My Photography is a great gift from God.  My mission is to share it with others.  Photography is an art that helps me express my feelings while transferring my inner spirit to my photos.  I've accomplished much in the way of Photojournalism.  I served on the staff of an American Legion post, Veterans groups, and Churches.  I documented many community and charity events. My work was published and displayed in the NJ American Legion Headquarters, galleries, and events around New Jersey and Washington, D.C.  Veterans and Photography organizations presented me with awards.  Personally, I travel and photograph family, landscape, nature and cultures representing the "love of the world around us."  When the tragedy of 9-11 happened, it struck home.  I returned to the East Coast to try to capture reality, as I felt I was in a dream.  My work includes 9-11 New York Ground Zero and New Jersey Tributes and Memorials.  I am a Health and Fitness Specialist and have been photographing many events to help, inspire and motivate people to make positive changes and live healthy, balanced lives.  I share my gift of Photography to be used as a catalyst when I capture the emotions, struggles and determination of people attaining their goals as they celebrate their lives participating in Marathons, Kids Runs and Wheelchair and Disabled races.  Samples of my photography are displayed on http://www.dianesabba.com/photography.pl

2007 Ground Zero Cross photo was used for the Grove Avenue Baptist Church, Richmond, VA, invitation for a celebration and concert.  Graphic designer Holly Delano prayed for a photo and did a Google search bringing up 22 million results.  Last summer though she searched for days and even saw photos from Time Magazine, the Lord led her to mine.  Two steel beams were forged into the shape of a cross during the disaster on 9/11.  The Ground Zero Cross was found by rescue workers and mounted at the World Trade Center site and temporarily moved to St. Paul's Chapel where rescue workers congregated during the recovery process.  I wrote a follow-up article: "It's a God Thing - 22 Million" (includes Proverbs 27:17). 

2007 the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports website www.calgovcouncil.org OC Marathon Kids Race photo is displayed under Governor's Challenge. 

Calvary Chapel Magazine has my Love Ride Bikers Photo led by Jay Leno and Celebrities.  My Orange County Calvary Riders chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association visited Calvary Chapel Los Feliz, Glendale, CA.  Pastor Gabe De Alba submitted his article with my photo about our ministry. 

2005-2007 National Association for Health and Fitness annual conference photos. 

2007 The National Recreation and Parks Association Magazine photo of Sheila Franklin, Director of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity 

The American Council for Fitness and Nutrition Newsletter photo of Dr. Susan Finn, Chair. 

Races throughout Southern California like the LA Marathon, Breast Cancer Race for the Cure, Lung Association Asthma Walk, Long Beach Marathon, Orange County Marathon, Pacific Shoreline Marathon and Kids Races. 

Events like the all girls Boardfest and US Surfing Open. Schools in Great Britain and NJ also used my photos on determination and 9/11.  My friend used my American family photo in his 2006 re-election campaign for our hometown of Rahway, NJ, where he was mayor for 14 years. 

Tinton Falls Fire Department, NJ recognized me for my photography of their memorial services on the two anniversaries of the 9-11 Tragedy. My photos, which included their World Trade Center Replica, were displayed on the Borough's website.

AT&T Veterans Club presented awards for AT&T Memorial Day ceremonies in 1993-94 and dedication of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Last Patrol marched from Washington, D.C. to Holmdel, NJ in 1989 with 1,486 names of NJ POW’s, men and women who sacrificed their lives.  They presented me with an award for photographing the last five miles marched to the Memorial.

Photography Federation judges presented numerous awards in 1980’s and 1990’s.

American Legion Vietnam Veterans Memorial Post 512, NJ, recognized me as Historian of the post in the mid 80's for photography and documenting the objectives and accomplishments of the Vietnam Veteran.

In the events following 9-11, I used my photography to deal with my pain and to promote healing.  I live in Southern California and was bicoastal last year.  As I left Newark Airport a week before 9-11, I thought how great it was to enjoy the scenery of both coasts. On my way home, I saw the New York skyline with the Twin Towers and then to California, where beaches and sun approached my view.  I felt I was blessed, but I admit that I took that skyline for granted.  Having grown up in Jersey, I saw it all the time.  I never knew I was to return the month after 9-11 to devastation of the life I knew.  I didn’t think I could pick up my camera to witness the pain and document the emotions.

But I did it.  I had to.  Life goes on. Christmas after 9-11 in New York City and New Jersey was different.  Six months after 9-11, the Tribute in Light displayed two majestic lights to replace the Towers that once stood.  I captured the spirit. My photography illustrated that freedom comes with a price.  I shall never take our freedom for granted, but I admit I always thought I would see those Twin Towers when I flew in and out of Jersey and New York.  I share this gift with you in honor of those who died as heroes and victims.  I cry with you.  I pray with you.

Tinton Falls Fire Company 9-11 Two Year Memorial, New Jersey | Sept 11, 2003
I was invited back to photograph the Memorial Service.  It was a beautiful service with members of the community speaking and participating.  The World Trade Center Replica remains to be photographed for its beauty and remembrance of loved ones. I keep coming back to photograph and heal.

Memoria Project 9-11 Two Year Memorial, New Jersey | Sept 11, 2003
I photographed the Candelight Vigil on the night of the two year anniversary.  I met many of the families and friends of the loved ones who were lost in Monmouth County.  The marble sculptures are awesome and stood guard over the attendees.   The candlelight shined enough light to capture the emotion of this beautiful vigil.

Tinton Falls Fire Company 9-11 One Year Tribute, New Jersey | Sept 11, 2002
I photographed the Tribute on the morning of 9-11, one year after the planes hit the Towers, the Pentagon, and the Pennsylvania field.  The most beautiful World Trade Center Replica stands in front of the Fire Company building.  It stood as a reminder while the speakers honored those lost lives and survivors.

Rahway, NJ  9-11 One Year Tribute | Sept 11, 2002
My hometown remembered 9-11 with thanks to honor those who displayed courage during the rescue and recovery including the City’s Firemen and Police.  We are not far from New York City and we remembered those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. A beautiful Police Statue was dedicated that night.

Freehold, NJ  9-11 One Year Tribute | Sept 11, 2002
This is my East Coast home and the Township had their dedication on 9-10.  A large crowd came for the unveiling of the beautiful Memorial.  The black granite Twin Towers with pieces of the World Trade Center inside the base stands tall at the Municipal Plaza.

New York Ground Zero | 2001-2002
After 9-11, I photographed at St. Paul’s Chapel, down the street from Ground Zero.  The Chapel was open to Rescue Workers.  Visitors from all over the world created handmade memorials there.  Many of my photos of Ground Zero were taken from the Viewing Platform that was constructed in Jan 2002.  At Christmas in New York, I witnessed more love, tears, prayers, friendliness, peace, and hope.  I took Tribute in Light photos from Jersey City, 6 months after 9-11.

New Jersey Cities of Brick, Cranbury, Monroe Township, Red Bank and Monmouth County 9-11 Memorials | Sept 2002
The Weeping Angel in Brick leans on a tablet emblazoned with the image of the Twin Towers and an American flag. Highlands is home to the Memoria Project representing Monmouth County’s lasting tribute to lives lost and survivors. The Post Office in Cranbury was dedicated to the heroism of Todd Beamer of Flight 93 remembering his words “Let’s Roll.  The town next to Cranbury is Monroe Township where I lived many years.  The beautiful memorial represents the men who died that day from this rural suburb. Red Bank had a homemade memorial left by family and friends across the water from New York City where commuters traveled.

AT&T Veterans Club, Holmdel, New Jersey | May 1993-1994
Photographer.  Memorial Day ceremonies at Bell Labs  (Lucent Technologies).  New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication with Governor Florio and State Officials.

American Legion Vietnam Veterans Memorial Post 512, NJ | Jan 1982-1984
Historian.  Documented the Post’s accomplishments. My photos expressed the feelings and documented the objectives and accomplishments of the Vietnam Veteran and his family.  I photographed and participated in numerous events including parades, walkathons, meetings, and dedications.  My devotion and energy were of a personal nature that transferred into my photography.  My pictures were viewed by thousands of people.  I obtained a press card and photographed the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1982.

My pictures were published in the 17th Parallel, a widely read publication for Vietnam Vets.  The pictures of the ceremonies at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Day in 1983 were presented to Headquarters of the American Legion, State of New Jersey.

In 1989, at a dedication of a Memorial to Medal of Honor Winner, Sgt. Frank Molnar, New Brunswick, NJ, my pictures were presented to his mother.  I also presented the name etching that I traced from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

In 1989, I marched the last five miles in Holmdel, NJ with my dear friend Vince DePayne and other Vietnam Veterans who were returning from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. with the 1,486 names of the New Jersey men and women who sacrificed their lives in the war. 

I photographed the dedication of the New Jersey Vietnam Memorial in 1994, where Governor Florio spoke at the Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ.  My photography was displayed around the State of New Jersey. 

1995 to 2005 A Decade of Video and Still Photography for Mission Trips to Mexico, Breast Cancer Race for the Cure in Newport Beach, Calif., Love Ride Jay Leno in Glendale, Calif., and Charity events.  Cross Country Ski Sport and Fitness video production.  Art and Crafts pictures for ceramics, egg décor, dolls, and sunflowers.