As a wildlife photographer & journalist, my goals are to educate and bring to life a glimpse of nature most people never get to see. My interest in wildlife is riveted in Africa with special emphasis on the complex relationships of species, their environments, intelligence, and behavior. Most of the information published on the natural history of wildlife has been derived from a combination of folklore, inadequate studies and the unwillingness of man to admit his less than superior status as part of the natural world. Event photography gives me the opportunity to experience the things other people do that I might not have experienced on my own. There is something special that happens when interacting with people at events such as weddings, festivals, tournaments, and other celebrations. Slideshow presentations are a very powerful vehicle for passing on knowledge and understanding to the general public, but not everyone will have the mindset and willingness to take in a new way of