Posted on September 12, 2009
What an amazing day it was yesterday. I am so blessed to have beautiful clients. Yesterday I felt like I was photographing a super-model family. Vera and Slavik are expecting their second child in a couple of weeks. By looking at her you could never tell–she is glowing, although her belly is growing and Slavik has to help her get her shoes on 
I am super excited also because once the baby is born I will get to shoot a newborn session! But I am not the only one that is excited. Vera’s daughter, super cute D*, cannot wait for the little one to come out either… literally. She has been preparing for her little sibling’s arrival for a few months now.
Now you get a chance to see what I meant by “super-model” family. Look how gorgeous they are!
Little D* went through cycles, of not wanting to be photographed and then of wanting to be photographed. Here… as you can see, not so much, but super, super cute.
Didn’t I tell you that Vera was glowing? She is, as is Slavik.
Vera was very easy to photograph and I have a whole tone of favorite images from the session [as you can see], but this image is breathtaking… it is begging to be blown up on a canvas!
Slavik and Vera are not only a gorgeous looking couple , they are youth pastor at the Vancouver Church of Truth, and from what I hear they do an amazing job there.
Little D* is totally a girly-girl, she could not take the sand in her shoes, so she kept taking them off to clean her feet. It was too adorable to pass up.
Last night, after the session, I bragged on facebook about the shoot and told my friends how gorgeous the Mom-to-be-one-more-time was. This is a total proof of what I was talking about. Can you believe she is 8.5 months along?
This was one of the moments when D* decided that she wanted to be in the pictures. She was like a little director–we had to follow her lead.
Aren’t they gorgeous?
And when D* was in the mood, she was a heart-stealer. Check out her love for her Daddy.
Warning: Super Gorgeous Pregnant Woman! Longview Wa, watch out–if maternity sessions can be this hot and fun, just imagine what can happen in all other cases…
I told my husband last night that if this is what pregnancy does to woman, baby, I am in line 
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Slavik, Vera & D*, I am so happy that you chose me to do your maternity/family session. You are a wonderful family and I can barely wait until your little one comes out! Thank you!
Posted on June 1, 2009
Over the weekend our family got together to celebrate all of the May birthdays. And let me tell you—there are a lot of them. I found out about the party only the night before, but luckily my preparation can always be resolved very quickly—with a camera. I did drag my Vita-Mix and mid about three containers of green smoothies. Outside of that I strutted around with my Canon sneaking shots of my unsuspecting family.
I have not had too much time to process images from the weekend, but I had to put up at least a few of the most adorable kids in the world on my blog today. We have 3 little ones in the family, these two little rascals are very close in age, and the third one is barely a couple of months old.
Baby M and Baby T look like they could be twins (age-wise), however they are a couple of months apart and the way they are related to each other is quite interesting and humorous. But… things as such happen in large family. Our little Prince M is actually a cousin to Baby T’s father. Quite interesting, isn’t it?!
The two were so adorable in their bright close. Between M’s cheeks and T’s tight rolls I thought I was in heaven. We placed them next to each other on a blanket and watched them interact. It was a photographer’s heaven! We created an impromptu session. With aunts and uncles and the parents ooo-ing and ah-ing over my shoulder I was clicking away. The stars of the show did not mind me at all. Baby T was fascinated with Baby M and constantly tried to wrestle her to the ground, gnawing on her shoulder with his toothless mouth (I will post a few of those pictures soon as well). Baby M took it like a lady every time—very calmly. I feel that I could write a comics book with the images I got. Here are a few of my favorites.
I am just imagining what Mr. T is thinking: “Oooh, look, she has more hair than I do. Let me touch it and see if how far I can pull it…”
M. realizing what’s about to happen turns around and says: “Man, what do you think you are doing? Watch those hands! Or I am going to call my Daddy!” “Ok, toots! Calm down!” Mr T. replies.
Then the two get distracted by the host of adoring aunts and uncles and give them a few smiles so they can get back to their conversation. 
Meanwhile, one of the aunts sneaks up from behind and places a hat on Baby M. Mr. T was not happy! He wanted it off! “This is redicilous!” he says, “It has to come off NOW!” “Hey, man, I told you to keep your hands to yourself! Didn’t I?! I am a lady!”
But… Mr. T got his way and the hat came off. To keep peace he placed his hand on little M’s should and said: “See, I told you you would look better without it.”
After I was done with the babies (you can get only so many baby pictures in one given time) it was time to move on to the rest of my family. Did I ever mention that I am surrounded by gorgeous people? Well, I am! I am adding a couple of images of my nieces. The first one—Luba, is really model material. Just look at her smile! Nike should be knocking on her door asking to use this picture for their ads!
This gorgeous young lady and my niece as well. And, yes, she is related to the beauty in the picture above–they are sisters. 
Would you ever believe that Vera is almost 5 months pregnant? (I think that is how far along she is…) Such a cute belly!
With everything cluttering our time and space I can tell you that there is still nothing like a great family. I am so blessed that I was born into one.
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Posted on April 10, 2009
And this one is no less breath taking…
Enjoy!
Posted on April 6, 2009
My wifely duty was fulfilled–rescued my hubby (see post below), so that I could get back home to finish a few more favorites from today’s session. They all make me smile…
Never to early to start on the “BLING”…
Amazing, but I actually remember the Mom at about the same age (a couple of months older than that) as her infant son… Where has the time gone?!
Little E’s room was beautifully decorated and now is only awaiting pictures to fill the frames. What can be better than the MAN himself to do the honors?..
Little man got tired, and it was time to let him rest.
Sweet dreams, E*! You will be loved in this world…
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If you are in Longview or Kelso, WA area and are looking for a family/children photographer, I would love to hear from you.
