Elena Tumanova | Sacramento Family & Portrait Photographer
Hi, I’m Elena, a professional photographer based in Sacramento, California. I specialize in family, maternity, newborn lifestyle, children’s, and portrait photography.
My goal is to create natural, timeless images that capture genuine emotions and meaningful connections. Whether we’re photographing your growing family, celebrating a new baby, or creating beautiful portraits just for you, I’ll guide you through the entire experience.
I offer outdoor and studio photography sessions in Sacramento, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Roseville, and surrounding areas.
From choosing the perfect location and coordinating outfits to posing guidance and professional editing, I’ll make your photo session relaxed, enjoyable, and memorable.
Let’s create beautiful memories together!
Family in nature
Female portrait
Newborn and family
F A Q
Answering your questions
Recommendations for preparing for the photo shoot:
1. Do not make new cosmetic procedures for the day, or on the day of shooting
2. In the evening before the photo shoot, limit your intake of sweet, fatty, salty and flour to avoid swelling and rashes (drink more clean water)
3. Try to get a good night’s sleep
4. If you have open shoes or plan to look barefoot — take care of pedicure, if not, then only manicure (neat classic manicure French, nude, red, black, white is desirable)
Make-up tips
For the most beautiful and aesthetic photos, it is desirable to use the services of a makeup artist and stylist.
By this wonderful opportunity to feel like a “real star” As an experienced makeup artist will help to favorably emphasize your strengths and you can see yourself in a new image.
If you prepare yourself without a makeup artist:
1. Take care of the skin of the face, it should be moisturized
2. Skin tone should be even (use foundation)
3. Matting agents are obligatory (powder or wipes, the skin should not shine)
4. Emphasize eyebrows and eyes. You can make the makeup is not much brighter, because the camera “eats” part of the makeup.
5. Take a few of your favorite lipsticks
6.Be sure to make styling on the hair
7. Take with you a calculator, a mirror and additional hair accessories, in case you want to change your hairstyle during the photo shoot.
How long does it take to shoot?
The duration of the shoot starts from 1 hour, but try to arrive early, about 10-15 min, so that we have time to chat and get to the location.
But the length of the shoot can increase depending on your wishes. Or when shooting with children, when it takes more time to adjust the baby to the shooting, we can increase the time of the photo shoot. I try to shoot at a comfortable pace and pleasant environment.
Is it the right time frame for pregnancy photography?
The ideal period for a pregnancy photo shoot is considered to be 28-32 weeks. In this period you can already see the tummy, but it is easier to move and take poses. In any case, everything is individual, so listen to your own feeling and desires.
Where and how to find a makeup artist, stylist for a shoot?
If you want to order the services of a makeup artist, I for my part can recommend several specialists, from which you can choose with whom you want to work.
How do I sign up for a shoot?
It is very simple, in the menu find the link “contact” and write to me in any convenient messenger (sms, WhatsApp, instagram), or call me on phone
+ 19162203218.
Types of shoots and how much they cost?
You can see the main types of shoots and costs in the “Services and Prices” menu.
However, if you have any idea of your own, write to me and we will discuss everything, depending on your desires.
Photo shoot locations.
Most shoots are near the city of Sacramento, Carmichael, Arden, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Rio Linda, Folsom, and Roseville.
More remote locations are negotiated in advance and gasoline costs are added to the cost of the shoot.