Anna Williams

Anna Williams has always been drawn to the quiet power of an image. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she studied photography at the University of the South, where she first fell in love with the darkroom: “The instant I saw the image emerge onto paper in the developer tray, it was like magic.” That sense of wonder continues to shape her approach, as she builds stories through light, texture, and detail.

Her work moves fluidly between food, interiors, still life, and childhood—each image inviting the viewer into a scene that feels honest, lived-in, and quietly poetic. Whether capturing the intimate energy of a family kitchen, the soft disorder of a child’s room, or the golden glow of a well-set holiday table, Anna brings a unique ability to make the familiar feel extraordinary. Her still life compositions are elegant and emotionally resonant, always rooted in a sensitivity to natural light and environment.

Anna’s client list reflects the breadth of her vision. She has created campaigns for Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Crate & Kids, Williams Sonoma, Ralph Lauren, Google, Coca-Cola, Nest, and Starbucks, among others, and her editorial work has appeared in The New York Times and other leading publications. Across each collaboration, she brings a sense of intimacy, refinement, and calm—the kind of beauty that feels timeless.

Whether photographing a room, a recipe, or a fleeting childhood moment, Anna’s work is unified by her belief that the smallest details often tell the biggest stories.