy.
But it doesn’t stop there.
If you’d like to turn those memories into something tangible, I offer fine art prints and handcrafted heirloom albums. I’ll help you choose the best way to preserve your story—whether it’s a statement piece for your home or an album your children will flip through for years.
From session to final product, everything is taken care of — no need to find a lab or design anything yourself. It’s a complete, stress-free experience from start to finish.
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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.