Robs Blog

New Photo Blog at robwang.com

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:24:00 +0000

So after a year of photo blogging I decided to create a new blog that does what I would like it to do! Please check out the new site and tell me what you think. You can find the new site at http://robwang.com

Dillon Baptism

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:28:00 +0000

A friend of mine recently asked if I could photograph her nieces’ baptism. Without hesitation, I of course agreed to help document this momentous occasion. With family coming from all over the country and globe the Dillon family decided to have a non-traditional baptism at Goleta Beach. It’s always special to be apart of a family’s intimate moment!

Almond Farm

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:02:00 +0000

One of my sisters lives on an Almond Farm north of Sacramento. I took some shots while up there visiting.

A Little time in Oregon

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:38:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I was able to head up to Oregon to visit some friends and family. It was a well needed escape. We got to help work on my sisters house, ride ATVs, pick blackberry's, wakeboard, watch pop Warner football, and hangout. Here are some shots of the trip.

Cousins

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:05:00 +0000

So I am once again backed up on my postings. I was able to spend a little time with my cousins last month. On our way back to their house we stopped of the side of the road and took some impromptu shots. They are growing up so fast!

The Dowlings

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:49:00 +0000

To celebrate the Dowlings two year wedding anniversary we took a little trip around town for a photo shoot. Thanks to my new phone we were able to find Knapps Castle. Though I've been in town for quite awhile, it was my first time up there. Well, congrats to Alan & Melissa!

Jordan Camp!

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:10:00 +0000

So now I am officially done with camps for the summer. I ended with one session of Jordan Camp. It was less crazy than years pasts, but still long hours. Like always, I was able to take a few shots. Here are some that are up close and personal of the 2009 NBA Hall of Fame Inductee! I also had fun taking some shots of the athletic training staff!

Ariel & Robbies Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:07:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I got to go to San Diego for Ariel & Robbie's Wedding! It was such a special wedding! I am very excited for the two of them. I know God has something special in store for them! Well, while there I was able to take a few snap shots.

Baby Lomelino

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:16:00 +0000

Its such a joy to watch children grow up! I was able to visit with the Lomelinos and take a few shots of their youngest son Jeremiah. It seems like just yesterday that this little guy was born. You can see how fast he has grown since I last took their family photos last fall. He has the best personality and is so happy all the time!

Taiwan!

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:05:00 +0000

Sooooooo....Im a little behind on my blog posting. I apologize! These photos were taken at the beginning of last month. Two of my sisters and I were able to go and visit family in Taipei. While there we toured the island and saw more than just the city. Here are some of images from the trip.

Kendras Graduation!

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:56:00 +0000

So graduation weekend was crazy! Ember first graduated on Friday May22 at noon in Sacramento, and Kendra graduated the next day at 8am in San Diego...only to then be in Sacramento again the following day on Sunday for their joint graduation party..and we drove the whole trip! And dont forget I drive from Santa Barbara to Sacramento first and then back again. Needless to say 2,200 miles on the rental car! But beyond the driving, it was a monumental occasion for both Ember and Kendra! I am so proud of both of them!

Embers Graduation!

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:38:00 +0000

Family in LA

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:31:00 +0000

Ok...things in Santa Barbara are much better now. The fires are still burning, but a much improved situation. I was able to leave Saturday to head to LA to visit my grandmother for Mothers Day. My cousins were also able to come and meet up with us. We ventured to Union Station and got a couple brother & sister shots.

Evacuation Shelter

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sat, 09 May 2009 19:43:00 +0000

The fires are starting to be contained. Today, some evacuation orders have been lifted so folks are starting to go home. Its been amazing watching all the community come together to lend a helping hand. The Governor stop by at the Recreational Center earlier and I was able to get a couple of shots. Rob Lowe accompanied him on his tour.

Jesusita Fire

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:10:00 +0000

I'm sure all of you have heard about the fires in Santa Barbara. These are a few pics from last night, just as the fire was getting very close to where people live. As of right now I am still safe, but if the fire continues in my direction, that could change very fast.

LA Good Times

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:52:00 +0000

This past weekend I got a chance to meet up with my friend Diana. She was out visiting from DC. A few friends got together for dim sum, Chinese foot massage,shaved ice, and boba tea. I brought my camera a just took a couple of pics of May, Lisa, and Diana.

Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:36:00 +0000

So this past week I went to visit the Botanical Gardens in Santa Barbara. There are different eco-environments with all sorts of trees and plants to accompany them. One such example is the Redwood Forest. To show how old some Redwood Trees can grow, there was a cross section of a tree which dated it back to 1130 a.d. It reminds me of Muir Woods in Northern California,a place my mom would take us as kids. It was my second time at the gardens, and it was still just as peaceful. If you have not visited them yet, I would recommend it. Anyways, tell me what you think!

Santa Barbara Panoramic Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:57:00 +0000

Ok.....so I had some issues trying to have these panoramic pictures be viewed larger. I continued to have uploading errors when I attempted the higher resolution image. The actual files look pretty sweet but they are nearly 300 MB per image.

So here is the opposite view of the previous post. If you read the comments Derika correctly named the location of where theses images were taken. The morning I when I went out it had just rained the night before and there were still rain drops on the plants so I took a few more images.

Santa Barbara Panoramic Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:59:00 +0000

It is hard trying to keep my blog up-to-date with regular posts! Anyways, I thought to try something new by doing a landscape photomerge. Can any of you guess where this photo was taken? Bonus points if anyone guess correctly!

Triathlon

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:20:00 +0000

This past weekend was the annual Kendra Chiota Payne Memorial Triathlon. I was covering the event, but brought along my camera if there was any down time. As racers started finished, I then began having to work so thus I missed a lot of potential shots. But I was able to get some shots of a few friends who where there (Amy, Janey, Mark) and some of the UCSB sport club athletes. Here are some of those images.

Tai Kwon Do

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:04:00 +0000

So I got to see my first martial arts belt testing. My cousin is only 13 and has been taking Tai Kwon Do since last summer. I got to watch what he needed to do in order to pass to purple stripe belt. It was fun watching everything they had memorized and performed. It makes me want to try it out, though I don't think I have enough time in my schedule to fit it in. Anyways, I was able spend some time with them for the weekend. Here are just a few shots of some of the action.

Sushi Time!

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:10:00 +0000

Its been a long while since I last made sushi. But finally last night a few of us got together and had a little feast. Camille had invited us over for miso, tempora, seaweed salad, and of course sushi. Here are just a few snap shots of the evening.

Adam & Nicole

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:14:00 +0000

I was able to have breakfast with Adam & Nicole this morning. It was a nice treat since they live in Michigan and are rarely out in California. On our way out, I took some quick snap shots before they left. They are expecting a new baby sometime in June! Congrats to both Adam & Nicole.

UCSB Crit Race

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:34:00 +0000

Well it was yet another busy weekend at work. Our cycling team hosted a road and crit race. I brought my camera a long just in case I had the time to shoot some images. Fortunately, there werent too many crashes so that allowed me to be able to watch and enjoy the race. Here is just a few of the shots I took.

Ellwood Bluffs

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:28:00 +0000

Well, on my way in to work today I stopped by part of a loop that I frequently run. It is one of the many reasons why I enjoy Santa Barbara so much. The butterfly reserve is not too far from where these pictures were taken. Perhaps I'll take some shots of that another time. Anyways, when you have the beach and mountains on both sides of you,it could hardly get any better.