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Palm Plantation Family Session | Hislop Family
Mud, mosquitos, and a family full of love - a Kansas City Photographer’s Vanuatu session that proved connection beats perfect conditions.
Vanuatu | FamilySession | Baty Family
A Kansas City Family Photographer’s favorite gallery wasn’t shot at a resort - it was captured barefoot on a Vanuatu beach. Here’s the story and the lesson behind it.
How to Find the Right Wedding Photographer in Kansas City
Not all wedding photographers are the same and the price tag doesn’t tell you which one you’re getting. After 11 years of shooting weddings across Europe, the Pacific Islands, and now Kansas City, here’s what actually separates a photographer who shows up for you from one who’s just filling a calendar.
From the Island to the Heartland- Why We Chose Kansas City
After seven years on the island doing non-profit work, our multicultural family packed up and put roots down in Kansas City. Heres why - and how that story shaped the way I now photograph families and weddings across the KC metro.
Palekula Beach | Family Session | Pitman Family
After seven years of photographing on Vanuatu Island, I said goodbye with one of my last sessions - my third with Jenn, Levi, and their four sweet boys. Now settling in as a Kansas City Family Photographer, this is a story of watching one family grow, one session at a time.
"Yelena was wonderful! She was flexible when our original date got rained out, was great with our kids and had clever tactics to get their attention and produce wonderful photos of them. All photos turned out beautiful and in the timeframe she promised, Highly recommend!" -Wilburn Family
"AMAZING! Highly recommend! Yelena is a joy and a gifted photographer. She was super engaging with our kids and the photos turned out perfect!" -Schmidt Family
"We had Yelena take photos of our family twice. Yelena is great with kids (and grandparents 😉), provides just enough direction to get nice poses, and captures natural smiles. Her photography and gentle editing are superb. We are very happy with our photos. Highly recommend! Thanks, Yelena!" -Hislop Family
"Absolutely stunning photos! Yelena was amazing to work with and helped guide us in poses to help create some lifetime memories" -Morgan & Daniel
"Yelena is very professional. She handles children at the photo shoot in a very loving way. Every time she is in Europe we book a shoot with her. Her pictures are unique. Thank You Yelena" -Christina & Daniel
"My hubby and I were so incredibly grateful for the candid photographs Yelena took. With 3 kids in the picture we were looking for someone easy going, but professional, and that's exactly what we found. She had the ability to make our kids laugh and create a fun space to capture "us". I've had compliments galore since posting our photos" -Tabacaru Family
"Yelena did a wonderful job shooting and editing our photos! She's great at explaining the vision for every shot, and she's so sweet and easy to get along with! My fiancé and I have never done a photoshoot before, but we felt so comfortable around her. Her work is so beautiful, the photos can speak for themselves!" -Julie
"A beautiful friendly manner, highly professional, great with kids (and our huge extended family group) - thank you so much, we love our photos!" -Hardwick Family
"Thank you Niva Studios for the beautiful family photos! Yelena is very professional but also personable, listening to our desires and giving us clear directions for the best outcomes. She made taking pictures an enjoyable and bonding experience for our family. Thank you again!" -Meads Family
"Yelena was excellent to work with. Her ability to cope with the multiple little children is amazing. Our family photo shoot was amazing, and the photos look incredible. We are incredibly happy!" -Falls Family
