Music Artist

This is someone wise beyond his years. A fellow artist who loves to create and appreciates those who create and share any love for art. This was someone who started out as a client and became a very good friend of mine.

A couple of weeks ago I photographed Louis a.ka. Lou a.k.a Sylo a.k.a SY Stone. He is an up and coming Hip Hop artist who needed promotional photos for his website, myspace, etc. There are more shoots to come which Im very excited about, especially going into the recording studio. Here are some of my favorite shots from that day. To view more please visit and become a fan on Facebook.

I've heard some of his music and am psyched to hear the finished album due to come out late in June. I'm extremely proud of my friend and I can't wait to continue working with him.

AMADO

So awhile ago, but not so long ago, but once a upon a time ago, when there was some snow on the ground, I photographed Amado.

Amado is here visiting our planet earth. Along with his fun and quirky personality he brings us some great music that will make us smile and dance.

This of course is a character. A unique, different and out of this world kind of character. Photographing a character like Amado for his fun music was extremely enjoyable. I heard a cut of his song "kiss and tell" and I for sure was bouncing in my seat. I'm looking forward to hearing more of his music and working together with him again.

Here are just a few of my favorite shots and to view more silly photos check out my fanpage on Facebook.

Vaughan and Olivia

About two weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing two beautiful sisters. I had photographed Vaughan last year for the fashion line Kasachi. This time around I photographed both her and her gorgeous sister Olivia to help update their modeling portfolio.

It was a laid back shoot that was lots of fun. Both are so great and easy to work with. Both are stunning and extremely talented. Both are amazing violin players. I was lucky enough to hear them play.

Here are just a few of my favorite photographs from that day. To see some more check out the Maria Silva Photography fanpage on Facebook and become a fan.

I want to say thanks to both Olivia and Vaughan for a wonderful time and for the pretty music you played. Hope to work with you both again.

Hey Miki

This past weekend I had a photo shoot with the wonderful, cool and totally fun Miki. My theme for the photo shoot was music.

Just like me Music is very important to Miki. We had her iphone playing through out the session. What made me smile that day besides Miki's amazing character was her taste in music...it truly made my day and i'll explain why.

Anyone who knows me knows I have a brother. Now my brother, like Miki, is really cool, chill and silly when necessary. My brother was with me to assist on the shoot and was shocked to hear Mr. Bungle coming out of the speakers. Do you know who Mr. Bungle is? I didn't until my brother showed me years ago and we were both shocked to see that Miki was a big fan. Through out the entire session Carlos was singing along to all of Miki's music. Just like Carlos, Miki's tastes in music is very eclectic. I think I captured that in the photos.

Here is a slideshow I did of some of my favorite photos from that day (please excuse the brightness on some of the photos..something went weird exporting the slideshow)

Miki thank you for being so cool to work with! You made my brother smile and thats not easily done. Hope to work with you again in the future.

"oh miki your so fine, your so fine you blow my mind!"

Take a peek at Miki's blog

Become a fan of Maria Silva Photography on Facebook to see all the photos in the slideshow

Fran Healy of Travis

Earlier this year I was grateful to get a photo pass to photograph the band Travis at Webster Hall. Earlier this month I yet again had the opportunity to photograph the band performing at Joe's Pub in NYC. This show was a little more low key. It was an acoustic set with just the lead singer Fran Healy and the lead guitarist Andy Dunlop performing. It was real intimate night with great music and great stories.

Im a huge fan of the band and photographing them twice has just been so wonderful. Doing so made me feel like my idol Linda McCartney. Here are just a few of my favorite shots from that night.

Some of my other photographs I took of the band are on my site www.mariasilvaphoto.com under the chaos and creation gallery.

Here I also share with you the song and music video that made me fall in love with them. I love all of their music. Each song they record absolutely make my heart sing. I could go on and on and on about how much I love Travis, but I would be here forever. Instead I'll leave you to enjoy some photos and a great song.

Hawaiian McDoogle

So about two weeks ago I went and saw my cousin perform with his band out in Bethel, CT. It was a small venue packed with the bands energy and an excited audience. I had fun listening to the music and watching the performance. I will forever be a Jasper McDoogle fan!!