January 29, 2008

What a weekend!

So I'm back in NY after an incredible weekend in Santa Barbara at the Freedom House. I was able to meet some awesome photographers from all over the country and the man himself, DJ! :) for those of you who have not met him, he really is as genuine and cool as he seems online. And he really does say 'stoked' all the time! :) 

Here's some incredible pics of the whole weekend taken by my new friend Kenny Kim. I'll be posting some of my own from the weekend sometime in the next few days once I unwind and catch up on some sleep! 




January 27, 2008

Leaving SB

I'm about to head back to NY after spending one of the most inspiring weekends of my life. I'm so excited to share my experiences and continue on this path to create freedom in my life. Here's another set of pics that Kenny Kim took. I'll be posting more once I get to NY. I gota take a red eye tonight, FUN!

January 26, 2008

Freedom & Slumber last night....

I am so fortunate to be able to spend a weekend with one of the best wedding photographers in the world, DJ. Last night we kicked off this Freedom and Slumber weekend with a party with a bunch of local photographers and another set of photographers from all the country.

Here's a few pics that another awesome photographer, Kenny Kim took:


January 21, 2008

Can you believe it!?!?!

We're going to the superbowl!!! YEEEEAAAAA!!!!

January 20, 2008

D3...It just ROCKS!!!

So I finally got my hands on the new Nikon D3 today! 

I had been on a waiting list at Bergen County Camera for almost 4 months when I finally got my call this week to come pick it up! The excitement was like being a kid at christmas! 

Conveniently enough there were some Nyack College basketball games this evening hat I was able to test it out at. 

All the pictures below were taken at 2.8f, 500 shutter, and 6400 iso!! 

This camera is amazing, auto-focus is lighting fast, 9 frames per second and the lighting, well you can see it for yourself here! no flash or strobes! 

Can't wait to get more pictures with this baby! 





January 14, 2008

what I saw...

So I've been back in NY for a few days now (5 to be exact) and I have been processing what has been a pretty eventful christmas break for our whole family. We had our first nephew, grandson, baby boy join our family and I am still in disbelief that a little dude like that is part of my family!

Here's the last few photos I took the sunday I had to head back to Charlotte, then on to NY.

Para que no se olviden que es Ecuatoriano!!!!! VIVA ECUADOR!!!!
Big brother Jeremiah loves his new roommate!
My favorite picture of my 'baby' sister and her son...
"I love you this much papi!"
The beautiful, happy and excited family...

On the plane ride back to NY I couldn't help but think and come to some awesome realizations that have touched me deeply...

1. My baby sister has a son!!!! What the heck!! That still doesn't fit in my little big brother brain!

2. Josh and Valeria love each other so much. Josh loves on her so much and I saw much evidence of that and I am so happy for my sister and proud to be Josh's brother in law.

3. Josh and Valeria have incredibly supportive and loving friends and family around them. Their pastor was with them pretty much the whole time in the hospital, willing to help whenever possible. Josh W was also there for many hours helping and supporting his friends. All 4 grandparents made the long trip from the wonderful state of North Carolina to see their first grandson and love him so much.

All in all I was floored by the grace that God has flooded our family and specially Josh and Valeria these past few weeks. I miss my little dude so much! I have to get back there soon.....


January 5, 2008

JJ's home!!

After 6 days at the hospital, Josh, Valeria and Jota Jota are finally home!!

This is the wing where Valeria, Josh and JJ made home for 6 days...Ready to meet the outside world...
One last walk down the hospital hallways...
I don't think they'll miss this place (nice people and all) :)
JJ's first elevator ride..ooooooo so exciting!
Happy to be going home!
Papa Josh carrying the little man to the car...
All strapped in, first ride in a car (Honda Accord- ridin' in style!)
So Happy to be home!!!
JJ entering his first home where he will be for a few weeks before he sees the outside world again...
Abuelita introducing Jota Jota to his cozy room...
Tia Natalia welcoming him home...

January 4, 2008

Good Night Y'all!

Amor de Tio

El tio Andres tambien le quiere!Armamos un buen duo!
Llorar y llorar! llorar y llorar!
Que rico este guagua!
I love this kid! We're gona have lots of fun!! :)

Amor de Tia

La tia Natalia le quiere mucho a su sobrino.


January 3, 2008

Last ones for today

This dude has some nice hair!
What a Stud!!
I don't think he likes the spike!
But it looks soooo cool!!
That's my finger! Buddies forever!!
You'll see more of this special guy tomorrow! Nite!

Eyes open!

This afternoon little Jota Jota opened his eyes. Not for the first time of course but for me!! :) Grandma Sheri kept saying that he can't see beyond 12 inches in front of him so I made sure I got real close so he gets to know me real well!