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  

image courtesy of ID Sarrieri
 
Here you can find something special…..

A little sneak peek into what’s to come!   

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!

I had so many favorites from this shoot. Enjoy!

I love this shot!

This one my favorite!

Lauren, you are sooo beautiful!

I love the mood of this photo…..

For more images, be sure to check out their SLIDE SHOW here!

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!

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:
 

Under the rain…

She is sooooo beautiful!

Location- my favorite Chow chocolat

For more images, be sure to check out their SLIDE SHOW here!

~ Yuka

I am off to family photo shoot today. So excited!!!

Here is my sneak peek from Engagement session: 

~Yuka

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!

~ Yuka

After spending whole week shooting and editing on the computer I realized that I need a rest…just a little bit….a few hours
Now I will share with you one favorite photo from previous wedding:

~Happy Father’s Day!

Galapagos Islands- the paradise for divers…..We wish our next vocation will be there…..

 It was small intimate wedding for two beautiful souls. Feng and Shieh-Jian were surrounded only by close friends and family. This made their day more special and emotional. These two are beautiful musicians,  sweet persons and fabulous couple. It was an honor for us to be a part of their Wedding day.
Guys, thank you so much for sharing your amazing day with us.

P.S. Spacial thank you goes to Frank Dimeo for referral!

I’m happy to share a few my favorite photographs from their wedding with you:

One of my favorite!!!!

No photoshop here!!! I love this shot!

For more images, be sure to check out their SLIDE SHOW here!