Slava and Yelena
Posted on June 7, 2009
Today was a special day. My nephew Slava was marrying the love of his love. Initially I thought I was going to be just one of the guests. However, my brother, who was going to shoot the wedding, had called me up and asked me to shoot the ceremony. Since it was not an all day commitment I happily agreed. And I am glad that I did. They were absolutely beautiful. But I will let you be the judge of that for yourself.
A couple of detail shots first…
Love the look on Slava’s face… It was right before the bride came in… So much expectation.
My brother Peter ushered my Mom in. Slava and Mom are the best of friends.
Then came in my sister and brother-in-law.
Yelena’s mother could not make it to the wedding–she is expecting and is due any day, so her aunt Nadia was there to take her place. She was ushered in by my brother Vladimir.
Time seemed to have stood still as Slava looked forward to seeing his bride.
Yelena was absolutely radiant.
Oksana, second from the left, is Slava’s eldest sister. I just love the look on her face.
The ring bearer is my nephew Robert.
How lucky was I to catch the two lovebirds glancing at each other this way?!
No… Oksana was not posing for this shot 
I think she was daydreaming during the ceremony but so gorgeous…
I got this gorgeous shot during the prayer.
As I mentioned before, Slave and my Mom are very close. I love the way he respects and honors her. She was in the receiving line giving him advice when he reached over and gave her a tight-tight squeeze.
Right after the ceremony there was a free-for-all time, as I glanced over and saw my niece, the flower girl, looking up to my brother and nephew having a conversation. I thought the moment was PRICELESS!
Slavs and Yelena, I wish you all the best! May God be your guide and be each others shelter from the storm.
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thank you; we really like them .The pictures are absolute gorgeous.:)
Congrats on your big day.ihad tears in my eyes while looking atthe beautiful photos of my friend and her hubby. I pray that god give you the patience and enjoy being love and cherish by your hubby.
Slavik and Lena make a lovely couple!!! Nice pics!!! (good job photographer!)
I love you Lena (tkachenka) and im very happy for you!!! wish you all the best!!! God bless you and your new little family, wih you to be a wise wife, and hopefully ill see you soon!!!
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Dear my sister Elena!!! Thank you so much for a good wonderfull pictures.
Hi sister wonderful peaks
couple ??
did you have any shots outside or just inside at the weding
do I get (sneek) at list at one pickture some where
Olga, thanks. No, I was covering only the ceremony, so no other shots
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Lena I don’t know where to begin,but would like to thank you for all that you have done,pictures are awesome,(special moments)captured at the right time showing not only the image,but emotions/story behind the image.
Thank you Yelena,we love it,and we love you.
Thank you again.
You are welcome! That is why I love what I do
Elena, you did great job! Pictures are awesome!
It was very nice to meet you. God bless.
Nadia T.
[...] was I excited to see him? Well, shortly before Slava got married to his young and beautiful wife Yelena last June he joined the National Guard and had to leave a couple of short weeks after their wedding [...]