Fort Wayne Childrens' Zoo

I love going to the zoo!  I still get a thrill of seeing wild animals up close and personal no matter how old I am.  One of favorite things of Fort Wayne is its incredible childrens' zoo.  I have especially fallen in love with the new African Veldt.  Its glass exhibits allow you to get up close and personal with lions and hyenas.  There is something really special about seeing the lions pace right in front of you knowing that glass is the only thing between you.  I also like feeding the giraffes, or at least watching the kids feed the giraffes.  But nothing outshines the kids pleasure in seeing these things and playing in the fountains.  I hope I always they will never lose that ability to feel such joy at the simple things.  I want them to always see the world with such wonder and awe because it is those things that let you see so many wonderful things around you when you need to most.  And it lets me see those things all over again so that I remember as well.

I think the giraffe was expecting more food...

I know there is glass there but I couldn't help taking a step back as she came towards me.

Gary & Gretchen's Wedding

Ceremony: Granger Missionary Church - Granger, Indiana
Reception: Greencroft - Goshen, Indiana

I don't know what other people thinks makes a good party but I know I especially enjoy a wedding reception where the people there love to dance.  Add in some great music, great food and beautiful decorations, well it doesn't get much better.  A little different than other wedding I have shot, Gary and Gretchen had food stations with fruit, bread and fondue.  They even had a chocolate fountain!  Throw in some hot latin tunes and I danced around the reception as I took photographs.

Added to such a great party was one of the best ceremonies I have ever been to.  The bride's father precided over the ceremony so not only was it beautiful and touching, it showed a father truly giving his daughter away to her husband.  His humor and warmth carried the day. 

Fun, touching, and romantic, this wedding had it all in spades!

Mmmm...nothing like a red corvette!

This look so good, I think I need some chocolate just looking at them.