Hi there :) Im Lena.

I'm so glad you stopped by to look at my photography!

Black and white portraits showing friends laughing and smiling together.

About Me

Im just a goofy girl, who is addicted to coffee and tacos, loves fried pickles and martinis, and is obsessed with creating art. I work really hard to see the good in everyone and everything. I am care-free and outgoing and love to laugh! I am a simple girl- just give me family and friends on the back porch and I'm happy. I love music and watching those annoying game shows- just to holler out wrong answers to the tv lol. Favorite night is a hot date inside with my husband in pajamas, and our favorite series cuddled in to the sofa. But also love parties and entertaining! I LOVE the ocean, a river, a lake- it is therapy for me. I have been happily married for 22 years to my best friend. And I am a mom of 5.

...uhh what?

Yep. I said it. Mom of...how many?! yes 5 :D Soooo, you can pretty much say "I love kids".

This is me in the pic ...waiting my 5th baby. I loved being pregnant. Every little bit. But I also know the hard moments and how you don't "feel pretty" and just wanna hang out in sweats & t-shirt most of the time. But I am SO GLAD I did this photog shoot to document my last pregnancy. Every time I look at these photographs, it brings me back to that very moment, so anxious to meet my baby.

Woman in black dress posing on rocky shoreline with lake and mountains in background.

One thing I didn't like about kids- was how fast it actually went. Before I knew it, they were 10 and I had just my pictures and videos to look back on (because lets face it- "mom brain" is real.) and I was so HAPPY to have my pictures.

As I became a mom, I really embraced shooting as a 'pause' button for their growth. Capturing their sweet details and hoping to hold on to the memories through photos. I am so happy I did! They are what drove me to dive deep into photography! I knew that other moms & families out there were just like me , and wanted to preserve these fleeting moments. I hope to capture all the smiles and laughter that you don't want to forget!

Children relaxing together on quilted bedding in black and white.
Babies in white clothing sleeping peacefully on white bedding.

I have been working for 18 years with over 200 clients to perfect my process, and photography style, as well as fine-tuning what you want from a photo session. I have taken trainings from Sandy Puc and other educators. I learned a lot from them, but also I learned the most from all my experiences: from over 30 newborn sessions and countless children and family sessions. I have done engagements, and weddings and really do love LOVE. I would love to help you preserve your memories and create some magical artistic photographs in the process. Lets make it happen!


AND BTW IF YOU READ ALL OF THIS!! THANKYOU! :)

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Family portrait series at sunset with warm golden lighting in desert setting.