Woman holding her partner's arm showing her engagement ring and watch
Couple kissing their baby on the beach
Woman wearing a green dress on the beach with tall grass in the background

Photographer based in Williamsburg, Virginia

My Mission: to turn life’s moments into extraordinary memories.

Two headshots of Caroline Donovan, both feature her and a film camera
Couple embracing on the beach for and engagement session
Woman holding graduation cap and medals on a track

Hi, I’m Caroline

I am a photographer, but I am also an anthropologist. What does it mean to be an anthropologist? To be an anthropologist is to consider the world otherwise. To be an anthropologist is to make the world safe for human difference. To be an anthropologist is to grapple with what makes us human. And, I have chosen photography as my medium of discovery. We will create together and document the human connection and human joy that we all so secretly and so desperately want to understand.

“Anthropology demands the open-mindedness with which one must look and listen, record in astonishment and wonder that which one would not have been able to guess.”

– Margaret Mead

  • “Caroline has photographed so many life changing events for us. She is amazing behind the camera and a true professional, capturing moments in such a fun and comfortable way. I don’t love to have my photos taken but Caroline’s photography style and joyful attitude made us feel at ease in front of the camera. She was able to give us easy directions to get the best shots. She photographed our engagement, pregnancy announcement, maternity photos, and most recently family photos. Photographing a 6-month-old isn’t easy when you’re working to beat the nap clock! But she worked quickly and was able to capture so many beautiful moments. We will cherish these photographs forever. Caroline came prepared with ideas, listened to our ideas, and was very organized! We highly recommend Caroline for whatever big moment you’re looking to capture.”

    The Mathews Family

  • “Caroline is such a professional, thoughtful, and engaging photographer. She did an incredible job with our engagement photos, so much so that we knew Caroline had to be the one to capture our wedding too!"

    Emily & Sean

  • "Working with Caroline was a more than enjoyable experience! She was so professional and helped direct me on how to pose. I’m sometimes awkward when being photographed, but she made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire experience. She allowed me the flexibility of choosing different locations and made sure my vision was captured. The photos came out amazing, her work was excellent. I will be using her again!"

    Abby M