People would describe me as having contagious energy; a goofy personality that rubs off on others; the life of the party; always laughing; and a unique ability to make people feel happy and at ease. I am very passionate about what I do, and there is nothing that I love more than bringing out joy, love, and happiness in others.
My husband and I live in beautiful Sonoma County, and have four amazing children. Not to mention, two chihuahuas, a cat named Pepe, and a whole bunch of fish. It definitely feels like a circus in our home lol, but I wouldn't change it for the world. We do everything together, living life to the fullest.
When I'm not doing photography, you can find me homeschooling my kiddos, going on field trips, driving my kids to and from sports, working out, listening to music, hanging out with family and friends, spending time outdoors, and going on lots of adventures. Fun fact: I am obsessed with muffins, and would spend every day at the beach if I could!
It's definitely a balancing act, but I truly thrive on chaos, and love this crazy, beautiful life that I live. My family and children have been my biggest inspiration. They are what enables me to seek and capture authentic moments for the families that I get to meet today, and are the reason my journey into photography began. This is my story...
—unknown
While I have always had a love for capturing the moment, and been the crazy girl obsessed with taking pictures, trying to capture every single memory, my photography journey really began in 2016. That was when my husband bought me my first "real" camera. Moments are so fleeting, that I wanted to document every little detail and milestone in our children's lives, and the love we all shared. Not only that, but I have been so lucky to be surrounded by such endless beauty here in Northern California.
It didn't take me long to fall in love with photography. I was determined to learn as much as possible, so I dove head first into online workshops, webinars, and you tube videos. I started posting pictures I had taken of my kids on facebook, and before I knew it, I was taking photos for friends and family. Soon after, I started getting inquiries asking if I was taking bookings. I was shocked at the time, because I never intended on doing this full time. It was just something that I loved to do. However, it got me thinking how incredible it would be, to not only create a memorable experience for other people, but to tell their unique love story, by creating meaningful keepsakes for them to forever cherish. I mean, how awesome of a "job" would that be?! So...with the encouragement and support of my family and friends, I decided to take the plunge and turn my passion into a career. From there, my journey took off!
—anonymous
—Yelena K.