Welcome to my blog
Originaily, I am from Ukraine.
Since I moved to USA, I live in Buffalo, NY. Two of my great passions in life are photography and travel. I started this BLOG to share with you my new pictures from wedding, engagement, glamour sessions and art work.
I also will share with you my new experience, ideas and impressions.
Yuliya
Tiffany is one of the most beautiful pregnant women I ever seen!
It is difficult to believe, but this picture was taken in a due day, she expected delivery every minute during the photo shoot….I am so glad, she is a mother of little girl right now!
Thank you for trusting me to capture this wonderful moment in your life!!!
Yesterday we spent wonderful time on the beach shooting Chris and Suzanne’s engagement session. Chris and Susanne came for the shoot with their little cute friend who made us laughing all the time.
It was perfect symbioses of the great place, wonderful weather and a beautiful couple! They are both very interesting persons and supplement each other. She is an art teacher, she knows how to create the beauty and the harmony….He loves flying, surfing, skiing, aerial photography, travel and adventures. They are radiate happiness and they are so much in love!!!
It is hard to explain using words – So here are my favotite photos and Slide show from Chris + Suzanne e-session :
She lookes happy
One of my favorite:
I love this one….It was just a moment…I am sure this photo will surprise Suzanne
1 people comment this postElenaAugust 22nd, 2008
I just don't understand why would anybody pass an opportunity to hire Yuka for their wedding photography here, especially here in Buffalo. It is NYC level of craftsmanship and it is here, in Buffalo!
I love the slide show very much, the music diffused in these photos make it a magical combination! I feel like I went to the movies and saw a very special romantic movie. Great job! And a very cute third character in the photo shot.
This August is full of photo shoots, plans and news. I have plenty of pictures to share but it will take time to retouch photos and publish result.
By the way, yesterday was the most sunny Sunday in month and we did not ignore that. We started with delicious breakfast with our friends Elena and Andrew, and then we rented kayaks, get map and put out to river. We discovered that we have so many beautiful views right near area where we live!!! After 4 hours of heartily rowing against the current we come back. Then we crossed the border and spent great time with our other close friends in beautiful Niagara on the Lake town . At the end of the day we arranged a little picnic with Elena and Andrew and it was great finishing of the great day.
I love days like this, when you can enjoy the weather and company of best friends!!!
I and Elena
I and Lyosha. Thank you Elena for this photo of us :-)
Elena and Andrew
The Niagara region of Ontario, Canada is currently the most widely respected producer of ice wine.
leita and Justin … beauty and strength, bride and groom…..
Their wedding was so intimate. It’s looked like they escaped from their world and their reality.
Leita and Justin arrived from Virginia for their Wedding day and next morning they were gone, on the way to home. We met very early to capture pre-wedding photos and there i realized what a great decision it was! I love when couple sees each other before the ceremony. It makes the day less stressful and pictures more natural. The weather was wonderful and we took several pictures near the botanical garden and then we moved towards to Barton Hill hotel in Lewiston.
This place is just gorgeous. Every detail of interior speaks about the history and artistic taste.
Justin and Leita, thank you so much for inviting us to share your beautiful day. Please accept our biggest congratulations to the two of you and your families!
6 people comment this postLeitaAugust 13th, 2008
WOW!!! The photos are unbelievable!!! I love your work and your style. We are so happy you were our photographers!!! Thanks for preserving the memories of our wedding day so well. All the photos are so beautiful.
AnnaAugust 13th, 2008
Yulkin, fabulous job as always!
what a beautiful couple!!
the first portrait of the bride is absolutely breathtaking!
DanielleAugust 15th, 2008
WOW!! Each one is so unique and beatiful, it's hard to pick a favorite!! Excellent work, gorgeous couple!!
joyceAugust 18th, 2008
just breath taking,true joy and love radiate from the photos,
great job!
Tom YoungAugust 20th, 2008
Very Nice . It is easy to see that you take real natural pride in all your work . What a great way to look back on a wonderful day God Bless
carrie kingAugust 20th, 2008
fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i hope you're available in the future when my girls marry!!!!
I was a dancer during 6 years in Ukraine ….And it was the best time of my life- every-days-trainings, performances, tours and a lot of talented and interesting people.
Here, in USA I found the great show and now I have a love affair with So You Think You Can Dance.
2 people comment this postAnitaAugust 11th, 2008
haha i love that show too!
didn't know you were a dancer- how cool. i saw the "control" performance...different/lovedit.
funny, i've been wanting to find local ballet or other modern style dancers for a shoot...will check the art department at UB & see if anyone's interested.
keep up the good work!
great shots below this...
YuliyaAugust 12th, 2008
Thank you Anita,
so we found one more common passion!
5 people comment this postAngelaAugust 9th, 2008
love the first one, looking forward to more
LeitaAugust 10th, 2008
Beautiful!!! Amazing!!! I love the photos and can’t wait to see more. Thanks so much. You two were great to work with.
DanielleAugust 10th, 2008
AMAZING!! I can't wait to see more!! Leita was a gorgeous bride, the photo really captures it!!!
DebbieAugust 11th, 2008
Justin and Leita make a nice looking couple can't wait to see the rest . love you guys
mother of the brideAugust 14th, 2008
artistic, sensitive, romantic portrayal of the wedding. thank you!
Yesterday I started to shoot on the movie set RED SCREAM FILMS again! I am totally excited about that!!!! I met many new interesting and talented people and some people from previous movie set.
My first day was too “dirty” (see photos of my lovely bags and my clothes which were covered with bloody paint and dust). This day all scenes were organized in Buffalo Central Terminal. This place impregnate with mystic spirit…. I just love it!
Here are couple pictures I took while talents were getting ready.
2 people comment this postAnitaAugust 11th, 2008
I totally agree with you on the "spirit" of this place!
It's so fun to attend when they have art shows here.
Curious about this movie!
What is it?!
YuliyaAugust 12th, 2008
Go lo the RED SCREAM FILMS link above :-)
I have just finished a SLIDE SHOW of my favorite photos from Andrew and Erin’s Wedding.
It was incredibly emotional and beautiful day!!! The weather was great; everything went on schedule without any “surprises”. Erin and Andrew had their ceremony at beautiful Baker Memorial United Methodist Church . Erin is a teacher and right after the ceremony her kids arrived to church to congratulate. It was just wonderful and we did not miss an opportunity to capture these moments.
Then we went to hospital, because Erin’s dad was there. There is the big chapel inside of the hospital and Andrew and Erin had a small intimate ceremony there for her dad. And the First Dance - Erin and her Dad. It was the one of the most touching moments of the day: the music, light, emotions, tears…
I never forget this….. The moments like these remind us about some thing very fragile and very important…….
Thank you!
It was so hard to pick favorites from their session, but here they are and their slide show below!
5 people comment this postMikeAugust 5th, 2008
Wow, your work just keeps getting better...I'm officially adding you to the reader :)
AnnaAugust 6th, 2008
all came out FANTASTIC!!! incredible job as always, luv!!! xoxo
JeffAugust 6th, 2008
Awesome work! both engagement and wedding pictures just stunning. I wish I would have you as the photographer on my wedding. Too bad i just found your site.
Yuka photo artAugust 6th, 2008
Mike- THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
Anna-Thank you, you know it easy when you do what you LOVE to do :-)
Jeff- We always can take Trash the dress :-)
Peg JarnotAugust 22nd, 2008
These still bring tears to my eyes, especially the slide show. You are both so talented and the bride, Erin and groom, Andrew show their true love for each other as expressed through your beautiful photography. Thaks for such a great job!!
6 people comment this postAnnaAugust 3rd, 2008
the 2nd is better... i'll call you tomorrow!
AngelaAugust 4th, 2008
The second one... I like it better!
BrookeAugust 4th, 2008
I love this pic! I personally like the 1st one better.... They are both great for different reasons though!
AnitaAugust 5th, 2008
I like the first one better as a potrait...and I would actually prefer the lengthy torso shot without the head! try it...you might like ( :
YuliyaAugust 5th, 2008
Thank you girls! Right now I know the way how make these photos perfect :-)
You will see results soon…
Anita, you have so creative vision :-))))
BuzzAugust 7th, 2008
Welll, I'm not one of the girls, but I like the first one better and would even come in tighter on the crop to eliminate the yellow arm bands.
In the second image I found myself looking at the hands wondering what was going on here?
In the second image as well you could crop out the bottom portion thereby bringing the crop up to the bottom of the hair end. The color luminosity of the yellow at the bottom of the picture was found to be drawing my eye away from the "real" subject area.