{ The Wedding of Mike + Suong }

{ The Wedding of Mike + Suong }
Originally uploaded by +kdis

My old workmate + good friend, Mike, had asked me to photograph his wedding + I was very honoured to do so. I invited my one + only brother along all the way from Miami to partner up with me + shoot the wedding. It always helps to have another perspective when shooting such an important event.

This is a collection of photos from my point of view. Just a small sneak peek for now. The couple still needs to see their proofs. :)

_ 29 Aug 2k9
_ @ Wakefield Chapel
_ Annandale, VA


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Week 52 // hard to say it's over

Week 52 // hard to say it's over
Originally uploaded by +kdis

This applies to a few things going on right now.

First of all, this self-portrait marks the completion of my second 52 Weeks project series! I can't believe I've already reached Week 52. It kind of caught me by surprise as I've just been going through the motions of surviving whatever life has been throwing at me while taking self-portraits simultaneously. As I've said before, this hasn't been the most inspired set of portraits that I've done, but I guess completing it is what counts. I haven't given up on the project even though there were many times when I just wanted to throw in the towel. Hopefully if I choose to commence another series it will be more creative + thought out.

This week also marks the last week that me + J will be living in our city apartment in the sky. Kind of sad about it as it's been our trusty home for the last 4 years with the best view on this earth. :) Our apartment is also in the middle of a great location just up the street from the shops + restaurants of M Street / Georgetown. The parking wasn't the best as we would park as far as 4 blocks away on a consistent basis, but we would always feel safe.

Now, we will soon begin a whole new chapter in our lives with owning our first home. I am excited to take on the many challenges of being a first-time homeowner. It hasn't been easy thus far + we aren't even living there yet. ;) Life just continues to get more + more interesting as each day goes by.

_ 26 Aug 2k9
_ around the house [which you probably can't tell, but is in disarray from moving]
_ Week 52 / 52 Weeks

the night before Delve:UI NYC

{ Delve:UI NYC }

Some things I noticed while meandering around the day before the event.

_ 04 Aug 2k9
_ New York, NY

my new little friend

my new little friend
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Your eyes aren't deceiving you. My new tiny amp is as big as the head of my guitar.

I received a $5 gift certificate from being a Rewards member at Best Buy [thank you, Canon 40D] + couldn't think of anything to get. Sure, I could grab a DVD, but I wasn't feeling it. While roaming the store, I ran into this little guy in the Guitar Hero aisle. Unfortunately, it's only compatible with Guitar Hero on the Nintendo DS + Sony PSP, but my original intent wasn't to use it with my GH Nintendo wii. A bit extravagant if you ask me.

So, now I have a little amp for my Strat. Not bad for 8 bucks [the amp costs 12 sans tax]. Isn't it cute? :)

_ 16 July 2k9
_ around the house

12:34:56 7/8/9

12:34:56 7/8/9
Originally uploaded by +kdis

RT @ev @ejovi Shortly after noon on July 8, comes the moment that can be called 12:34:56 7/8/9. Happens only once over the course of history.

It might not have been exactly that time, but it was close enough to mark the occasion.

_ 08 July 2k9
_ around the house

Sunday morning sunrise

Sunday morning sunrise
Originally uploaded by +kdis

5:32 - 5:45 AM EST

{ unedited, unprocessed, SooC, straight out of the camera }

_ 05 July 2k9
_ Washington, DC

Happy Independence Day 2k9

Happy Independence Day 2k9
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Best seat in the house yet again.

» View the last minute of the pyro show

_ 04 July 2k9
_ around the house
_ Washington, DC

Week 39 // house-hunting on 2 wheels

Week 39 // house-hunting on 2 wheels
Originally uploaded by +kdis

SP-shooting while driving. ;)

_ 24 May 2k9
_ @ Capitol Hill
_ Week 39 / 52 Weeks

admiring fireflies that are too fast to capture on camera

admiring fireflies that are too fast to capture on camera
Originally uploaded by +kdis

_ 14 June 2k9
_ Washington, DC

portrait of our pets

portrait of our pets
Originally uploaded by +kdis

{ Nala + Simba illustrated }

The gift I made for my parents last Christmas...

_ 22 Feb 2k9
_ MO*DOWN weekend
_ @ the rents' house, FL

Week 27 // looking up by looking down

Week 27 // looking up by looking down
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Today marks the second official day of snow in the district. It's the fluffy kind, too. So pretty. Photos here.

_ 02 March 2k9

cloaked

cloaked
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Experimenting with an antique aging photo filter.

Compliments of Bakumatsu Koshashin Generator.

I'm not one to favour using too many actions or filters on my photos, but this one I just had to try. Maybe I should have added worn + torn paper edges, too...

_ 25 Oct 2k8
_ Week 8 out-take

Obama gleeing

Obama gleeing
Originally uploaded by +kdis

OBAMAMANIA

Taken during Inauguration weekend. So many people flooded into town from all corners around the world, it was insane, but bearable. Georgetown was packed, but nothing close to NYC's Chinatown crowds.

_ 19 Jan 2k9
_ Georgetown, DC

the Victoria Memorial by night

{ Thoughts of India }

After a long day of surveying the hospital grounds, our kind hosts at CMM took us to one of Kolkata's architectural treasures: the Victoria Memorial.

_ 02 April 2k8
_ PROJECT INDIA 2K8
_ Kolkata, West Bengal, India

snowman for my sibs

snowman for my sibs
Originally uploaded by +kdis

First snow day in DC, 2k9.

Since they live in FL, I made a tiny snowman for my sister + brother to enjoy. :)

_ 27 Jan 2k9
_ on the hood of my automobile

.:* peaceful holidays to you all *:.

.:* peaceful holidays to you all *:.
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Me + the mister are staying put during this year's Christmas holiday. Sure, I may get homesick missing my family + friends, but I am more than pleased + excited to have much needed rest + relaxation time with J. :)))

Cheers to a better + brand new year!

_ Winter 2k8

pins + needles

Wallpaper: Only #7 (Standard)
Originally uploaded by Nine Inch Nails Official

BEAUTIFUL wallpaper art from the Nine Inch Nails "Only" music video, directed by David Fincher, available via Nine Inch Nails Official flickr site.

oficina + 3:23pm sol

oficina + 3:23pm sol
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Just realizing how many images from flickr that I print out + display in my office...

_ 20 Nov 2k8
_ @ the studio

Real photography

Market Reactions Around the World via ABC News

The beauty of human expression.

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I just had to...

I just had to...
Originally uploaded by +kdis

... switch out the photo on sissyphus dot com.

Even though NYC is awesome, it didn't feel right to have a winter coat featured on the front page in the middle of a balmy summer.

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_ 22 Aug 2k8

It has begun...

determination
Originally uploaded by +kdis

I've finally delved head first into my 12 gigs worth of photos from India + began the process of editing + uploading them slowly one-by-one onto flickr.

If you would like to be nudged every time a new photo gets posted, subscribe to my "*Kolkata, India 2k8" flickr set with your favourite feed reader.

Is it tea, erm, coffee time yet?