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Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Most Perfect Day Ever !!!

Paola & Daniel are getting married tomorrow!  But they also planned on getting married 2 days before their wedding.   What?!?  Let me explain.  Before their upcoming wedding this  Saturday, they decided to hold a very intimate wedding ceremony with just the two of them.  They wanted to recite their own personal vows to one another in the beautiful outdoors and take it all in, with nobody around.  They did so….yesterday….just the 2 of them……and it was so special and wonderful  :)   The squirrels all gathered around us, along with the singing red-winged birds, and they all held hands as this couple recited their vows.  Okay….kidding, but the weather could not have been any better!   They will still be holding their wedding tomorrow, this time, with all of their family and friends present.

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Paola & Daniel:  Hope you love the pics!  I couldn’t resist working on them right away…..you know me!!  It was an honour to be present on this special day.   I’m *really* looking forward to tomorrow guys!  Get some rest, and see you in the morning.

(P.S. - I knew I would get emotional during the ceremony!………sorry  :)

Silvana

XOXO

September 18, 2009 - 8:08 am Laurel - The pictures are amazing!! You two looking absolutely perfect. So happy for you!

September 9, 2009 - 3:29 pm Doug Lusk - Congratulations. The pictures are amazing. You can relax now Daniel it is over. Cheers Lusky

September 1, 2009 - 5:06 am Mary Rapallo - Congratulations Paola & Daniel, The two of you looked absolutely breath taking. You make such a beautiful couple and I am honoured to be friends with you. Silvana what an honour to be present and part take in the sacrament of marraiage. As always you out do yourself, you are one the most kindest and beautiful person I know. We have been blessed to have met you. I look forward to seeing the stunning pictures from Saturday.

August 31, 2009 - 7:15 pm Paola and Daniel - Silvana. Honestly there are no words to describe how extremely talented you are. These pictures are so beautiful, we love them! We are honored that you were such an integral part of our day, you were so great and you mean so much to us. We know haw much effort you put into making it as special as possible and it definitely was for us. We love you from the bottom of our hearts and now that the weddings are over we are very much looking forward to just hanging out. P.S. We can't even begin to imagine what Saturday's pics are going to look like. We are so excited to see them!

August 31, 2009 - 9:49 am Linda - Hi Silvana, the photo of Daniel and Paola are amazing. You are one talented Photographer. You have captured their true emotions and the true meaning of marriage. To Paola and Daniel, Congratulation on your wedding and I apologize I wasn't able to share this special day with you. I am looking forward to the Saturday Ceremony photo's.

August 30, 2009 - 8:53 am Judy C - Ahhh ... these are lovely Sil. Please send my warm wishes to Paola & Daniel. I hope their Saturday was filled with as many beautiful moments too :)

August 29, 2009 - 11:17 am Carmela - Stunning!

August 28, 2009 - 8:01 pm Domenic and Daniela - Silvana, you truly have a gift, your pictures are so beautiful! We can't wait for our turn!! Dom and Daniela

August 28, 2009 - 6:35 pm diana - ahhhh! what beautiful photos! paola and daniel look amazing:)

Speaking at WPPI 2010 in Vegas!!

I am so excited to announce that  earlier this year I was contacted by WPPI to speak at their upcoming conference in Las Vegas in March 2010!  Who would have thought??……little ‘ol me??  I will be holding a Master Class and will be speaking mainly about Weddings.  My class  is called  “The Passionate Photographer - Weddings that Sizzle!” You can find it in the latest issues of Rangefinder Magazine in the WPPI Speaker Schedule.   It is frightening to even think about speaking at such a prestigious event, especially to someone who has always had a fear of public speaking, but I am going in trusting God that He will give me the confidence I need.   Sometimes I literally feel like my passion for what I do overflows….and so I would LOVE to share that with people and refuse to let anything get in the way.

I have always loved attending WPPI in the past years  and connecting with some pretty amazing and talented fellow photographers around the world.  There is always so much going on at this International  show such as Competitions, Speakers, Special Events and the largest trade show around where you can find the latest toys!  (You’ll see me in there most of the time  :)  I am going to work  real hard at putting together an exciting class that will inspire photographers to kick it up a few notches!   To “feel” their images at the time of creation.  My encouragement to photographers and goal is that they walk away with an abundance of information that is going to take their passion and business to the next level!  This class will be limited to only 35 attendees, so if you’d like to attend, just go online and register with WPPI before it fills up.  I look forward to seeing some old friends again, and meeting some new ones!  Hope to see you there!  Can’t wait!

Silvana Frammartino ~

XOXO

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March 1, 2010 - 11:08 pm sedona bride {destination wedding photojournalism} - Hey there Silvana! We are so excited for you! Congratulations! It's so great to see how your business has grown. You are fabulous artist and it's so great to see you teaching and being featured in magazines! So excited for you! Many blessings to you from your friends in Arizona ... Katrina + Andrew

December 29, 2009 - 12:53 pm Chelsea Patricia - O M G ! Now I REALLY, REALLY need to go to Vegas!

October 23, 2009 - 12:57 pm Kandi - I love your work and am trying to save up to come to the convention in February to hear you speak. I usually attend the PPA convention every January but may try the WPPI one this next year since my wedding photography biz has increased in Tampa!!! Kandi Marlowe

September 26, 2009 - 9:48 pm Amelia Thornton - Oooooh how EXCITING...sounds like a great class...this will be my first year going...I will keep an ear out for your session! :)

September 16, 2009 - 12:14 pm Manuella Pararas-Hulbert - Oh Silvana, I can't tell you how excited I am for you, such awesome news and so well deserved. Your work is breath taking, and you are such an inspiration to me and other photographers. I am hoping to attend WPPI this year and it would be such a thrill to see and hear you speak. I know God will give you the courage to face your fears but I know you will knock everyone's socks off. All the best and may God bless!

August 30, 2009 - 9:43 pm Carina - Amazing...Congratulations!! Well deserved. I'm forever impressed by your work!

August 29, 2009 - 8:12 pm Roshel - i am not surprised, not even a little. your pictures truly speak a thousand words (and more) - anyone who gets to learn from you is truly blessed.

August 26, 2009 - 7:07 pm Milena - That's such great news.. :) Not surprised at all.. I know that you will insprining the new and old photographers with your fantastic work.. U will be amazing.. :) Your a pro nothing to be scared about they're your peers.. :) ENJOY All the best!!!

August 26, 2009 - 12:14 pm Leonora - Silvanna, There's not a doubt in my mind , when I say you will do a amazing....Not only is your work truly wonderful, but you are an incredible human being. You have enriched so many peoples lives. The fact that you are steping into something so scary, is amazing and inspiring. This will enable you to concour your fear. One of my favorite poems that might help inspire you is called - SHINE - “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” by Marianne Williamson Looking forward to see you in a month from today..Love Le

August 26, 2009 - 9:34 am Natasha Onorati - This is GREAT news Silvana! Congratulations! If anyone can inspire other photographers, it is defiantly you! You will be awesome. God will guide you through the experience as he has so many times before. You will be great!!!!

Twiggy + Manhim - {MARRIED!}

I know it’s been a long time coming……but here they are!!   A “Sneek-Peek” into Twiggy & Manhim’s wedding day.  And it was another hot one.  Here’s our bride looking glamourous……

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Twiggy had 2 dresses!  One for the morning, and a cute little mini for the evening.

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And now the games begin!  A little info. behind this event, Mamhim BEGGED me not to post these next photos on the blog because……..well……you’ll see.  Sorry Manhim, but I couldn’t resist!!  You’re just too darn cute!  HA-HA!

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Manhim had to work for his bride, and pass many tests put upon him by the ladies.  And our  guys got a little taste of how us woman feel having to walk around in heels!  He was forced to find 3 neighbours on his street and take photos with them!

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Push-ups in 40 degree weather (with the humidex)……in a suit……..not fun!

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To the person who’s cell phone accidently went off  during the ceremony to the tune of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, your forgiven……

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Twiggy & Manhim:  You’re the cutest couple ever! So happy you enjoyed your day.  And Manhim…..the “teckie genious”, a special thanks for all the IT help you gave me…….you’re the best!  God bless you both.

Silvana ~

XOXO

September 1, 2009 - 8:12 am maggie - hey,Twiggy, you and Manhim look so amazing in the pics, sorry i can't make it for your wedding and miss such a wonderful time, hope can catch you later. congrat again.......cheers!

August 30, 2009 - 9:07 pm Ann Leung - Dazzling pictures that will leave us with a lifetime of memorable moments! These master pieces have captured "THE" moments of laughters, joys and tears. Congratulation Manhim & Twiggy, wishing you lovebirds a most wonderful and loving life every after!

August 30, 2009 - 8:09 pm bonnie - Avis, The photographers that your daughter has are very professional!

August 29, 2009 - 9:16 am karina au - Wonderful picture, caught those touching moment. Great..... Bless the new wed. Congrat......

August 28, 2009 - 12:49 pm Joanna - "Aww the one of you crying at the church.. and the one of him holding ur face with two hands... so sweet. lovely pictures!"

August 28, 2009 - 12:48 pm PooN - Great photos, Great photographer! but most importantly.. ..Perfect Pair~

August 27, 2009 - 1:21 pm Cecelia - This is such romance and petty pictures I have never see. I am so happy and proud of you that good job you have done for your daughter. I love it love it......... so much.

August 26, 2009 - 9:25 pm Mya - The pictures are absolutely divine!!!!! Like I mentioned to you before I will be using Silvana for my wedding…now all I have to do is find a groom :) Wonderful pics.

August 26, 2009 - 6:30 pm AL - Great pics! Congrats!

August 26, 2009 - 5:17 pm Jonathan - Great pictures, especially the one with him in stripper clothes.

August 26, 2009 - 1:45 pm Eugenia - Great pictures, can't wait to see more!! It was a wonderful and lovely wedding, the pictures captured it perfectly.

August 26, 2009 - 12:23 pm Charlyn - Amazing pictures! You look absolutely beautiful. Congrats again!

August 26, 2009 - 8:44 am Charing - Amazing photos! Now I think it's worthwhile for all of us to run around and get all sweaty! Can't wait to see the rest...wonderful work.

August 25, 2009 - 9:27 pm roshel - your photographs inspire me beyond words that can describe.

August 25, 2009 - 8:19 pm Christine - The Pics are amazing.. you guys look great.. when do we get to see the whole thing??...

August 25, 2009 - 7:20 pm Michael W. - Great wedding Twiggy and Manhim! We had lots of fun - these photos are great! Silvana and company have great vision and have really captured some fantastic moments at your wedding - I'm sure you'll be please with all these wonderful images!

August 25, 2009 - 3:05 pm Leanne - Congratulations Twiggy! The pictures are amazing!

August 25, 2009 - 12:51 pm Oriana Sun - Thank you for the sharing. Trust you all enjoy a great time. Congratulations!

August 25, 2009 - 12:49 pm Jean Weng - Congratulations...the pictures are truly beautiful.

August 25, 2009 - 12:48 pm Betty Lai - WAH!!!!!! IT IS VERY IMPRESSIVE AND COOL. WHERE IS THE WEDDING PLACE? YOU LOOK SO HAPPY AND RELEASE.

August 25, 2009 - 12:46 pm Tina Wan - Congratulations to the newly weds and your family. What a happy occasion!! Twiggy looks gorgeous and glamourous, I am so happy for you.

August 25, 2009 - 12:43 pm Avis Lai - Glorguous pictures....excellent job....Well done. Bravo........... Cheers.

August 25, 2009 - 10:47 am Sally - I haven't seen this type of photography style in HK. It's so GREAT! Wish you both are sweet sweet sweet forever!

August 25, 2009 - 10:43 am Karen - your pictures are super nice! i hope dat i can get married again and take such beautiful wedding pictures.

August 25, 2009 - 10:42 am Michelle - Nice pics...this is very interesting!

August 25, 2009 - 10:41 am Annie - the pics are really pretty! =) congratulations to both of you!

August 24, 2009 - 8:24 pm Krayzie - Amazing stuff you guys captured the emotions and moments very well! Cheers!

August 24, 2009 - 8:01 pm Yvonne WuLo - Lovely pictures! A great picture speaks a thousnd words; these pictures tells a love story - a perfect sweet, fun and HOT wedding day for my two dearest greatest friends, Twiggy n Manhim (Gor)!!! Love you both dearly! N Silvana, your work is absolutely gorgeous!!!

August 24, 2009 - 7:40 pm Twiggy - Thanks so much for all the lovely Pic!! Love it!! Can't wait to see more! =)

Mina + Hyung - {MARRIED!}

Record breaker HOTTEST day of the year so far!!!!  But I’m so happy for my sweet couple that all went well and that they didn’t melt away!  Let’s  start with the guys….

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Here she is getting a special little dance from her bridesmaid

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Entering the ceremony at the beautiful Knox Collage Chapel

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When I say it was hot……I’m not kidding!  There was literally not even a smidgen of a breeze, so when I saw Hyung suddenly grab a fan, I managed to get a  quick shot!

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Nina & Issac of  Celebration FX did another incredible job with the decor and flowers at Paramount Banquet Hall.  They really worked hard to put it all together.  Amazing job guys!  I was also extremely impressed with our Event Planner for the day.  Leena from Let’s Party Consultants made sure everything went smoothly with such calmness.  Her and her team were awesome!!

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Mina + Hyung:   May God truly bless your marriage in the years to come!  I’m so happy our paths crossed and that I got a glimpse into your special relationship

Love you!

XOXO

Silvana ~

August 25, 2009 - 9:40 am Janet - Beautiful pictures! I wish I could have been there!

August 20, 2009 - 6:58 pm Jay - Awesome pics!

August 20, 2009 - 5:27 pm Natasha - Beautiful work as always! I'm still hoping you'll change your mind about not coming to CA :)

August 20, 2009 - 11:30 am Milena - Great pictures Silvana!! Beautiful couple.. Love her dress!!!

August 20, 2009 - 9:51 am Brian - Awesome pictures, and a great wedding! Wishing you two the best of luck!

August 20, 2009 - 8:59 am Vicki - Beautiful pictures for such a happy couple!! ;)

August 20, 2009 - 8:58 am Hailey - OMIGOD SO AMAZING The two of you look great and the photos... wow I'd cry but I'm at work lol CONGRATULATIONS!

August 20, 2009 - 8:57 am Sunny - Absolutely beautiful!! Every shot! You cant even tell how hot it was that day! Fantastic work!

August 20, 2009 - 8:05 am Mina - Thank you Silvana... for making our wedding day look beautiful. You are truly Amazing! We Love You! :)

August 20, 2009 - 7:39 am Cindy - Love it. Love you. As always.

August 20, 2009 - 7:18 am Caroline - WOW!... and "WOW!" I absolutely LOVE THE PICTURES!!!! DEF: WEDDING OF THE YEAR!

August 20, 2009 - 6:43 am Gabrielle - absolutely stunning...

August 20, 2009 - 6:20 am Jen - gorgeous pictures!

August 20, 2009 - 6:08 am Sunwoo Kim - Mina!! ur sooo hot! the pics are sooo good! I love the one on the stairs!!

August 19, 2009 - 8:44 pm Clint - You know what? No matter what anyone says, it was you who made all these pictures look gorgeous, not the photographer. No offense, Sylvana.

August 19, 2009 - 8:41 pm hyung - so talented silvana! thanks so much!

August 19, 2009 - 8:40 pm Ryan - These pictures are absolutely breathtaking...a portrait of the beauty that took place that day.

August 19, 2009 - 8:39 pm Judy - simply breathtaking. I love the first photo with all the groomsmen!

August 19, 2009 - 8:34 pm Roy - wow these photos are incredible! congrats again Mina and Hyung!

August 19, 2009 - 8:34 pm Lisa - They're so beautiful Hyung & Mina!!! Sylvana you're amazing!!

August 19, 2009 - 8:33 pm Eddie - Tightie Whities!!! haha Beautiful you two :)

August 19, 2009 - 8:27 pm Sonia - AMAZING pictures! mina you are so friggen hot..that's what was making hyung sweat! especially that leg shot....scandalouss! =) love it! <3 Congrats again you two!

Jodi + Mark - {Married!}

What a great time we had photographing this amazing couple.  Jodi is such a sweet, compassionate girl, and you will see so much empathy in her face in many of the photos.  Mark was excited to see his bride.  And all throughout the ceremony they would look at each other and give little glances and giggle like little school kids.  Adorable.  So let’s take a peek into their day……

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Jodi + Mark……..you truly are so meant to be together.  Thank-you for trusting us with such a special day……..blessings to you both!

Silvana

XOXO

August 17, 2009 - 9:16 pm susan stripling - you're outstanding!

August 14, 2009 - 3:58 pm saret - hey you guys, you both look incredible.......I can't believe how amazing your photos. I am very sorry that I was not able to come.... I hope to catch with you soon. lots of love saret

August 14, 2009 - 10:57 am Tanya - Great photos! We had such a great time and you guys looked fantastic and the photographer definitely captured great moments.

August 14, 2009 - 9:07 am Jim + Ingrid Beahm - Congratulations Jodi and Mark----great pictures

August 13, 2009 - 10:52 am Laura Johnson - Mark and Jodi, These are the most beautiful and creative wedding pictures I have ever seen. You both are gorgeous!!!!

August 13, 2009 - 10:24 am Noreen Klassen - You are the most perfect couple that I have ever seen. Your love just shines in every picture. Leave your day jobs and get to a modeling agency. Your wedding was the best ever. I am so glad we could be there to celebrate with you both. Mark your family is fantastic and we couldn't have been luckier than to get you into our family. Love you both. Hope Hawaii was great. Love Auntie Noreen

August 13, 2009 - 6:35 am Bob - Spectacular photos,one of Jodi holding the mic with Mark looking on my favorite.

August 12, 2009 - 8:07 am Del & Linda Koch - What excellent photography or what??? Of course, look at the subjects of whom they had to take the pictures!!! Jodi and Mark, your memories will never get any better than this Sure would like to meet Mark...hopefully this summer or fall yet possibly?? Been a long time since I have seen you in person as well!! Needless to say you two have made your parents really proud as punch....we see your parents on a very regular basis and I can assure you they were some "Hipped up" about your big day... Congratulations to you both and hopefully we can see you two in the very near future. Del& Linda Koch Estevan, Sk.

August 12, 2009 - 6:40 am Diane (www.sagephoto.com) - I came across your work and wanted to write and tell you how beautiful it is. I enjoyed looking at your photographs on your website and blog. WOW!

August 11, 2009 - 10:25 pm John - I can't beleave you can make all these people look so glamerous just with the skill of your experiance..Great work.

August 11, 2009 - 7:41 pm Terra - Amazing photos of an amazing couple. Kudos to Silvana.

August 10, 2009 - 8:18 pm Dad - The most professional looking photos I've seen in a long time...Yea Silvana, Yea Nikon.....

August 10, 2009 - 8:07 pm Don & Olga - Hi Mark and Jodi, and congrats on your beautiful wedding. You are a handsome couple for sure and we wish you all the best in life with good health. We are very sorry that we couldn't make it to your wedding, as we both suffer from arthritis and I can only walk about 100 feet at a time and then I have to rest for a few minutes. We were afraid that there may be long walks at the airport and to the hotel With luggage or to the church etc, which we couldn't handle. I dont walk too well since I broke my hip either. We both turned 70 this year, so we wont be going too far. We want to get to Estevan this summer to visit John and Brenda and baba. We havent seen her in three years I think. What a shame HUH?? Love your pics but can't access your wedding video for some reason. Facebook drives me nuts LOL Well, must say bye for now Mark and Jodi All our love and good fortune to both of you. Don and Olga

August 10, 2009 - 7:59 pm Sherry and Jason - Wonderfully captured pictures, they show what a beautiful and special couple you really are.

August 10, 2009 - 6:23 pm Mom - Amazing..I love the photos that were caught in the moment..another tear in my eye..

August 10, 2009 - 3:04 pm Laura - You guys could be models...what fantastic photos!! Awesome job...

August 10, 2009 - 12:57 pm Corey - Wow! Incredible pictures! Looks like you had a splendid day! Congratulations!

August 10, 2009 - 12:22 pm Terra & Shane - Absolutely Stunning! Couldn't be more perfect!

August 10, 2009 - 8:03 am Ralph Heinze - Wow! Wow! Wow! You never cease to amaze and inspire. Beautifully redered and artfully created. It is always a pleasure to visit your site. With kind regards, Ralph

August 9, 2009 - 8:35 pm Leanne - Great photos! you're both absolutely glowing. what perfect moments from a wonderful day. i can't wait to see more! love you guys!

August 9, 2009 - 8:13 pm Michelle - Beautiful pics! All of the stops we made on the bus make so much more sense now that we see the final product. You both look amazing. Can't wait to see the rest of them.

August 9, 2009 - 7:09 pm Alyshia - WOW what FABULOUS pictures Mark and Jodi :) So glad we came out for the big day as if was wonderful to be part of it

August 9, 2009 - 2:10 pm Kyla - Beautiful! So glad we made it to your day, and so glad to see some awesome pictures from it! Congrats again you two!!

August 9, 2009 - 1:55 pm Jodi + Mark - Aloha Silvana, We just had a chance to look at our pics! We have received many positive text messages from friends and family. The moments you have captured are amazing! We are absolutely thrilled at the results and we are looking forward to seeing the final collection. Jodi and Mark

August 8, 2009 - 10:04 am Erron - Shows that you enjoyed it! Amazing photos! :D

August 7, 2009 - 2:21 pm Natasha - Love the from the top down shot! Breathtaking!!!

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