Posted on March 5, 2010
I have been gone quite a bit in the last several weeks. Life has a way to get us caught up in the whirlwind of everyday tasks and responsibilities. However, I am so excited, because I am pulling my creative juices back out–I have several sessions lined up in the next few weeks, and I cannot wait to do and blog them. They will vary from Senior Photography, to Family Portrait Photography, to Maternity Sessions. Just unbelievable!
I have amazing clients and for that I am grateful!
If you are looking for a photographer in Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Kalama, Woodland or Vancouver area, call me up! I am so revved up and excited about Spring and overflowing with creativity that is begging to be expressed.
Elena
360-355-7370
If you can’t wait to have a similarly gorgeous images taken of you, call or e-mail me by filling out the Contact form.
Posted on November 22, 2009
Yesterday Demetrye and I drove out to Long Beach WA to spend sometime with our church family. Every year our church hosts a family retreat–a time when couples get away for a few days to learn from each other and to rekindle their romance. This year we were honored to be invited to share our life experience with others.
After breakfast we spent time in worship and then Demetrye and I spoke on how we grow stronger in our love toward each other–all stops out of the way, honest and practical.
After that–SURPRISE!–I brought my camera with me and had a 3-5 minute session with couples that wanted their portrait taken–something that would remind them of the importance of romance and love in their live. Here are a few of my favorites.
Jeff & Glorine
Tad & Connie
Of course I had to take a quick picture of my LOVE
Pastor Leo and his lovely wife-Yelena
It ALWAYS rains in Washington...
Jeremy & Mary
Darrell & Sherie
Matt & Jessica
...a little bit of goofiness goes a long way 
Scott & Dana
Jason & Luba
Nate & Emily
We had so much fun! Then we headed back home and last night we had to get through one of he windiest storms I have been though. We woke up to electric boxes exploding outside and trees blocking our driveway. I am so thankful that I live in America, though, the local PUD was out fixing up electricity and by 11 am we had heat and hot water! And now I can get back to finishing a wedding that desperately needs my attention 
.
Happy Sunday to all!
Posted on October 13, 2009
I am still full of energy after our vacation and my artistic juices are flowing like crazy. Today I finished Jon and Brianna’s session and I could not be happier with the results: beautiful family=beautiful images, actually breathtaking. But, as usual, I will let you be your own judge.
So, without further due, here is a great sample of gorgeous family photography in Cowlitz County. WARNING: IMAGE OVERLOAD!!!
This is one of my most favorite images from the session of Brianna and Jon, although I cannot say that I did not like even one image–they were all awesome!
WARNING: SIZZLING COUPLE! Jon had his smooth moves on…
…as did Brianna.
They look amazing together.
Having looked at them you now know where the kids get their gorgeous looks.
Jon, Brianna, M* and L*, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day and enjoy your company. You are fabulous!
Now, as to my promise from my sneak preview post of Jon and Brianna’s session: I have not forgotten about it! If you are working with either Jon or Brianna you will have a one time offer… but I will post it by the end of the week. Trust me that it will be worth to come back for!
Posted on October 2, 2009
Good morning, dear Readers. As you are clicking to view this post Demetrye and I will be at the airport awaiting our departure to the sunny Hawaii. We are taking a well deserved break to spend time with each other, bathe in the sun, and do absolutely NOTHING, except for relaxing, eating and relaxing some more.
So, why did I schedule this post to pop up while I am not even sitting at my computer? There is a reason for it… and it is a secret… at least from my hubby.
The night before last he made me promise that I would do no more work before we take off on vacation… and I told him that I would try [that’s the key word here: try]. Well, inside I knew that I wanted for my clients, from the latest shoot I did, to see at least a couple of images from their session. I did not want to punish them by making them wait while I was relaxing in the sun. As my luck would have it, Demetrye decided that he needed to take some files back to his office, which gave me a few minutes ALONE So, I took advantage of it. But Demetrye does not know… and neither will he [right? ] since we will not be near a computer during our vacation .
I met Brianna and Jon through another client of mine, Tiffany. The two work together. The moment I saw them enter the Fusion café, where we met during their lunch, I thought: “Boy, I would like to photograph them!” Much to my pleasure they headed for my table—they were the people I was expecting.
Brianna is a fan of the Twilight series and she and Jon wanted to reenact the Baseball scene for their session. I found it very fascinating and was up to the challenge. When we finally met on the abandoned baseball field in Toutle, WA, I had so much fun photographing Brianna and Jon’s family that the time seemed to have slipped away from us. Once I get back from my vacation I will post a few of my favorite “Twilight” images, but for now, here is a quick and sweet preview of the gorgeous family.
We started off with cute M* warming us all up. She really shined and was a natural in front of the camera.
Next up was my new favorite guy, Mr. L*. I don’t think I heard him speak even one word during the whole shoot—he was being shy. However, after I made funny faces and noises he could not help himself but give me the best, the warmest and the cutest smiles there are.
Here is the gorgeous family. Are they super cute or what? I could see this image blown on a huge canvas hanging over a living room sofa any time of the day.
Although it was a family shoot we were able to steal a few moments away with Brianna and Jon. They seem to be so much in love that it really shows in this image. [And now you know where the cute kiddos got their looks from ].
There will be more images to come when I am back.
Jon & Brianna, thank you for allowing me to spend time with your beautiful family!
If you work with Jon or Brianna, and you want to have your own special experience in front of the camera, stay tuned as I will announce how you can get in on a limited time special offer that will be made available only to you.
