Hey, you beautiful being!

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My name is Daniele Lauren Bernal, my family & close friends call me Dani and you are more than welcome to as well.

 

I am 30 years young who is a wife to the most loving and devoted man, and a mama to two beautiful little girls who are without a doubt my rhyme and reason. We reside up here in the gorgeous mountains of Big Bear Lake, California. A place that I truly do not take for granted! I mean, how many people can say they live in a place where people go to vacation.. And plus, our eagles are world famous!

 

I am a very free spirit as well as a huge advocate for living a life that frees your soul and breaking away from the mainstream. I truly believe everyone here has gifts and a purpose worth exploring past just the basic need for survival. With that, I feel as if one of my gifts during this lifetime is being able to capture specific moments in time that just cannot be recreated. You know, those moments that feel like butterflies in your tummy, or a warm, deep hug from a loved one you have missed dearly.

A gift and passion I am so blessed to be able to share with others. It deeply humbles me when I am chosen to photograph a stranger's (then turned friend) precious memory to keep for years to pass.

 

To touch a little bit more on the free spirit aspect, I am really into all things witchy woo hoo and astrology. I am a Leo sun, Cancer moon, and Aries rising who loves the new moon over the full, wears crystals, reads tarot cards and can go on and on about any subject of the matter. I have honestly met some really rad people with the same interests after having read my about me! So don't be afraid to spark up some fun conversation during our time together :) I'm also a huge Disney lover who's love has been fully reignited after having my girls and needs to chill on the Disney trips lol!

 

Honestly though it may sound cliche, but photography has always been more than just a 'photograph'. It is quite literally freezing a moment in time, & that in itself is magic. I have always loved taking photos when I was younger but didn't actually start taking it seriously until the year of 2017 when family and friends continuously kept commenting on my "gift". Before then I had used it to cope & connect with my late Grandfather as he was into photography as well. I just didn't appreciate it as much until after he was gone.  He passed away July 11th, 2014. I (coincidentally) published this website on July 11th, 2018.. & I don't believe in coincidences.

 

Thank you for reading a little bit about myself! I hope you got just a little glimpse into who I am and feel like we will vibe together to create some magic!