ORCHIDS IN SANTA BARBARA.....

Gary and Pierre were enchanted by the luscious orchids at the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate... learn more here.... www.sborchid.com

Here are more of our magical images of flowers that seem from another planet....

Solvang Wineries in December.....


The Silvas wine tasted their way through Solvang during the beautiful month of December. Visiting the wineries after the major storm that came through California brought color and beauty to the vines. We highly recommend wandering through the Danish town during the Christmas season. Be sure to visit the open air theatre for the Christmas Pagent play that is free to all and the live singing floats through the town as you wander among the city of white lights!

Ventana Magazine - December 2009

Gary and Pierre were celebrity photographers for Ventana Magazine, once again, at the private party of painter, Darlene Graeser. Friends and family all dressed for the "flower" theme set by Darlene and her husband, John. Read more....

See more of Darlene's paintings at her website:

darlenegraeser.com

PRIME RESTAURANT, VENTANA, DECEMBER 2008

In the December Ventana Magazine, The Silvas photographed Prime Restaurant in Downtown Ventura.

Owner, Jan, has made a landmark restuarant featuring fine prime rib and exquisite cocktails. Read the full article...http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=331&IssueNum=31

Thanksgiving Splendor!

Thanksgiving is a time for family and being thankful for the simple things in life... health, happiness and having those you love around you. Our extended family includes those who live in Palm Springs. About 5 years ago the ritual of Thanksgiving moved to the desert. This year was especially wonderful as we experienced the desert during the rain storm that hit California the week of Thanksgiving. The morning of Thanksgiving it rained in earnest and then it cleared and we were treated to the visual splendor of stunning blue skies and luminous clouds. The Silvas share their well wishes to you and your loved ones during this holiday season!

Ventana Monthly - November 2008

Silva and Silva Photography supplies another cover for Ventana Monthly. Local painter/photographer Donna Granata is featured in this month's cover story.


Also appearing in this issue's "Nesting" section are our photos of Ken and Charlie Kipps amazing Ventura home. Read the full story here.

Ventana Monthly - September 2008

Cathleen Smith is a local Color Specialist and she's on the cover of this month's Ventana Monthly. Silva and Silva Photography shot the photos for the cover above and the feature story. See more photos and read the story here.

"A Taste of the Arts" Fundraiser - September 13, 2008

On Saturday, September 13, 2008, the Bell Arts Factory (home of Silva and Silva's studio) is holding "A Taste of the Arts," a fund-raising event aimed to benefit BAF's free youth arts & culture classes, and community events.

The event runs from 3:00 to 9:00 pm and will feature live music by Conjunto Zacamandu and The Convertibles, a dance demonstration by "Ballet Folklorico - Bell Arts", open art studios and food provided by a variety of Downtown Ventura restaurants, including Aloha Steakhouse, Savory Cafe & Bakery, Cajun Kitchen Cafe, Anacapa Brewery, Nature's Grill and Crowne Plaza.

Tickets are $10 each with all the proceeds going to benefit the Bell Arts Factory non-profit organization. Stop by, tour the studios, sample some great food and help support BAF's youth arts programs.

More information about the fundraiser can be found at: http://bellartsfactory.org/special_events_baf_fundraiser.html

"A Taste of the Arts"
Bell Arts Factory
432 N. Ventura Ave.
Ventura, CA 93001

Ventana Monthly - June 2008

Our second cover for the month of June and it's still the first week of the month!
The feature in this month's issue of Ventana Monthly is on David DeCandia, a local "Tea Guru" and the sole tea buyer and developer for the entire Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf worldwide chain (wow!). Read the full story here.

Broughton Quarterly - Summer 2008

Silva and Silva appears in the Summer issue of Broughton Quarterly.

In addition to the cover, we supplied editorial photos for the "Notes" shopping section and "One Man's Castle," a story on Nitt Witt Ridge--an amazing and eccentric house built from recycled and found objects. Nitt Witt Ridge is in Cambria, CA. If you're ever in the area, be sure to stop by for a visit. Read the story and see more photos here.

The nice folks at Broughton also gave us a small feature in the contributors section--very much appreciated!

"Imagine...A Night of Compassion"

On Saturday, March 1, 2008, Silva and Silva Photography were proud to be the official photographers as the National Charity League Juniors of Ventura held their annual fundraiser.

Titled "Imagine...A Night of Compassion," the event was held in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley and included an amazing dinner, live performance by The Fab Four and silent and live auctions.

All the proceeds from the event went to benefit the Children's Blood Disease and Cancer program at Ventura County Medical Center.

To view all the pictures from the evening, visit: http://www.imageevent.com/silvaandsilva/nationalcharityleague.

Ventana Monthly - March 2008

Silva and Silva Photography was proud to supply the cover and accompanying photos for the feature story in this month's Ventana Monthly. The story features local actor, writer and director Peter Fox. Peter's current production is “Acts of God,” which is appearing at the Ojai Theatre.

The Ojai Theatre is located at: 113 S. Montgomery St. in Ojai, CA. Call (805) 646-0117 for tickets and info.
"Acts of God" runs from March 21st until April 19th.

You can read the full story and see the rest of our photos here.

National Charity League Fundraiser

Silva and Silva Photography are pleased to donate their services to the National Charity League , Juniors of Ventura for their annual fundraiser.

Imagine...A Night of Compassion, will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008, in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA.

The event will include live entertainment, silent and live auctions and the Big Chance Raffle
(win a trip to Hawaii!)

All the proceeds from the event will benefit the Children's Blood Disease and Cancer program at Ventura County Medical Center.

For more information about the NCL Juniors, the fundraiser or the Big Chance Raffle visit: www.ncljuniorsvta.com


NCL "Imagine" and Big Chance artwork courtesy of Ionia Design Studio.