Posted on November 4, 2010
She is sweet as honey, soft as a sugar plum and has a personality to keep ten adults on their tippy toes. Blue eyed curly beauty 
Squeezable, huggable and wiggly–all in one. She is my sister’s baby, she is my girl
[image taken with Canon PowerShot SD780IS, post processed in Photoshop CS3 with a dash of love]
Posted on October 31, 2010
I come from a huge family. Not huge enough to have a birthday every day of the year yet, but huge enough to have one every 3 days . You do the math.
There are a lot of little ones in our family–all of us are baby lovers . I personally get attached to every little one that I hold, and even the ones that I have not seen in person yet. So, ‘nough said–I love babies [and children] , and I love them equally. But… once every few years there comes a kid who manages to steel my heart and soul completely… forever… regardless of the good or the bad they manage to do. It’s combination of personality, charm and something else that cannot be explained. They just manage to melt my heart on a whole different level.
One of such special kids is my great-niece G*. She is a sweetheart. Oldest of three kids she is mature beyond her age. Balanced and well mannered, smart as a tack, kind as a little kitten. I don’t think I have every seen her misbehave. From her very early childhood (I first saw her when she was only a few months old) to now, she has been even tempered and a total sweetheart. It does not mean that she can’t have fun, but… well, she just has my heart to the deepest recesses. You will be able to see what I am talking about just by looking at her pictures. She is the kind of kid you would love to parent, or at least take home with you–which I have been tempted to do on a few occasions.
[told you she can have fun!]
[she is a doll even when she is not feeling well 
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[she fits in with kids and adults alike--she knows when to speak and when to be quiet]
[she is a gem! a diamond!]
…and now I miss her so much
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 
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Happy Sunday to all!
