Hi Dave and Van.....and Zen! We often think of you both and wonder how you're doing. Dan and I are getting ready to sell my house and move. I came across your Christmas card and the congrats card for our wedding, in which you both played an important role in:) I'll never forget after tons of contacts from photographers, Dave emailed me and meet with Dan and I after church in the BCE building in T.O. We not only enjoyed your photos, but it was your presence that sold us. Both of you made our day fun for sure. I'll never forget two snippets in my memory....one with Van helping me buckle my shoes in my wedding dress....the other the look on Dave's face when Alayah jumped off the wall with her cast on her leg, after she cracked her ankle a week prior to the wedding....yeah....you were ready to be a dad, even back then. You both must be just wrapped with passion, love, life and humility...amazing people.....thanks for the memories. We wish you all God's greatest gifts in life. May your paths in life be protected and that you leave behind every where you walk the essence of freedom inside out. Akhia & Dan Hughes <3
Akhia Hughes @ 2008-07-08 21:16:28
See you guys soon!
Luong family @ 2008-06-02 10:41:24
Aaaaah :-) nice shot Van
sally @ 2008-05-17 21:13:50
Hello my friends :)
;)
vortTouts @ 2008-05-13 23:45:20
Italy looks like an awesome place to spend some quality family time.
We love all the pictures so far.
Looking towards getting together upon your return.
Luong family @ 2008-04-22 13:48:54
This is just like London bridge before it burned......lots of shops on it :-)
sally @ 2008-04-18 20:08:35
if you're american, watch <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fZHou18Cdk">this</a> and help make up for your last 8 years of embarrassment david @ 2008-03-09 07:19:09
hi marianne,
thanks for the nice comment about my photos.
unfortunately, i'm not sure if i'll be able to help out with your wedding (most likely due to geographic reasons; like the fact that i live in india :).
I know <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahdooleyphoto/sets/72157603283208771/">someone </a> who might be able to help you that is based in Ontario who is quite good in my opinion. david @ 2008-03-03 11:51:34
Hi there, I think your photos are beautiful!! I'm wondering if you do something as comparatively ordinary (certainly less exotic) as weddings. I'm getting married July 26th of this year 11am. I'd probably need someone for about 3-4 hours. Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in and what your rates are. Thanks, Marianne
Marianne van Keerbergen @ 2008-03-02 14:28:04
i spend too much time analyzing and picking my photos apart instead of just enjoying them. i'd effectively turned my photos into a process which stopped my enjoyment of taking them. dave @ 2008-02-15 06:29:56
oh, SO got it. Love this one.
sally @ 2008-02-14 21:58:27
Don't get it.
sally @ 2008-02-14 21:57:46
Lovely
sally @ 2008-02-14 21:57:04
1) That's a great find.
2) Lookin' forward to you guys returning, and actually getting to know you a bit better. :)
Dale @ 2008-02-12 07:03:10
Beautiful.
Dale @ 2008-02-12 06:59:09
WAY!!!! where are you at? haven't heard from you in months! fill us in on your travels dave @ 2008-02-08 08:59:01
i love it!
its nice to see my name up on some random wall.
way...thats my name...don't wear it out.
way @ 2008-02-07 22:40:04
Don't go esoteric on us. Photo what you like and what appeals to you....that is what makes it real. SO looking forward to seeing you all in june...I'll book dinner.
sally @ 2008-02-03 23:27:04
Look at the folding of the miniature hands - absolute heart felt goodness!
vieng @ 2008-02-01 22:36:17
PLEASE say it is for good!!
sally @ 2008-02-01 21:38:12
Excerpt from Good to Great:
Disciplined People: "Who" Before "What"
You are a bus driver. The bus, your company, is at a standstill, and it's your job to get it going. You have to decide where you're going, how you're going to get there, and who's going with you.
Most people assume that great bus drivers (read: business leaders) immediately start the journey by announcing to the people on the bus where they're going -- by setting a new direction or by articulating a fresh corporate vision.
In fact, leaders of companies that go from good to great start not with "where" but with "who." They start by getting the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats. And they stick with that discipline -- first the people, then the direction -- no matter how dire the circumstances.
Duane Homick @ 2008-01-30 22:55:40
LOLOLOLOLOL. Ok......wins the ABSOLUTE most funny and timely pic and caption.
sally @ 2008-01-30 20:31:08
Ok, I read the comment on the previous pages and found my answer. OOPS. Next time, I should start at the beginning of the photos instead of the end, don't you think?
Vieng @ 2008-01-15 20:54:17
David, can you tell me why she is on the ground full of water? Was there a storm? Thanks.
Vieng @ 2008-01-15 20:51:15
nice way to start the morning!!! LOL
Love the title!!!!
Mom @ 2008-01-13 05:37:58
I like this picture...
The B/W makes the background trees look kinda ghostly. Someday I'll get you to explain the historical significance to me. :)
Dale @ 2008-01-11 07:47:32
That is so cool. Never doubt it again... you do have a really good eye.
Mike Eppel @ 2008-01-02 14:31:29
Both of you look so comfortable!
Are you guys enjoying the new place?
Luong family @ 2007-12-14 15:55:15
Wow - I'd almost forgotten what you looked like :-) What a gorgeous photo. I assume Van took it, so kudos to her.
Sally @ 2007-12-13 21:15:45
My favourite
Sally @ 2007-11-30 00:17:22
OMG! You're a dad! Congratulations on the baby and the contest win!! I was trying to look at your photos to see if you had been to Alaska. My parents went this summer and I wanted to get them a nice, non-dentist office-like print for Christmas. Your photos are gorgeous!
April @ 2007-11-27 10:24:26
All these months and I don't see anyone with a tan.You guys look like you just came from Canada.
Awesome pictures by the way! It is great to see that Zen and everyone is doing well.
Take care.
Luong family @ 2007-11-26 13:19:21
Hey, congrats on the Photo contest. No doubt that you have talent I really enjoy the pictures. (although I didn't find out about this blog until recently........
Looks like you guys are living in the Taj Mahal, nice pad. hopefully this one works out for you guys.
Let us know if you guys need anything.....
take care.
Cam @ 2007-11-26 08:54:57
Job well, done, or is that Hobby well done!!! Congrats to you David.
Phet Elkins @ 2007-11-25 10:02:18
Stunning. I would love to hang this on my wall.
So mysterious, leaves you wondering, questioning. so many emotions beautiful captured in "just a door"
you're so talented.
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:52:39
Again, too cute for words! And not a chick pox scratch on him!
So the question is whether he looks like mom or dad??? I definiately see Van, but I'm seeing a lot of David too. He's going to be a charmer.
How's the babybjorn holding up? Good exercise no doubt carrying him around. I love to carry my neice Eden. There is nothing like a baby. You are so blessed.
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:49:57
OH MY GOD! Zen is the cutest baby ever! He is SO adorable. I can't wait to finally meet him in real life. And although I know your pictures are absolutely stunning, I'm sure that even your photos can't do baby Zen justice.
Beautiful site by the way.
Come home soon and safely. We miss you and Van :)
much love.
gillian and carey
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:46:12
The pictures have been great and the commentary even better. I check everyday to see new pics. Can't wait til you guys get home and I can finally meet Zen and see Van again.
Jenn @ 2007-10-31 08:03:23
Great photos and love reading the blog! Keep up the good work!
Darrell @ 2007-10-23 08:39:23
LOL DONT throw those away......you have to wear them to work when you get back!!!
sally @ 2007-10-13 18:48:09
Seems like everywhere you turn is a really neat picture there.
I guess this means you're either very good at what you do, or there is lots of pictures to be taken...or some combo of the two. :)
Dale @ 2007-10-11 16:29:53
LOLOLOL You sound like me back driving in England after 20 years away from it...DARN those roads are small :-) what we consider one lane....they divide into 2 :-)
sally @ 2007-10-02 23:08:47
I really like this picture.
Just comes across as a very honest depiction.
Dale @ 2007-10-02 14:20:01
As many of you may (or may not?) know; Van, Zen and I moved to India for an extended period so that I could help with an outsourcing project for Sandvine. We hope to use this blog to provide a window into our little corner of India to share with our friends and family. Our promise is to try to update this on a regular basis with photos and comments of our experience. Similar to the girl in the photo, we've were a little apprehensive when we first arrived, but our dilligence is being rewarded.
david @ 2007-09-19 00:39:06
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The photos are beautiful!!!! How is Van and Zen?
Reshma @ 2009-01-08 14:15:26
Nice site!
G'night
cineJeoff @ 2008-10-01 09:33:18
Akhia Hughes @ 2008-07-08 21:16:28
Luong family @ 2008-06-02 10:41:24
sally @ 2008-05-17 21:13:50
;)
vortTouts @ 2008-05-13 23:45:20
We love all the pictures so far.
Looking towards getting together upon your return.
Luong family @ 2008-04-22 13:48:54
sally @ 2008-04-18 20:08:35
way @ 2008-03-29 00:56:10
Dale @ 2008-03-19 15:10:02
Nikolet @ 2008-03-18 09:29:09
david @ 2008-03-09 07:19:09
thanks for the nice comment about my photos.
unfortunately, i'm not sure if i'll be able to help out with your wedding (most likely due to geographic reasons; like the fact that i live in india :).
I know <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahdooleyphoto/sets/72157603283208771/">someone </a> who might be able to help you that is based in Ontario who is quite good in my opinion.
david @ 2008-03-03 11:51:34
Marianne van Keerbergen @ 2008-03-02 14:28:04
dave @ 2008-02-15 06:29:56
sally @ 2008-02-14 21:58:27
sally @ 2008-02-14 21:57:46
sally @ 2008-02-14 21:57:04
2) Lookin' forward to you guys returning, and actually getting to know you a bit better. :)
Dale @ 2008-02-12 07:03:10
Dale @ 2008-02-12 06:59:09
dave @ 2008-02-08 08:59:01
its nice to see my name up on some random wall.
way...thats my name...don't wear it out.
way @ 2008-02-07 22:40:04
sally @ 2008-02-03 23:27:04
vieng @ 2008-02-01 22:36:17
sally @ 2008-02-01 21:38:12
Disciplined People: "Who" Before "What"
You are a bus driver. The bus, your company, is at a standstill, and it's your job to get it going. You have to decide where you're going, how you're going to get there, and who's going with you.
Most people assume that great bus drivers (read: business leaders) immediately start the journey by announcing to the people on the bus where they're going -- by setting a new direction or by articulating a fresh corporate vision.
In fact, leaders of companies that go from good to great start not with "where" but with "who." They start by getting the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats. And they stick with that discipline -- first the people, then the direction -- no matter how dire the circumstances.
Duane Homick @ 2008-01-30 22:55:40
sally @ 2008-01-30 20:31:08
Vieng @ 2008-01-15 20:54:17
Vieng @ 2008-01-15 20:51:15
Love the title!!!!
Mom @ 2008-01-13 05:37:58
The B/W makes the background trees look kinda ghostly. Someday I'll get you to explain the historical significance to me. :)
Dale @ 2008-01-11 07:47:32
Mike Eppel @ 2008-01-02 14:31:29
Are you guys enjoying the new place?
Luong family @ 2007-12-14 15:55:15
Sally @ 2007-12-13 21:15:45
Sally @ 2007-11-30 00:17:22
April @ 2007-11-27 10:24:26
Awesome pictures by the way! It is great to see that Zen and everyone is doing well.
Take care.
Luong family @ 2007-11-26 13:19:21
Looks like you guys are living in the Taj Mahal, nice pad. hopefully this one works out for you guys.
Let us know if you guys need anything.....
take care.
Cam @ 2007-11-26 08:54:57
Phet Elkins @ 2007-11-25 10:02:18
So mysterious, leaves you wondering, questioning. so many emotions beautiful captured in "just a door"
you're so talented.
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:52:39
So the question is whether he looks like mom or dad??? I definiately see Van, but I'm seeing a lot of David too. He's going to be a charmer.
How's the babybjorn holding up? Good exercise no doubt carrying him around. I love to carry my neice Eden. There is nothing like a baby. You are so blessed.
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:49:57
Beautiful site by the way.
Come home soon and safely. We miss you and Van :)
much love.
gillian and carey
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:46:12
Jenn @ 2007-10-31 08:03:23
Darrell @ 2007-10-23 08:39:23
sally @ 2007-10-13 18:48:09
I guess this means you're either very good at what you do, or there is lots of pictures to be taken...or some combo of the two. :)
Dale @ 2007-10-11 16:29:53
sally @ 2007-10-02 23:08:47
Just comes across as a very honest depiction.
Dale @ 2007-10-02 14:20:01
Sally @ 2007-09-30 21:15:02
Kris @ 2007-09-26 06:41:50
tetsu @ 2007-09-23 04:16:32
Ale @ 2007-09-22 13:04:15
david @ 2007-09-19 00:39:06