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When Julie and Mike came for the first consultation it turned out we were neighbors, living across each other, yet we’ve never met before! Julie found me through the online search. It’s amazing how Internet changed the way we do business nowadays.

Anyway, back to their marvelous wedding. The wedding was absolutely gorgeous and one can only imagine how much planning and work went into putting everything together.

Ceremony and reception was held at elegant Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan, which is just wonderful to photograph.

Mike and Julie decided to see each other before the ceremony and that was really cool, because we could cover B&G and family shots then, so the couple could enjoy the cocktail hour with their guests.

Some of my blog readers asked me what’s taking so long updating my blog, and as you can see I’m way behind and have a lot of catching up to do. I’m trying…

We had a pleasure to photograph a wedding of a super cool and sexy couple last weekend!

Kristin is Greek, Rick is British. They used to live in Fiji, and now they are moving to Caribbean. FIJI and CARIBBEAN! Tell me you wouldn’t like to have their life, at least for a while

They already got married in Fiji, and this was their ‘official wedding’. Here are some of my favorites:

Kristin looking amazing

Super quick post today.

It’s late and I’m tired but I want to post some images from Clay and Kristin’s fabulous wedding before they leave for the honeymoon on Monday.

Wedding ceremony: St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Wedding reception: San Marino Club in Troy, MI

What an amazing couple I had a pleasure to photograph yesterday!

I couldn’t wait for Amanda and CJ wedding ever since I photographed their engagement session last year.

We arrived at Amanda’s parents house to start the day photographing the bride, her family, and bridesmaids getting ready. When it was time for Amanda to attach her veil I could tell she started getting a little anxious. The idea that she’ll be a wife soon finally started to sink in

It’s a great privilege for a photographer, who is a total stranger no less, to be let into the family’s house to document all the tender moments that are happening while the family is preparing for the big day. Big thanks to David and Cel Yarber for having us and making us feel welcome in their fantastic house

After the beautiful ceremony the wedding party took off to have a couple drinks at the Union in downtown Clarkston.

Reception got a little emotional during speeches. At one point I had a tear in my eye when Amanda’s dad was speaking.

Overall, absolutely gorgeous wedding with perfect ingredients – tears of joy, laughter, amazing details, and great people.

Now some of the favorites:

Cel helping with the beautiful necklace that belonged to Amanda’s grandma.

Amanda plays with the camera Doesn’t she look like a model? – CJ is a very happy man

Amazing flowers

Reception: Oakhurst Golf and Country Club in Clarkston, Michigan

This was my first wedding at the Oakhurst Golf and Country Club in Clarkston, Michigan. Coincidentally I’m photographing Amanda and CJ’s wedding there next Saturday.

Thanks to its enormous windows Oakhurst lets beautiful natural light into the banquet room, which is a huge plus for photography.

Finally, let’s get to some shots.

This is the same concept I did at Katy and Matt’s wedding but I liked it enough to give it another shot

Last Friday I had a great pleasure photographing Matt and Katy’s wedding at the Henry Ford’s.

I first met with Katy at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn, MI where she was getting ready. Then quick ride to the Henry Ford as Katy and Matt rented a Ford T to drive around Greenfield Village before the ceremony. I loved the idea! Of course we stopped at a few locations to get some shots of the bride and groom. The ride lasted about one hour and then there was not much time to spare before the ceremony so we had to move quickly.

Henry Ford is one of my favorite locations to photograph weddings as it offers pretty lighting and countless interesting spots to use as a backdrop. Katy and Matt were such a good sports letting me photograph them in editorial style which I lately enjoy a lot in addition to my regular documentary style.

Congratulations again and enjoy the honeymoon!!!

Also, huge thanks to Duane Orris for helping me again. Dude, you rock!!! I really enjoy working with you.

Here are some of my favorites.

I absolutely adore this image. Possibly my favorite shot of the day.

Katy looking gorgeous

I enjoy the lighting in this image

I wanted to spotlight the bride in this image, but also give a hint of the groom in the frame. Video light hits Katy from the side silhouetting Matt.