I am A very busy mom and businessowner, who has recently discovered a passion for photography.

I love to take pictures,.....but I really love to stay up all hours of the night "photoshopping"...(Is that a word???).I have only been doing this for 2 years now, and I am self taught....Anyone wanting to learn should join the Photoshop Support Group. This group is the reason I have learned PS so quickly..... Thanks to the Gator!

 

I do many shoots of people other then myself, and the only reason I started taking self portraits, was because I was always an available model.

.Most of my selfies are done because I am learning a new technique in photoshop and I want to see it put into action, but some are strictly for the hell of it!!

 

Many of my contacts say my self portraits look VERY different from each other, a few call me a " shape shifter " of sorts....

 

I went to school on scholarship for music Theater....I played many roles and dressed up portraying different characters.

I bring my love of the theater to my flickr stream and I hope you find amusement, and entertainment in these many different characters...

 

I would like to thank, the contacts and friends I've met over these years for their help and support. You have been wonderful and I strive to be better because of you!!!

 

My best friend on flikr is a Chick

   

water

 

Daneli. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr

    

Child Portraiture: Daneli Photography

 

Staffordshire Bull Terriers: Crackerstaffs

 

Weddings, Engagements, and Specialty Photography: Sugarbelle

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Dana is one of the best selfportraiter in Flickr. She mastered with imagination artistic selfportraiture in surreal and fantasist way, creating always a theatrical atmosphere that keep you waiting for her inspiring ideas. I like her vivid colors as well as her nicely tune of B&W. She can as well sing with talent and an… Read more

Dana is one of the best selfportraiter in Flickr. She mastered with imagination artistic selfportraiture in surreal and fantasist way, creating always a theatrical atmosphere that keep you waiting for her inspiring ideas. I like her vivid colors as well as her nicely tune of B&W. She can as well sing with talent and answer back with a great sense of witt and humor to your comment. She is a very talented person who seem to be very happy in life ... Thanks Dana for this "joie de vivre"...

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February 21, 2009
vincent says:

Dana, simply put iz one of da best Artists on flickr. Her use of light, textures and herself r truly Remarkable. One of my Fav Photographers, my Friend Daneli.

January 17, 2009

In my opinion, Dana is the most creative and uniquely talented portrait artist in all the world. She's also exceptionally intelligent, witty and over-the-top beautiful. If I were younger, and she lived closer and wasn't married and didn't snore, I'd propose marriage to her in a New York minute.

November 20, 2008
Rita M. says:

Dana has character, it is very good and beautiful. I like as it uses the lights and the colors. She's original. Formidable. I adore You!

February 11, 2008

Dana’s art work here on Flickr is priceless. She continues to astonish us all with images that come from the heart, soul, and her endless imagination. To give full disclosure on her art and what it means to me...I would like to tell you that I always look for her images first, second, or third when I see my contac… Read more

Dana’s art work here on Flickr is priceless. She continues to astonish us all with images that come from the heart, soul, and her endless imagination. To give full disclosure on her art and what it means to me...I would like to tell you that I always look for her images first, second, or third when I see my contact pane. It's has more to do with her talent than anything else--and yes the cream rises to the top :)) (I have about 4 to 5 standout photographic artists from Flickr I always search for first). There’s good reason for her being on the top of my searches—her images have a natural and unimpeded style that I truly treasure. We see images from her that just sparkle and have a transcendent magical quality to them. There’s a lot of work to digest in her portfolio, but these images she produces come out polished and very professionally done. Furthermore, she is very diverse, versatile and multi-faceted in her portfolio. It appears that we see something new and unique in her new postings. I like that. That keeps things interesting for the audience and it also gives full credibility that this is a very serious and highly creative thinking artist. One of the great talents that Dana has is that she has a wonderful and very deep vocabulary of shots. What she does with the camera is incredibly sophisticated and her direction of knowing where to put the camera at all times can never quite appear to be second guessed. You never see a camera place in a arbitrary position. She will shoot low, high, dutch, close up, MCU, long shots, etc. I love the feeling that you are being manipulated by an artist. That is, the artist is taking you on an adventure of his or her own inner creative and deep imaginations. To further that note, Dana will tell stories in her photos. They have something to say more often times than not and we really get to have a chance to have our imagination’s run wild. She let's us ponder over something and think. Another attribute she gives us is her incredible use of colour and texture. There are some great artists here on Flickr who have mastered this crucial skill and I can honestly say with a great degree of sincereity that Dana is right up there with the best of them when producing images that have wonderful exotic texures and colours that not only blend well, but more importantly have a meaning in the image. I love when a photographer uses all her tools in her box and implements them according to plan. It appears that she does that because I don't see really any point and shoot style with her art. I truly believe that you are going to witness and experience something very special as you look at her art. I sure have.

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December 9, 2007

Dana never fails to amaze me with her wonderful work of art. It is really impressive to see how different her view on the world is... she creates her own wonderful world of imagination and that connected to an outstanding quality . It is a joy to visit her photo stream again and again !

August 8, 2007

Dana, is a sweet and busy mom and businessowner as well. But that doesn't say it all! She also an amazing good photographer. Her portfolio shows it all where she explores herself into her own made world. She is beautiful and put so much creativity in her work. I just wish I could have 10% of her creativity!!! She's one… Read more

Dana, is a sweet and busy mom and businessowner as well. But that doesn't say it all! She also an amazing good photographer. Her portfolio shows it all where she explores herself into her own made world. She is beautiful and put so much creativity in her work. I just wish I could have 10% of her creativity!!! She's one of my favourite flickr friend, always leaving feedback /comments. An adorable fun lady to have as contact. Daneli is my fave!

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June 19, 2007

It's a real joy to browse through your portfolio! Flickr is very average but your pictures are unique, continue to follow your own way, it's superbe with a rare elegance.

June 12, 2007

What can I say..this woman knows how to photograph..and she has such a lovely artistic way! Always like to check out her newest stuff...never get disapointed! A

May 18, 2007

Well I'm not sure what to say here apart from WOW, WOW, WOW. I can't believe I haven't written a testimonial before now. Dana's work is incredible, she's annoyingly creative, beautiful and very very taleneted and I'm jealous :-). Every time I see one of her pictures I think "damn how does she do that"! She's a … Read more

Well I'm not sure what to say here apart from WOW, WOW, WOW. I can't believe I haven't written a testimonial before now. Dana's work is incredible, she's annoyingly creative, beautiful and very very taleneted and I'm jealous :-). Every time I see one of her pictures I think "damn how does she do that"! She's a very supportive flickr friend who often visists your stream leaving supportive and constructive feedback/comments and I'm gald I came across her stream. If you don't add her as a contact now then your mad. This woman is fantastic with a camera and photoshop. I don't think I like you any more Dana hee hee!!!!!! (ooh ok I love ya really!)

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April 27, 2007