Olga Trofymets
PHOTOGRAPHY

When you start researching family photography, you’ll quickly find a sea of options: mini sessions, half sessions, full sessions, newborn sessions, day-in-the-life sessions,  and even micro sessions. So how do you know what’s right for your family? Here’s the truth — there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every family is different. Every photographer is different. And we all have our own definition of what family photos should feel like. Let’s walk through some of the most comm

Spoiler: It's not about sitting still. As parents, we arrive at the family photo session in Marin or San Francisco  , hoping the kids...

Happy Earth Day to you! Today, I'd love to share a great experience I had this weekend.  Last Friday, I went for a travel session to...

This break, we ventured north of CA to Orick. We had five days between the weekends, and we found a place in the middle of the field,...

Timing for Golden Hour : In March and early spring, the sun still rises a little later and sets a little earlier than in summer, making...

Bouquets of Mimosa flowers and tulips are the first thing that comes to my mind when this day is mentioned. It brings me back to...

Every year, January to February is a slower season for my business. That means that I mostly work on weekends and sometimes every other...

What a year! I'd call it a roller-coaster in many aspects of my life, but we're here to chat about photography! So, we will talk about...

I've heard this question: Why do I need it if my friends can take pictures on their phones? That's an amazing question! I’m pretty sure...

1. Lovers Lane. It's most probably one of the most famous spots. Good at almost any time of the day. Cons: There are no bathrooms in the...

What's on parents' minds as summer approaches? Summer Camps! We all want to give our kids a chance to do something fun while having an...

1. Rodeo Beach This is my family's favorite beach! It has sand, waves, some river on some days, occasional tide pools, and people to play...

I'll be doing a couple of posts that suggest the locations where we can go (and I have around 40 of them!). Feel free to contact me and...

Winter break is coming to an end! And I'd love to share three adventures we loved with the kids during the holidays! My kids are 2.5,...

It's a year of gratitude! While choosing the pictures for my annual post, I had a chance to relive the memories and experiences of this...

And one in San Francisco! Let's Play. On weekends or weekdays, a good playground is a gem. Sometimes (often!), your kiddos need to burn...

While location shoots can be beautiful, at-home photo sessions can create truly personal pictures that celebrate your family story. But...

These are my five favorite (easy-ish) hikes that families with kids can do in Marin. And bring your camera, they are also great locations...

4 things you can do now to make the most of your family pictures. You’ve taken some pictures of the family, maybe on your phone, or maybe...

It’s possible - here’s how. Those rare occasions when everyone is gathered together to celebrate are the perfect time to capture memories...