Campus Rail Jam Tour '09

Seriously, I worked today. A little. Luckily, I had an awesome break shooting Campus Rail Jam Tour '09, an amateur snowboard scene.

Baseball: Stanfield @ Royals

I forced myself to shoot some sports again during my recovery process. It was the 2A State Quarter Final; Stanfield at PCS Royals. It was tight at 4-4 until the 5th inning, but then a serial run and a home run gave the host a 14-4 win in the hot 92F sunny day!
Shooting from one spot with one lens (300mm f/4)...

The home run that practically ended the game.

Hannah First 48

On May 7, 2009, my friends Chris and Jaclyn were blessed with their first born, Hannah Chrislyn Sabandar. We tried to document Hannah's birth and her first 48 hours, but after waiting for 12 hours, she came out late night while I wasn't around.
She was born 7.15 pounds and 20.5 inches at St. Vincent. I came back the next day though. A cute yet strong baby girl :) Chris said she will play soccer for UP as she'd been kicking hard in the womb. Congrats Chris & Jaclyn!

Day 1

Waiting in pain.

Up and down.

The best a man could do.

Day 2

Can't wait to do her portraiture next month or so!

Compassion Montavilla

Last Saturday morning I volunteered a couple hours at the Compassion Montavilla. Doctors, nurses, chiropractors, dentists, and others from churches in the neighborhood, young and old, worked together to give back to the community. It was much needed as I saw many people took the advantage on the free medical services.

An inspiring volunteer.