Welcome to my blog!
Yuka-is my short name from Yuliya. Originally, I am from Ukraine.Since my husband and I moved to USA, we live in Buffalo, NY. I started this BLOG to share with you my new pictures from wedding, engagement, glamour sessions and art projects.
A few facts about me: - Before I start my photography career I was a professional dancer ,graphic designer and travel manager
- I travel a lot. I visited 17 countries . Travel is my passion!
- I feel sooo happy to do what I do
- I am always inspired by people, beauty and love. I am inspired by life!
- My dream is to open my own boutique studio, get together with a great team of people who share my passion to photography; and to create art. ~Yuka
One more e-session and again I utterly excited…I excited about upcoming Wedding day of this amazing duo! They are fun, extraordinary, beautiful and open.
Kristine and Tom, they are very different and in a same time they have a lot in common. They both share passion to water. They started to sail when they were 10 years old. And Kristine said “YES” to Tom on the sailboat…
From the beginning of the session it felt they are completely comfortable in front of camera, enjoying every second and taking this new experience absolutely easy. What can be better for a photographer?
5 people comment this postRich from nickel cityJuly 1st, 2009
That image where she's holding the sailboat is poetic - one of the best photos I've seen in a long time - I love it!
ElenaJuly 1st, 2009
Beautiful session. My favorite photos are the last one and the third from the bottom!
ElenaJuly 1st, 2009
.. and also the 4th from the top.
Brianna PhelanJuly 1st, 2009
These have a beautiful feeling to them. I love them all :)
LizJuly 1st, 2009
Love, love, love their photos! Amazing work Yuliya and what a beautiful couple!
How about “secret” photo session as a gift for your future husband? Or as an anniversary gift?
You can surprise your LOVE anytime!!! Fabulous YOU + intriguing lingerie + make up done+ hair done + gorgeous location + photographer = Spectacular Gift
These two beautiful ladies are mother and daughter. I was thrilled to capture them last week. Susan decided to make photo session for her upcoming Birthday and I think this is the best gift ever!
Thank you Susan and Lauren, It was pleasure to meet with you and capture your natural beauty!
And special thank you goes to Jen for hair style and to Anna for make up! You girls did a wonderful job! As always!
3 people comment this postElenaJune 28th, 2009
There is wonderful energy in this shoot! I love the last photo and the portrait in the beginning of the slide show the most.
AnnaJune 29th, 2009
stunning! they both look absolutely fantastic! the best mother and daughter session i've ever seen.. fabulous job, girlie!
SusanJune 29th, 2009
This is JUST what I was looking for. I am thrilled with the outcome.
Latest news from my studio:
Hi everyone! I have a ton of news for today’s post: I bought a new camera! But prior to this first not so good news is last weekend while shooting wedding I damaged one of my Canon 5D’s. Because of this sad fact I bought a new Canon EOS 5D Mark II. This purchase was in my “Task List” for the next year… Sometimes things are making decision without consideration and asking you. So my Canon 5D left my office to the Canon Service Center and hopefully will be fixed soon.
So here is an advice for all the photographers:
Always, Always, Always!!! Do carry backup equipment with you! This is an absolute MUST for a photographer!!!
And an excellent example:
Last wedding: damaged camera was replaced instantly with the backup and we never had any problems with continuing our working process. As result, wedding was captured successfully and we never missed a single precious moment.
Another good news - I finally became a member of CPS. This is a great program which offers a lot of great services and benefits for professional photographers. My chose was Golden Membership which cost $100 membership per year. Just the fact that Gold Rush Repair for cameras and lenses in 3 days along with 30% membership discount makes it totally worth it!
For all the list of membership benefits please visit Canon CPS website
The Third and the Final news for today - Finally I have got my new fabulous folders. As a part of brand development this is very important in our business. I try to refresh all my publishing materials every year. Here is a new Yuka Photo Art kit for my lovely clients:
- Letterheads
- Folders (Thank you to Joseph from Buffalo Printing!)
- Business cards
- Note cards
- Stamps
- Chocolate
OK, back to shoots, here is a teaser from mother + daughter session.
I am signing off for now to shoot wedding. Talk to you later!
1 people comment this postRich from nickel cityJune 27th, 2009
Oh my god - when CPS sent us that "Lens Work" book, or whatever it's called (the red one) it was like crack for a week, I could NOT stop looking at every lens I want to own. CPS at the gold level is really amazing. I smashed a 580ex off the ground at the Statler a couple months ago and they had back to me fully repaired in a week. Hope your wedding was awesome!
Cloudy warm morning before the rain. Central Terminal. The most strange and mysterious place ever.
I and Oleksiy arrived 5 min earlier and started to surf the location, When I saw the car moving towards us it was no doubt – Cherisse and Chris coming for their engagement photo shoot . A minute after trough the cars window I saw a girl and my reaction was “Whaaaat?!” In a best meaning of this word of cause…
I was overwhelmed by Cerise’s outfit. Really. I love all about colors, ideas and details. In a real life as much as in photo shoots. E-session is always fun and I adore when couple prepare something special for their shoot, when they involve their personality and creativeness.
Speaking about creativeness, Chris is a guy who knows how to win woman’s heart. Their proposal story can be perfect theme for the movie!
Here are a few of my favorites:
2 people comment this postElenaJune 25th, 2009
It feels like I just saw the movie, not photos. Amazing job Yulka! And, amazing job on the outfits Cherisse!
CherisseJune 26th, 2009
Thank you so much!
Yuliya-you are unbelievably talented! I can't get enough ;)
3 people comment this postJillJune 24th, 2009
I can't wait to see more!
ElenaJune 24th, 2009
Wow! This couple was very creative, I can see it already from one shot!
ohana photographersJune 25th, 2009
awesome expressions from this gorgeous couple!
Not too long time ago I posted their engagement photographs and now I am more than happy to share with you my favorites form Beth and Chris’s Wedding! That day was just perfect- no rain, not too hot, no rush, no craziness ..Only happiness is in the air and love in their hearts.
When I came to salon early morning I felt a little nervous… as usually …before I meet the bride. But as soon as I saw Beth’s smile (the most beautiful smile!!!) I forgot about my worries. She is always like that….you feel comfortable and easy with this girl.
Dear Beth and Chris thank you soo much for being so sweet, for trusting us to capture the most important day of your life.
I have a lot of favorites!
Here are a few from getting ready:
Her wedding dress was just gorgeous!
I love her looong vail
This girl made day full of fun!
My favorite!
Beth put her grandmother’s brooch on her bouquet!
For more images, be sure to check out their SLIDE SHOW here!
1 people comment this postBrianna PhelanJune 23rd, 2009
Beautiful images. I love the detail shots. The image of the veil is so cool - looks likes a curtain blowing in the breeze :)
