Tim+Marina: Lifestyle Shoot
Posted by Yuliya on November 4, 2011
Some people just capture all of one’s being and pull others to themselves like gravity. Tim and Marina are one such couple. I could shoot these two every single day and twice on Sunday. Tim is incredibly smart, the guy knows Greek and is in the process of conquering Hebrew. Oh and if you’d see him on a volleyball field. But more than talents and abilities, he is more like an older brother with wisdom to give and moments to spare to simply listen and to care. Marina . . . where do I start with this girl? She has the most lovable personality. Extremely creative, fun, easy going, and in many ways simple. Yet her true beauty is in the ability to show love and care, to sympathize with others, to listen, and to use simple things to beautify others’ lives. When I think of Marina, I think of a single white flower in the glass bottle decorating their living room and the simple beauty it brings with it; a cup of tea ready to be offered with the warmest smile, and a heart ready to love and to give. My world is so much more beautiful because of these two people in my life.
Tim and Marina, I love you! Thank you for being you. For your smiles and kind words, and especially for your trust, and support along the way. It’s people like you who I’m indebted to for where I am today in my life, in my photography skills, and in my business. Having said that, grab a cup of tea and enjoy a sneak peek into the couple’s life!
We started off in their apartment with waffles and coffee, a great compliment to any shoot!












And then we headed for the woods . . .










Girl crush? Marina, you are beautiful.







And this is what love looks like in black and white . . .



Time flies. It seem like I just photographed your wedding, and it’s already been over a year.

Woods in Sacramento, who would have thought? ![]()






And because a little bit of music is good for the soul, you can watch a slideshow of these images HERE!
And as all good stories it ends with “The End”









Savannah said
This is SO CUTE, Yuliya! I love it!!
Odette said
love it too! =) i still remember the pictures on their wedding. such a beautiful couple indeed. it made us choose you as our wedding photographer. hope all is well yuliya!
christina penkov said
marina’s the prettiest girl i know in all honesty.
fav lifestyle shoot by far.
what more is it that a great photographer gets to capture it.
i love it
Olya said
Yuliya, you are amazing! I love how you captured this couple…truly picturesque…love love love all of these!
and the couple…well…they are truly beautiful models! I love the romantic feel to it…the colors…the light…One of my most favorite shoots!
Mary Marantz said
I ADORE this shoot!!! Amazing, amazing job!!
Dina said
can’t stop looking at these, I love this shoot, it’s simply stunning.
Marina said
Love, love, and love!
Yuliya, your talent is absolutely amazing!
We love every single photo, and every moment you were able to capture:)
Julia said
Beautiful!! I love every photo
inna said
Well done!!!! i love this photoshoot! such a cute couple!
Christy said
These are absolutely gorgeous! You are so talented… and such a beautiful couple!
Cathy Crawley said
Absolutely gorgeous! I love this shoot, a great mixture of documentary style with relaxed portraits. I adore the black board shots, so much fun. Love.