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GoPro Goes Hard

Recently, SJF went to Vegas for a birthday and Interbike. If you read this blog, then you have seen that post. Going further into Interbike, GoPro had a booth there. I didn't get a chance to peep them, but after seeing this video post, using the GoPro HD, I should have shown my respect. Im glad someone decided to slap these cameras on some surf boards and have Sunny Garcia and Kalani Robb murder the sea.

GoPro HD: Backdoor with Sunny Garcia and Kalani Robb from GoPro on Vimeo.

Random

Working on some images, and decided to post a few.

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Interbike 2010

Another reason we went to Las Vegas was for Interbike. I have never been to interbike, so I was like a kid in a candy store. A whole lot of dope new bikes, and parts to see. Here are some snappy snaps.

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Peep more HERE

VEGASSSSS!!!

Another trip to Las Vegas with the folks from SJF and then some. It was our good friend, Annamarie's birthday so we did it pretty venti. Vegas was as it usually is. Smokey, fun, drunk. Not too many snaps from the trip, accept for when some of us went to the Wynn for their buffet. Their buffet was super good, would have been better if my hangover didn't kick in during my first plate. ha

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The Group


Meghan


Andrew


Jenn


Matt


Rhoda


Colleen


Kathy


Ryan

The Knot? TIED!!!

Meghan and I tied the knot! September 4th was such an amazing day. Big THANKS to everyone who made it possible. "Thank You" cards are going out this week.

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Stay tuned for more images from Jesus Gaona.

Robot Remains

Sorry that I haven't been posting very often (not like anyone reads my blog anyway). With this wedding around the corner, I haven't had very much time to myself. After the wedding though, I will be shooting more images and shooting more videos to share. For now, here is a video that my friend, Jeremy Castillo, helped shoot. It was during the SubZero festival in Downtown San Jose. The local DJ crew, The Bangerz, were performing with some cool traditional Japanese drummers. Check it out for yourself.

If you hit us...STAY...Help Us!

Some powerful stuff. A handful of friends have been victim of a hit and run while cycling. Be careful on the streets my friends!

Los Angeles Cyclists are FED up.

Press Release;
http://www.bikesidela.org/blood-in-ride-and-protest-for-immediate-release/

Midnight Ridazz forum thread that started it all;
http://www.midnightridazz.com/forums.php?topicId=15549&pgnum=1

Bravo Tahoe

This past weekend, Meghan and I went to Tahoe. It was Meghan's good friend's wedding and it was really fun. We even brought the dogs. I admit, I had mixed feelings about the dogs coming with us, but they were both little angels and were very well behaved. Anyway, Meghan was a bridesmaid in the event so I had a lot of down time to myself. So, bring out the camera and start shootin'!

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Ceremony


Celebration


This shot was cool. The photographers there took this couple aside to shoot them. I was ear hustlin' and decided to steal an image for myself.


flowers

Congrats Dirk and Kristin!

Hit the JUMP for more images from that weekend.

Staying on track

I'm doing my best to keep snapping. Here are some flix as of late.

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Mark Tran


Tiger Beer


Bella


Bonita

I am working towards building a website for all of my photo and video stuff. B.O.L.O

Weekend Update

I have a couple of cousins that love to take photos as well. As soon as I showed them the new Canon 7D, they were pumped to try it out. Sometimes, happy accidents happen.

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Justin loves to take reflection images. This one is pretty ill


Justin's little sister, grabbed the camera and took it outside for a spin. She took this really cool, over exposed image of some flowers in my auntie's backyard. I really like this image.


Meghan and I went downtown yesterday for San Jose's annual festival, SubZero. We went to dinner at Smile Sushi


Lexus

7D on Memorial Day

Finally got a chance to spend the day shooting with my new Canon 7D. Monday afternoon I road down to Williams St. Park to chill with SJF for a Memorial Day BBQ. Always a good time to chill with the OG's and the new kids. Ate good food, drank good drink, and talked a whole lot of story. Here are some snaps from the park.

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Catch more on my Flickr

Also, I just downloaded Lightroom 2, but I am still learning the ins and outs. Once I get down some edits, ill be uploading some images with some post.

EDIT::

Here are a couple vids from Kevin.

SJF Memorial Day BBQ from Bukkake on Vimeo.

and Darin

SJF Memorial Day BBQ from Darin Wade on Vimeo.

SJF Night Race

Another SJF installment of the relationship series. Looks like a fun evening for those who attend. Make sure to wear a helmet (you get a raffle ticket to win some prizes). Be safe!

Spaceships!

Someone on SJF posted this video. I forgot I was in it. Well done to all the participants in the video. Looks great!



Artist: Rey Resurrecion
Shot/Directed: Marco Bercasio

Some notable heavy hitters in the video: Headhunters, Cukui, BG Concepts

Vlog?

Trying to jazz up this blog by throwing in a vlog here and there. Here is my first attempt.


Here is the rundown of my weekend

Thursday:
After work, drove to iMD to chill with SJFam

Friday:
Woke up early to meet with Joseph to pick up the Canon 5D and a lens
Met with Jeremy and Peter to shoot a wedding

Saturday:
Rode to Bill's with Meghan to get breakfast
Watched some races at Hellyer Velodrome

Sunday:
BBQ
Bowling

Look out for more of these.

On To Another One

Tonight, I just finished up working with Jeremy and Peter, my friends and colleagues. We just knocked out another wedding video. I have to tell you, I am having so much fun working with these dudes on the things we are working on. Big things are in our midst, just you wait.

Here was my weapon of choice this evening.

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Canon 5D with a 70-200 lens mounted on an Image 2000 shoulder mount.

B.O.L.O for us!

@ iMD

Today I did my daily ride downtown. Yes, I know its only 6 miles there and 6 miles back, but I can't be careless, with my knee and all. Anyway, took off to downtown and went to visit the folks over at iMD. Always a good time over at the shop. Shooting the shit and looking at bikes. Had me a Togo's sandwich, threw some lube on my chain and I was on my way back home. I've always enjoyed riding my bike, but now that I am back, I'm loving it even more.

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Jeff on the phone talking that business


Working on the bike before I head back fome

Caricature

Check out this sweet caricature a friend of mine cooked up. I used to work with Marcus Sakoda at the Apple Store a couple of years back. Shy, quite dude, with a BEAST of a skill. Check out his Webpage/blog. Go ahead, just click his name.

Thanks Marcus, this image looks way too real. haha

Here is the original

Got My Legs Back...Sorta

About 2 months ago I built a new bike.

Something to take on the nasty terrain of San Jose. It's not so nasty out here, but very very bumpy haha. It felt nice, fast, compact and able to pull tricks (if i practiced enough). After a few weeks of riding it, I noticed my right knee was starting to hurt. I didn't pay it any mind, so kept riding. Then after another week, I noticed my knee really starting to give me heat. When I would go to work it was hard to walk up the stairs and what not. I decided to lay off the bike and consult with my buddy Jero. Jero is a Sports Therapist so I knew, if anyone knew what was going wrong, it was him. It's really hard to get our schedules together so, my professional consultation was done through text. I told him, my right knee was aching and there was a slight "clicking" sound when I bent it. Right away, he hit me back with "Dude, you might have Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome". What The SUC!!! Pattelofem-wha? Good ol' google told me that it "can be defined as retropatellar or peripatellar pain resulting from physical and biochemical changes in the patellofemoral joint." Again, WHA!? Jero also hit me with "make sure you ice your knee and do stretches that will work the butt and thigh". After another week of being scared to ever ride a bike again, I decided to go to the doctor and get the official word. Not that I didn't trust the words of Jero, but I needed to see a doctor anyway. 20mins in the waiting room and 85$ (high deductible) later, the attending doctor told me "You have Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome", and handed me a purple piece of paper with stretches I already knew about. WHAT!!!!!! I paid 85 smackaroos for THIS! Whatever, for the piece of mind, I guess it was worth it. So, 2 weeks of nightly stretching and icing, my knee feels better. I am back on the bike and feeling good. I don't fully blame the new bike I built (which has now been parted out and sold to others), but I'm sure it played a part. The bike was too small for me, and the parts were not to my spec. Oh well, lesson learned.

After work now, I usually saddle up and head downtown. It's only a 12+mile round trip to iMD, but its a good gateway route/mileage to get me back to 100%.
Today, I did my ride and I felt great! The wind thru my helmet, tunes arockin', all good. Stopped by iMD chilled with the family and had a burrito.

After the La Vics, Matt and I went to Ryan's pad to chill for a bit before TNR. More of the SJFAM, JP, and Andrew were there kickin' it. Then we all took a small ride to the TNR meet up. Mike met up at the San Jose Giants stadium so him and I could ride back to the south side together. Andrew decided to tag along so we were off.
We stopped by Mike's old house so he could pick up some mail, and I decided to invite the dudes over to see Meghan and my new place.

After they took off, I turned my machine on and decided to blog this whole slab of boring stuff.

::end rant::

Here are some randoms from my iPhone that I just now decided to post. Enjoy

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Sweet zip up hoodie Meghan bought me. It is from her unit at the hospital. I'll wear it proudly!


Pano of the newly remodeled house I grew up in. My dad is in there twice. haha


Been bowling a lot with the iMD family. My score sucks, but I'm getting better, so watch out!


DJ ReSpin on the wheels of steel!


Angelique with her new Gan Well Pro, and Marcopolis in the background.