I am so excited to announce that earlier this year I was contacted by WPPI “The Wedding Photographers Association” 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 …
I’ve just returned from attending the WPPI “The Wedding Photographers Association” Convention in Las Vegas where I received 13 Awards of Excellence and 3rd Place International Award for my “American Gothic Chicken”. (special thanks to my couple Vanessa & Simon for willing to chase a chicken with me.) I am still in shock as this…
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Should I ever again require a wedding photographer ( not likely)
I would call you
You site is impressive to say the least
Not sure whether You remember me my email kind of gives me away I think
Best Wishes
(by the way from what I see and read you dont need luck you have already created your own ( kudos to you))
Hi Silvana!
Amazed by your talent!
Your work is very inspiring!
Thank you!!!
wow! u rock! congratulations…we should hang out at wppi next year.
Nope….no models here. All commisioned jobs. Thanks for the compliment though!
Did I meet you at WPPI?
Silvana ~
Amazing images, Just curious, I’m one of the many Photographers in WPPI who noticed that some of the couples looked like models. Are they Models or actual couples
AMAZING WORK SILVANA!!! You did our wedding years ago, and your work just keeps getting better and better!! Congratulations on your Awards! they are well deserved!! btw, i love your site.. who designed it for you?
Coolness! I always wonder where the good Canadian photographers are… 
Oh yay! Congratulations to you. Every accolade was well deserved. God continues to be glorified in your work.
Incredible. Sil, you’re awesome!
Silvana submitted 16 prints into the competition, and 13 or so hung with other world class photographers.
Hung: prints that were scored over 80 (pretty hard to do) hung in a room where everyone could see some of the best photos in the world.
Congratulations Silvana!!!! I am so happy for you. Your selections are all fantastic! But I love ALL of your work. The chicken was definitely worth it… and the crazy drive to get there too
Congratulations Silvana … most definitely well deserved on all the images. Gorgeous images and fabulous processing.
Woo hoo!!!! Congratulations. As soon as you suggested that we grab a chicken, I knew that you were onto something (I thought, “this is why I hired this woman! She’s fun and she takes risks!”). We love this photo so much and so do all of our friends and family.
I love this photo because it is so tongue and cheek, so funny, yet sincere (if that makes sense). We live in Manhattan, yet we have this photo of us on a farm, holding a chicken and pitchfork. The fancy clothes contrast beautifully with the theme of the humble husband and wife. Plus you make us look great.
Congratulations again!
What can I say Sil? I’m honoured and blessed in two ways, I have the same Lord in my life, and He has givin you to me as my friend….as always your work amazes me.
David
Juliet..Yes, I remember you from Texas! I absolutely “adore” your work. I wish I had talked to you at WPPI (next year for sure!)
Daisy..thanks for your comment! I’m always so particular about my music, so that’s good to hear.
Glendon..you won’t have a choice…your coming with me next year for sure!
Christopher..thanks, your so sweet. Yes, all honor goes to the Lord. I’d be nothing without Him!
Congratulations, Sil 
That’s truly an amazing honour and privilege that the Lord decided to plop onto your lap
SWEEEEEEEEEEEET!!! Congrats Sil!!! hahaha and i’m glad to have you back home. This just re-emphasizes what a privilege to be working with ya. May our Lord continue to do amazing things through you.
That’s it, next year you’re taking me with you okay?!?!
WOW! – your images are breathtaking! Watching the video of wining images + beautiful music, sent a chill down my spine. Congratulations!
Congratulations! I love that image you took in Texas of the homeless man and the story you shared about it. I actually saw you at Jared’s talk at WPPI, but I had to leave fast to meet my sister and didn’t see you afterwards. I’m so happy you won! You totally deserve it. The images are amazing!
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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
Chelsea Patricia - O M G !
Now I REALLY, REALLY need to go to Vegas!
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
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!
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!
Carina - Amazing…Congratulations!! Well deserved. I’m forever impressed by your work!
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.
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!!!
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
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!!!!