COOL KID SESSIONS

ISN'T IT FUNNY HOW DAY BY DAY NOTHING CHANGES. BUT WHEN YOU LOOK BACK EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT?

Gabriel S.

A toddler wearing a floral headband smiles brightly in a close-up portrait.

Two boys sitting under a tree by a lake with mountains in the background on a calm day.

A smiling toddler boy in a white shirt poses with a sleeping newborn baby wrapped in pink on a couch.

Portrait series in green attire against a soft blurred natural background.

A child in a light blue shirt smiles warmly against a green natural background.

Three children sit together on wooden steps against a rustic door and brick wall.

Young children in white dresses pose together in a black and white desert photoshoot.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOSE ME

I LOVE kids! It's just that simple. I absolutely have been through it. I was that stressed mom, dazed and overtired, managing the house and the kids and work. I know YOU. Having 5 kids of my own, I know you want to preserve these fleeting moments that you will miss when they are BIG and grown, because it happens so fast.

When they are small its all about their sweet stares, quirky personalities, infectious giggles and playful adventures. When they are older, it’s all about THEM, who’ve they become, what hobbies they have adopted, and who they aspire to be.

It’s the purity, imaginative, wonderous, and joyfulness of children that inspires me.

Close up artistic portrait showing vibrant blue eyes and freckles in dramatic lighting.

Black and white portrait of children sitting close together with sweet expressions.

Sepia toned close-up portrait series showing child's eyes and expressions.

Extreme close up photograph of expressive eyes with long eyelashes.

Series of outdoor baby portraits showing happy expressions and innocent smiles in natural lighting.

Joyful outdoor portrait showing warm embraces and genuine smiles on a sunny day.

You will never have this day with your children again. Tomorrow, they will be a little older than they were today. This day is a gift. Just breathe, notice, study their faces and little feet. Pay attention. Relish the charms of the present. Enjoy today. It will be over before you know it.

A series of artistic black and white close-up portrait shots showing gentle expressions.

Black and white portrait showing gentle smile and long hair.

Winter portrait series showing two children in warm clothing against white background.

Children playing together in a garden setting with soft vintage-style lighting effects.

BOOK A CHILD SESSION AND I WILL SEND YOU DETAILS IN AN EMAIL OF WHAT TO EXPECT, WHAT TO WEAR AND ALL THAT GOOD STUFF. THESE SESSIONS ARE NO STRESS. I WILL NOT ALLOW IT! LOL

I DO NOT WANT YOU TO BE OVERWHELMED OR STRESSED ABOUT ANYTHING. BECAUSE WHEN MOM OR DAD ARE STRESSED, THE KIDS FEEL IT. THEY DO NOT GIVE THOSE AUTHENTIC SMILES OR LAUGHS, AND THE ATMOSPHERE IS TENSE. WE WANT THEM IN THEIR BEST MOOD, AND LAUGHING AND BEING THEIR BEST SELF. I HAVE DONE SO MANY CHILDREN AND BABY SESSIONS, I HAVE "GOT IT DOWN". SO PLEASE DO NOT BE NERVOUS OR WORRY ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S SESSION IN ANYWAY. I AM HERE TO HELP IN ANYWAY POSSIBLE- FROM DESIGNING THE SHOOT- TO WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR.

WHAT ARE OTHER MOMS SAYING:

Lena!!! I am crying! Just viewed the slideshow and was absolutely amazed...My husband could not even understand how you got them to smile and laugh like that!! I am so happy I found you and we will book only with you from now on!! I really love your story, your dedication, to your incredible talent. WOW!!! -Leslie

LENA'S PASSION FOR HER WORK IS IMPRESSIVE! WE'VE HAD NOTHING BUT COMPLIMENTS ON THE PORTRAITS OF OUR DAUGHTER! THEY'RE SO PRECIOUS & TIMELESS!!!! THE PHOTO SESSION WITH HER WAS WONDERFUL AND EFFORTLESS. MY DAUGHTER HAD A GREAT & PLAYFUL TIME WITH HER. SHE WAS EVEN UNAWARE THAT HER PICTURES WERE BEING TAKEN. LENA JUST CAPTURED HER TRUE PERSONALITY! WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE PHOTO SESSIONS WITH LENA IN THE FUTURE AND WILL DEFINITELY SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT HER ARTISTRY IN PHOTOGRAPHY.

-JOHNMAR,ANNGEN & ARIANAJOY

LENA,

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT EXPERIENCE AS YOU WERE THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER TO TAKE PICTURES OF MY BOYS OUTSIDE OF A STUDIO. YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB MAKING ALL OF US COMFORTABLE AND BECAUSE OF THAT I THINK YOU GOT SOME REALLY GREAT SHOTS! I APPRECIATE YOU BEING PATIENT WITH US THRU CLOTHES CHANGES AND ATTITUDE CHECKS. I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT BECAUSE OF MY PICTURES YOU TOOK AND BECAUSE OF MY EXPERIENCE WITH YOU I DON'T THINK I WILL EVER GO BACK TO GETTING PICTURES DONE IN A STUDIO.

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

THE PUCKETT FAMILY

Outdoor family photo series with city backdrop and colorful bokeh effects.

Black and white portrait series with decorative scroll designs.

"Lena is an amazing photographer and we highly recommend her! We have been fortunate enough to have her capture our engagement, wedding

and family photos. She is so much

fun to work with and we truly cherish the amazing photos she has taken

of us and our family as it has grown!"

-Jamie

"WOW! WOW! WOW! We are simply amazed at how talented you are and can't stop talking about it. My personal thanks to you for making this come together. You clearly worked on it so hard to make it just right. I am so very grateful. Your gift is precious, especially to us...how you show others how beautiful, unique and special the people in their lives are. Amazing work. Simply beautiful. There are many days I just sit back and look at them and smile." - Krista

" I really am so happy with all of the photos. Everyone that has seen them is so impressed. I really love what you captured, you truly did such an amazing job!!!" Larisa

Black and white artistic portraits of an infant lying on soft white bedding.