I saw my daddy off once again on Sunday. I cried all the way back from the Airport. It will be 6 months before I get to see him again, and I’m going to miss him so much. I took this short video clip of him playing his favorite song on the harmonica just before…
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I would sit on the tip of this point and be in awe taking in the marvelous sunsets. I would always set a plate for my little friend. (Click on the video to see his brief appearance) Leaping Lizards! I had to bring the sunset home with me…..sit back, relax and enjoy!
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June 24, 2011 - 11:12 am
I have also read this a few times now and just love this post. Thank you for always being so real Silvana to the point of vulnerability. You are so brave, so wonderful and so Godly. It is a true blessing to know you.
June 18, 2011 - 10:50 pm
Silvana. I have read this post numerous times now. I feel so incredibly blessed to know you. You are an inspiration to us all. xo
June 15, 2011 - 12:54 pm
Hi Silvana,
What a great blog! You inspire me…
Your words, your images and just how real you are. Thank you!
I would really like to meet you one day.. and when my ‘special’ day comes – I wish and dream that you can take my pictures….lol (even though I haven’t met you yet).
Veronica
June 15, 2011 - 12:37 am
This is my first glance at your work and it is fantastic!
Three things I love:
1)You love the Lord
2)You have an incredible eye
3)You give back!
I have book marked your blog and I hope to attend a workshop/bump into you someday.
Wow.
June 13, 2011 - 9:45 pm
A truly beautiful post Silvana. I felt like you could read my mind, I am glad that you found have peace and tranquility.For body and soul you have owed it to yourself. Thanks for your pointers leading me into reaching further and to be honest with oneself. It is vital to have deep faith, for we are small and be thankful to this precious life we were given.
“Trust God: See all nor be afraid.”
iPhone4 nice go girl!
June 13, 2011 - 5:57 pm
Silvana, I spoke with you for a Rangefinder article some years ago, and you inspired me to follow my dream. I have a studio now and it’s growing so fast I feel like I can’t keep up. This was the most timely post. Thank you for reminding me that I need to keep my focus on what’s really important. You are a true inspiration. God bless!
June 13, 2011 - 12:11 pm
This couldn’t have been any more timely. Thank you for sharing!! As always – stunning images.
June 13, 2011 - 10:20 am
Thank you for your encouraging words. What a great reminder! We need to sit at the feet of Jesus and keep our eyes on Him and the cross and what He has done for us on that cross. Without Him, there is no hope! But with Him and the forgiveness of our sins, there is such joy 
The most important thing in life is what we do with Jesus…Is He our Savior and Lord? Thanks again for your words of encouragement and for your beautiful talent that the Lord has given to you with your gift of photography. It is a blessing to many of us
June 13, 2011 - 9:52 am
Awe, Silvana what a fabulous moment for you to share. I understand this and struggle with balancing my life as well and taking the time to appreciate God’s creations. It is so humbling to recognize this and I wish you all the best!
June 12, 2011 - 12:31 am
Love your work and your heart. I appreciate your honesty–what a needed reminder.
June 11, 2011 - 11:49 pm
I love your boldness. Thank you so much for sharing, this is a much needed reminder to keep focus on whats important. I have a little baby girl on the way and this is a much needed reminder to make sure I have my family and I focused towards Jesus. Thanks!
June 11, 2011 - 6:29 pm
Silvana,
You are such a gem. If it was that amazing for you to spend time close to Jesus – imagine how HE treasured it!!!! That’s ALL he wants from us. This brings renewed meaning to the bible verse ” do not conform to this world….” such amazing truth. I am very inspired by this. I also feel as though I am coming up from the darkness, and that’s okay because trials bring us closer to our King!!!! Way to be bold …may HE bless you greatly this year as you are bringing him such GLORY!!! xoxox
June 11, 2011 - 1:52 pm
Beautiful Silvana, just beautiful. Your words are inspiring and your pictures are as well (like always!)…God Bless! xo
June 11, 2011 - 1:08 pm
Silvana,
Thank you so much for your honestly and vulnerability. So refreshing. I, too, find myself with head spinning and eyes glazing in front of the computer. And I only do photography part time at this point.
Extended times with God, for me, have been the single most important practice in my relationship with Him. It is during these times, that my insides slow down enough to remember who He truly is, His love for me, and – perspective seems to always show up in at least one area of my life.
In our work with Christian leaders, extended times with God are one of the experiences that they treasure the most. In this hurried culture – quiet, solitude, listening – these are lost arts. We try to help others (and ourselves) remember to pull away and listen to Him.
Thank you again for sharing. Your story encouraged me personally. Thank you.
June 11, 2011 - 8:28 am
I’m so happy for you Silvana and I know how much you really needed this vacation. We all need to refresh. In our need to be a success and do well in our business, we forget that we that we need space to also breathe!
June 10, 2011 - 10:07 pm
Silvana! What a beautiful expression of Gods love. Such a wake up call!
I think that everyone feels that emptiness that you spoke of from time to time. The only way to find fulfillment is to put down the laptop and open yourself up to God. I’m so glad you could find so much clarity and peace by taking this trip. You can tell that God was really there with you in the spirit of that little bird and with the beauty of the landscapes taken with nothing more than an iphone… Much love to you
June 10, 2011 - 9:40 pm
Wow – amazing images as usual, and congratulations on having such a peaceful and cleansing vacation1 Thank you for sharing…
June 10, 2011 - 7:47 pm
wow. the photos are an added bonus this time, but i love how transparent you are on a personal level with your devotions. someone reading this will truly be blessed because of it.
June 10, 2011 - 6:34 pm
Thank you so much for writing that Sil. Both sherry and I have been going through some of the same struggles and this message really hit a good note. Thank you. And glad to hear you are getting close to Christ again.
June 10, 2011 - 4:52 pm
AMEN!!! I, too, came to this almost a year ago… I was so focused on my photography and caught up in the worldliness of it that I forgot Who should be first in my life.. And the more caught up in my photography I got, the more frustrated and unhappy I became. And then, I too, realized I was missing my daily time with God and shoving Him out of my life and putting photography in His place. Not to mention my family time was suffering and my little boy was missing his mom. I since have quit doing photography as a “business” and I just do some for me for fun and I’ve never been happier! I feel like that is where God wants me and that He and my family are supposed to be my priority right now. So, thank you for your words……. it’s very comforting to know that I’m not the only one who has felt this way. And it’s so good to hear others share as a reminder of how God works in our lives for His good and that He should always be most important in our lives! Okay – off to read my Bible now!! -Kelly
June 10, 2011 - 4:40 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this. I’m typing through tears right now. I’m jealous of your trip. I too need so badly to put this laptop down and open my Bible. I have followed your blog because I was a fan of your gift, I now will look forward to any personal messages as well since I see you are a sister in Christ and a testimony to what faith in Him can do. Your words are a reminder and an encouragement to me.
Again…thank you.
June 10, 2011 - 4:07 pm
Wow what a risky, bold statement to a society obsessed with success and consumption. I also loved the pics.. I have thousands of dollars worth of equipment and would love to be able to get pictures as beautiful as these. Very well done.
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Jasmine Ianiero - These videos are simply AMAZING…….
stacy k - Wow – I don’t even know you, but the surprise video made me cry! I love your work.
Roshel - Your dad is really somethin’ special.
Julia - Wow.. way to make me cry! I’m such a daddy’s girl and watching your dad smile from ear to ear because you were there was so touching.. I love it!!!
Amanda - Silvana, I don’t think I could get through watching the 2nd and 3rd video, the first one has me in tears! If you filmed and edited that clip you should add cinematographer to your services