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This blog was created to display my work as an artist and a photographer.
From the moment I first looked through the viewfinder, I've fallen more and more in love with the beauty you can create in touching the shutter and freezing that moment forever. I love photographing people, special moments, and once-in-a-lifetime events that will never replay themselves out of your mind again. Life is special and wonderful & I find there is no better way to contain it and make it last than through photographs.

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Daniella Kalinyuk
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April 13, 2011

Jennessa Grace 04.09.11

I photographed Jennessa back when she was a newborn in December of 2009. You can view a couple of shots here:
http://daniellakalinyuk.blogspot.com/2009/12/max-renata-jennessa.html
When her mom contacted me for another shoot, I happily awaited photographing her again...this time, she was walkin', talkin' (tryin' to, at least, haha!), and gigglin' almost the whole time :)
She was so full of expression and life, and SO smart!! It's crazy how fast some kids just "get it"!
I was shocked when she asked for my camera...she rubbed her belly in a circle (which I understand is the baby sign language for it), saying "Peease?" I really didn't believe it at first!
We took some shots with her favorite cartoon & stuffed animal, Minnie Mouse, some with her favorite blankie, and then, back at the house, a few with all of her favorite toys. I love how personal this session was because I feel that all the shots really express JENNESSA and who her character is at this early stage in her life. It was fun & funny...I enjoyed every minute of it!
Thank you, Yurtsan family...it was really a pleasure!!