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The Portfolio
Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania
Couples, portraits, and equestrian sessions in warm backlit light — shot across the farms, river valleys, and old stone estates of Chester County.
Chadds Ford · Longwood · BrandywineSelected Work
In Studio
Candid
Quiet Moment
In the Frame
Young Gentleman
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Equestrian & Pets
About Lena
I'm Lena — a Brandywine Valley special event and portrait photographer based in Chester County, Pennsylvania. I shoot countryside moments in warm backlit light: couples and families in open fields, along the river, at working farms and old stone estates.
I came to photography after a career in dentistry taught me precision and patience. Those habits shape how I work — I show up early, wait for the light, and stay present until the last frame.
I speak English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Spanish — a real difference for multilingual families and anyone who wants to feel at home from the first conversation through the final gallery.
What I Photograph
The days you want to remember, told in warm backlit light. Full-day or session coverage, quiet direction, and a signature edit that turns every gallery into one body of work.
Lead Service
Family sessions, milestone portraits, first communion, and maternity — the same signature golden-hour look applied to everyday, important days.
Portrait Work
Horse portraits, sanctuary storytelling, and senior-horse tribute sessions through New Star Sanctuary — a golden-years sanctuary in Chester County.
Emerging Specialty
Where I Work
I live and work across the Brandywine Valley — Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Longwood, West Chester, Unionville. I travel to Philadelphia and Wilmington regularly, and further afield by request.
Kind Words
"Lena is absolutely AMAZING. Her style is elegant and sophisticated while staying fun and true to who we are. We could tell after meeting her just how much she genuinely cared about our day."
Sarah & Michael
"Lena made collaboration effortless. On wedding days, having vendors who work well together is crucial. Her ability to reduce stress and enhance the flow of the day is invaluable — I recommend her to every couple I meet."
Jennifer Walsh
"Our gallery exceeded every expectation. The photos feel timeless — warm, natural, sophisticated. Lena has a gift for capturing candid moments that look beautiful years later, not just the week we got them."
Oksana & Roman
How It Works
Send me a note with your date, venue, and a little about what you're hoping for. I'll confirm availability and set up a call so we can get to know each other.
Weddings and sanctuary sessions book 6–12 months out. Portrait sessions book 2–4 weeks out. We'll plan timeline, locations, and light together.
I arrive early, wait for the light, and stay present. You get to be with your people — I make sure it's captured in a way that still feels like you.
2–4 weeks later your private gallery arrives — fully edited with the Brandywine preset family, with next-day sneak peeks so you don't have to wait.
Questions
Get In Touch
Every gallery starts with a conversation. Tell me the date, the place, and a little about the light you're imagining — I'd love to hear about it.