Farm

May 09, 2017

I am a country girl. Farm girl. That is strange because I actually never lived in a village or a farm, my childhood was in a town, small town in Russia, yes, it was not a big city, but still, I never lived in my own house, but an apartment, never did gardening or taking care of animals.

But my soul is in a farm. Some how I think I will be better and very natural there.

Last weekend we drove to spend three days in a farm. You know, real farm with 200 cows, hundreds of chicken, donkeys, lamas, dogs and cats. 90 acre of beautiful land.

I feel so relaxed other there. So inspired. Unplugged. I enjoy seeing my kids getting dissolved in nature. Love this place. It was our second stay there and we will be back.

September 08, 2016

Wow! I fall apart a little and didn't post here. Even though I have lots if things for you to show. My 365 project is still alive and helps me keep going and appreciate my life now and here at this exact moment with struggles and happiness.

Meanwhile Fall came to our lives, my oldest son went back to school, second year in his Montessori school. So exciting, it is the same class for him, the same activities, but how different everything will be for him, because he is older now, because he had a beautiful summer and got new experience. The same things start to shine differently and that is a beauty of Montessori school, that you are able to discover new things about something you thought you knew well.

Now when he is older he will start to try and be a leader. But at the same time follow for children that are on their final year at school. Very exciting center point.

Those are my favorites from August.

Family Photo session

August 17, 2016

In Jack Lyle park, Menlo Parks, Ca

Summer is almost other, hurry up, to have your simple, fun, touching, lovely family photo session. Just 30 minutes, as fast as it is. And you then look at your pictures and smile and feel the light, and August heat:)

Keep doing

August 14, 2016

How come I didn't post here my 365 project. And missed a day already. You think that to create something interesting you need a special time, inspiration, a special dress, mood, beautiful hair. But to make creative pictures you need practice. Every day you need to challenge your brains until it gets easier and easier every day. Like muscles, you exercise every day, you are becoming stronger every day. Brain is not so different. 365 is a challenge, with two boys and a house, my own business and being far from any help, I am all here. 365 is a project that trained my eye for a perfect light. Light, always keep looking for a good light.

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August 05, 2016

At our friends house.
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365 project is a challenge. You can't wake up in the morning and think about where you will take a picture today. But during the whole day you keep your eyes open for the special moment, perfect light. And just trust that it will happen. And so far it happens. And then in a couple of months it will be a habit and easy. Easy to bring a camera with you everywhere, easy see the good light and interesting moments. I love it!

In red

August 05, 2016

Red dress. Classic. Bright. Always in trend!

That photo session was a journey. Finding that location, light, shooting till dark!

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July 27, 2016

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July 27, 2016

Didn't post a picture, I took yesterday. It was a hard Day, Greg had fever and all the day I was carrying him until evening when he jumped off and was ok, just like that, he was all my himself. Hate when kids are sick, all the world is disappearing and I feel only his heart beating fast in the warm little body.

Prenatal photo session in Los Altos, CA

July 27, 2016

When I saw them, I was like:" Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For bring those people in front of my camera! They are so stylish, beautiful, sophisticated!"

I found that location in Los Altos, CA, just near downtown there is a park with creek, heaven for kids, I bring my boys other there often. The place is small actually, but lots of interesting spots make a perfect place for the session.