Frank & Nidhi - Two Cultures become One

One of my favorite things about shooting weddings is the variety of customs and cultures I get to experience.  This was my first taste of an Indian wedding and I have to admit I loved it!  The colors, the textures, the details, I just can't get over it.  Even more wonderful was the addition of a few Chinese customs from the groom's side.  Seeing such a harmonious blending of two lives and two cultures is an wonderful experience and although I wasn't able to actually shoot the wedding (which took place in Aruba) being a small part of this was worthwhile. 

This reception took place at the Fort Wayne Country Club where the food was delicious, the atmosphere and service are great and the trees looked beautiful. A warm fall evening and live band made for an great night that had everyone dancing. I can only hope to experience a complete wedding one day, especially if it happens to take place in Aruba again.

 

Matt & Angelina - Wedding and Cool Decor

Matt and Angelina were married on a one of those days when the sky is dark with rain clouds and you keep looking up wondering when it will all hit.  None the less, these two managed to have a gorgeous wedding.  With beautiful stained glass, Fremont United Methodist Church made for a beautiful ceremony.  I just love how light comes through stained glass.  The reception took place at Glendarin Hills Golf Club and we took golf carts out to some beautiful locations on the course.  We just managed to beat the rain when everyone was seated for dinner but once those clouds cleared, that sunset was amazing.  One of the best parts of a wedding is the decor that every couple choses to represent them.  Take a close look at the table vases to see something a little unique and quite unexpected. 

 

 

Brothers, College and Senior Pics

My little brother turned 18 a few weeks ago.  Guess he isn't so little anymore.  Now he is making decisions about college and his future and I can only hope all those dreams he has will come true.  Of course as a senior in high school, I had the wonderful opportunity to shoot his senior photos (like he would have it any other way) and of course as his favorite sister in the whole wide world I got him to do some photos for me.  I had this idea in my head and although it was rainy and cold, he grudgingly agreed to let me do some night shots.  I love being a bossy big sister!  In the end, he got some cool shots, and I got spend some time having a few laughs with my little brother.