It really amazes me how everyone’s life is so unique. Different jobs…different cultures…different upbringings…different struggles…different hurts and different joys. But I believe we all share something in common, that is, God has breathed life into each one of us, and has a purpose and plan for all of us….no matter how small we think we…
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What a week! I planned a surprise visit to my father who has been living in the Dominican Republic for 10 years now. I decided to just “show up” in front of his home. Needless to say….he was shocked! I challenged myself not to take any photos on this trip…..so I shot video instead! It…
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May 9, 2008 - 9:47 pm
ah, my home country, i am officially in love with your eye-albeit video or film, amazing.
April 29, 2008 - 7:59 pm
Your videos are amazing!! I went on a mission trip to Dominican Republic in 1999, and we flew into the airport at Puerto Plata. Brings back memories. Thank you for making such beautiful videos! I love the music on the second one.
March 29, 2008 - 10:05 am
Hi Ray! Good to hear from you! (still love what you did with Priscilla + Jesse’s wedding video). Awesome work! I’m totally up for getting together and chatting about our passions…..anytime!
Silvana ~
March 28, 2008 - 12:10 pm
Fantastic work… what did you use to shoot and edit the video with?
Perhaps you and I need to have a coffee and have photo/video geek-talk!!
March 20, 2008 - 11:24 pm
I’ve seen many of your images while working in the lab and knew you are by far the most talented photographer around but then this video? Oh man, this really gave me the goose bumps…smile on your dad was incredible. I wish I can see my dad smile again…he passed away 3years ago, so reminds me how precious these moments are.
March 9, 2008 - 9:08 am
You are truly incredible, obviously you are very talented and you put so much hard work into your craft…however, what makes you so amazing is how you are able to give so much joy and happiness to those around you…I can’t even begin to imagine the happiness you have brought your dear father, I know that he will cherish this forever…and thank you for sharing this very private and personal moment with the rest of us…your vision in making the video is so well done, also good music selection…you are a true blessing in this world, you are the catalyst that makes us all want to be better people in our everyday lives…from the bottom of my heart…Thank you…
March 8, 2008 - 7:25 pm
Patrick….is this “the” Patrick? (my favorite videographer ever!) Thank-u! Coming from you I take that as a real compliment
Sam….your so sweet. I am also a fan of your work. Hope to see you again soon.
Glendon…you have more energy than I do!…keeping up won’t be a problem 
) And yes….i love the snow!! It’s never enough!
March 8, 2008 - 5:36 pm
(not sure if my previous post will show up) but in case…
I…i… i don’t even know what to say Sil.. you continue to blow me away, and raising the bar… I hope i can keep up with ya.
Glad you’re back… God seems to know what you like and gave you a good snowstorm to welcome you home.
March 8, 2008 - 1:41 pm
Stunning work Silvana! Just AWESOME!!! I am huge admirer of your photography and now video, fantastic job. I hope you had an amazing time on your trip and shared lots of great moments with your father. Congrats on a beautiful video especially for your first go at it.
March 8, 2008 - 9:07 am
Amazing work Silvana. Being a huge fan of your photo work I would expect such strong composition in your video work- but you went much further with your colors and storytelling and really blew this one away. Awesome stuff.
Patrick
March 8, 2008 - 6:10 am
Shipra & Cyndal….thanks for your kind words…it really means alot. It feels great to know that emotions are stirred up in my viewers, as it was in me at the time of shooting. It makes it all worth while!
Silvana ~
March 7, 2008 - 7:21 pm
Wow Silvana…just wow! You can definately tell you absolutely love what you do and have a huge appreciation for the world around you. Your eye for detail and beauty is incredible. For your first time with a video camera you’ve blown me away…it looks like you’ve been doing it for years. Amazing, just amazing!
March 7, 2008 - 7:09 pm
Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!! I have tears in my eyes and a big goofy grin on my face. I loved the ‘suprise’ video. What a wonderful, wonderful gift of creativity and art you have. Not only are you an exceptional photographyer, you’re a pretty darn awesome videographer too. I’m so happy for you and your Dad!
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kelligee@gmail.com - WOW. That was beautiful. Wonderful job!
Gosia Lentino - My Dear Silvana,
Your pictures, your videos and your thoughts are always so moving to me! Thank you for being a part of my life and for reminding me about all of the things that I should be thankful for in this world.
You are a kindred spirit!
Hugs,
Gosia
nmkjr - Silvana,
You have a God given gift and talent that makes you the hands down, absolute BEST at what you do! And that best is such a blessing to others.
It should really evolve into Impulse Photography and Video. You’re a natural and it’s amazing.
Thanks for being apart of our special day and capturing some of the greatest memories of our lives. We will cherish them forever.
Nick and Anna
Leila - Hi Silvana, my name is Leila Dali and I’m a beginner photographer. Thank you for your pictures and especially for giving credit to God for blessing you in this occupation. I’m also a believer and I feel like God will bless me in this occupation as well. It’s just SO HARD to figure everything out! Contracts, websites, lenses, editing, proofing, etc. etc. etc.!! Was it hard for you to get started as well? I’d love to hear back from you. You can click on my name and I think it’ll lead you to my complete profile and you can see my blogs. http://www.shelahphotography.blogspot.com is my photography site.
Anyway, didn’t mean to type so much. Blessings to you Silvana! Looking forward to hearing back from you.
stephen sager - Sylvana – that was beautiful!
Anonymous - These images stir so much emotion and feeling…You have taken me to a place filled with so much poverty and hardship, and yet you have captured so much joy and happiness…you force us to re-evaluate our own lives and we reach the conclusion that our lives are filled with so many material things, and in many instances our hearts are empty…you are so very talented and your eyes see the beauty of this world where many of us would only see depair…Thank you for sharing your vision…I am so moved by these images that you have captured…also the cinemetography, composition, music selection, etc…are soooo good…thank you for sharing…
Nans - This could be just one of many things you could do, if you ever wanted to leave the wedding business. i can’t believe the the gifts and talents God has blessed you with. you always manage to bring that tear to my eye.