LENA KARABUSHIN

Jake, a senior at Cherokee Trails High School, did not expect for his spring semester to end abruptly with a quarantine. He was studying,...

I have known Mariam's beautiful Mom Emebet for more than 20 years, and I visited her at the hospital when her firstborn Mariam came into...

When Abby and her Mom met me at Legends coffee shop for us to get to know each other, Abby and I stayed to chat for at least 30 minutes...

My high school senior clients are typically glad to get my help with deciding on the location of their photo session. Laurelee had a...

As my oldest daughter was nearing graduation, I started pondering what exactly we celebrate at graduation ceremonies and parties. It is...

Each of my senior sessions is unique and memorable. Zachary's session stands out as a family affair. He arrived downtown accompanied by...

Jessa is sunny. She's easy-going and quick to laugh. She's also beautiful. A sophisticated and passionate traveler, Jessa wanted her...

Danny's Mom and I went to high school together and graduated the same year. Natalya immigrated to the US three years before me and was...

When my three children were little, gift giving seemed effortless (albeit, not cheap). Wrapped boxes, with mostly plastic, loud presents...

One of my favorite things about Paige is that she appreciates my cooking, even the more peculiar dishes, like beet salad (which my kids...

Bella loves horses. I've never even sat on a horse, but I am fascinated by these graceful, strong animals as well as by people who form...

I have known Ryan since he was 5 years old, a spunky little boy, who took Russian classes with my daughter at our Denver JCC every Monday...

I think the high school generation is truly a great one. These kids are passionate, hard-working, decent, while being under immense...

If I were still in high school, I'd want Alex to be my BFF (many years ago, long before the acronym was coined). She is both mature and...

I remember the tiny 7-year-old Amber on stage in a sparkly costume, next to my daughter, dancing with such spunk and joy. They remained...