Mr & Mrs Curtis

Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing Brittany and Victors wedding. I have known Brittany's family for about 13 years now. Her mother Ovida is part owner of Always Special Linens located on 10 Mile in Eastpointe .If you ever need linen give them a call .

The ceremony was held at St.Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Parish in Armada

The reception was held at the beautiful Mirage Elegant Banquets on 18 mile in Clinton Township. If your looking to hold an event call and ask for Fred he'll take care of you. And finally the flowers from Venetian , Jerry is one of the best , never disappoints.

I have to give this Wedding an A+. Did I mention Brittany is a teacher ? And Victor will be also real soon. Congrats you two, and thank you for inviting me to be a part of your special day, Enjoy your sneak peak !

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Trash or Treasure

What will you do with your Wedding Dress after the big day?

This is a question more and more Photographers are asking Brides.I have to admit I've been asking more then not lately. In fact Trash the Dress sessions are quickly becoming my favorite type of photo shoot . In 2001 John Michael Cooper had been credited with starting the now fast growing trend . Some say it started much earlier in Europe as a sign of the Bride never needing the Dress again and destroying it.What ever the case it is here and I think will be for some time. Most Brides don't truly want to trash or destroy their dress, but many do want to have a fun, fresh, and usually a little sexy photo shoot with it .Some want the experience but don't want to chance ruining the "real" dress. I have had Brides wear dresses bought at the thrift store.I also have two dresses in the studio that have been trashed and washed waiting to be trashed again.Yes, I put Wedding dresses in the washing machine. Nobody said you had to trash a Wedding dress. How many of you Ladies out there have a brides maid gown or two you will never wear again? I know what you can do with it. Here is a link to look at one of the books created from one of these fabulous sessions http://share1.sendtoprint.net/bshare.php?hashid=bb5bef84f3d8111239ad There is a poll at the bottom of my blog , trash or treasure?

Get Candid Detroit

I recently had a chance to attend an event in Detroit at the DIA. Five of the countries top Wedding Photographers Joe Buissink ,Jim Garner, Bambi Cantrell, Denis Reggie and Ken Sklute held an intense one day seminar. I had an incredible day talking with the group. I learned more about myself then I thought I would. Can't wait for my next Wedding. Here are some photos from the day I was working on shooting only available light.

Here are all five answering questions

Jim is a true artist his assistant took a picture of us

Here is Joe this man is truly amazing

Michelle and Philip

Meet Michelle and Phil. This gorgeous couple were married on May 8TH in Beautiful St. Croix. They came home to celebrate with family and friends that were unable to attend. We met at Heritage gardens for some pictures then , off to The Palazzo Grande for the party. Thank you guys for including me in the celebration. Here is just a peak at this very fun couple.