Winter snowy family session at Stay NAMU in Richmond, VA

April 23, 2025

If you live in Richmond, VA, you know how rare snowfall is here. But 2025 surprised us with an unusually snowy winter — and of course, the Young family and I had to take full advantage of it!

Snowy Family Photo Session at a Cozy Cottage Near Richmond, VA. Family photographer Anna Dobrovolskaia | Richmond, VA

We lucked out with the timing: our session happened to fall on the weekend right after the big snowfall, and it turned out to be a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Christine and Christian own the loveliest little cottage just outside Richmond, and we decided to do the session there.

Cozy family cuddles by the wood stove in a snow-covered cottage near Richmond, VA — warmth, light, and winter magic captured beautifully.

It couldn’t have been more perfect. Picture this: crisp, frosty air, snow blanketing the ground, and a quiet forest where the only sound is birdsong. It’s 3 PM — golden hour — and the house is glowing with the most magical light. It’s cold outside, but inside it’s warm and cozy with the wood stove crackling, thanks to dad. Perfect for snuggles and story time.

Family reading together on a cozy couch by the fireplace in Richmond, VA — soft light, snow outside, warmth inside.

After that, we bundled up and went outside on a mission: marshmallows. Dad lit the fire, and the kids had their very first fire-roasted marshmallows — a moment of pure joy. Then we wandered, played in the snow, and captured so many beautiful memories.

It was truly an evening to remember…