Shot this wedding for Abby Rose photo. Another wedding at addison oaks, Michigan. This one had a totally different twist. They had different food stations for the dinner, different carnival games it was pretty amazing. The couple were theater people and everyone who did a toast about Tommy, the groom, mentioned he was a creative genius.

The usual Addison Oaks Ceremony Site

One bride Michelle Leroy-Didimenco

They played bocce ball after the wedding. Immediately after getting married.

They made a lego box for their gifts. They loved Legos.

They had carnival games at the wedding. This one was fill or bust.

Card sharks. Sort of like from the price is right. I think thats where it’s from.

This one was a throw the ball in the cups game. The prizes would be in the cups.

Dancing with the father.

Scott and Stephanie are a wonderful couple. I had the opportunity to shoot their wedding while second shooting for Abby Rose Photo of Ann Arbor, Michigan. They’re very energetic and just fun and inventive. I’ll explain examples later. This wedding was quite a long one. I shot for 10 hours or so to the very very end. But wow it was an amazing wedding.

This was shot during the ceremony. This is Stephanie and Scott.  Never thought of it until now but I guess most catholic church ceremonies have the bride and groom seated. This makes for better pictures. That way I don’t just get the side of their face and the back of their head.

Abby was getting her cards at this moment and I just snapped this right then and there.  I was lucky the light was perfect.

This is Scott. Grabbed this shot  while they were photographing  formals in front of marygove college in Detroit.

This is the bus that took them around town. It was huge.Of the nicest bus’ I’ve rode. They even got the magnet to stick to the side.

This was shot during Formals inside the church. Right after the ceremony.

This is Mary Grove College’s Chapel. This shot was directed by Abby. It was a duh moment and took me a while to think about her instructions. I’m glad I’ve upgraded cameras. I get to shoot these crazy wide angle views.

I caught this moment while waiting for the Maiden of Honor to come off the bus. It was dreadfully hot that day and they all were cooling off in the bus.  I like this shot because of her expression of malaise and the flowing of her dress and probably also because I’m a fan of very geometric and simple photos. It bothers me to death when photos are crooked. I had to straighten this one a little. Probably because she took me by surprise and I jumped a little.

This is probably one of my favorite photo of the day. Scott did this dance kissed her bride then took her garter off. Most inventive and creative garter pulling ever. I applaud Scott.  I love the moment and the light.

I wish I could show more photos but I think i’ll cap it at nine. The reception was ridiculously fun to photograph. I think thats my favorite part of the day and what I’m best at.

Hopefully I can crash now. I have insomnia. Tomorrow is a big day. 14 hours of photography coverage with Jonathan Thrasher Photography.

This was from a couple weekends back with Abby Rose Photo.

This is Stephanie the bride. She looked gorgeous that day.

I caught this one outside while the guys were smoking. It was quite a beautiful August day.

The wedding ceremony was at Hope Lutheran Church of Farmington Hills. It’s a beautiful church. I’ve always passed it on my way to work but now I’ve been inside of it finally.

This is Darren at the alter. I kept forgetting his name until I just associated it with McCarty the Redwings Grind Line hockey player of the late nineties and early 2000s. Wow, those were great hockey years. I used to watch lots of games and know everyones numbers oh man.

This is Stephanie with her father.

Darren was smart. He waited like a tiger for his bride to plunge the cake into his mouth and in return — a nice cake all over the face! Oh man that never gets old for me.

I caught this shot during hors’dourve (sp?) hour at Wabeek Country Club. I was anticipating and waiting for a shot like this all evening with the beautiful orange sun casting long silhouettes on the walls everywhere it just seemed like it had to happen. This was inspired by a recent Reuters blog post about how silhouettes can add content and depth to your picture.

What was uncanny about this wedding was that Mike was the best man. Mike and I worked at target back in the day. One of the bridesmaids I worked with as well; Erica. Thats because Mike and Erica are married. I worked for target for 4 years while toward the end of high school all the way into my sophomore year of college. Those were fun days! Oh and mike gave an excellent speech about how Stephanie and Darren are alike. They like football.

Had a blast with the wedding party. Their wedding was held all at the gem theater in Detroit right across from Ford Field. These are the photos I’ve second shot for Abby Rose Photo.

The wedding was cool. The two used to work at guitar center. Thus the flying V guitar cake.

John the Groom.

Becky the bride

The wedding party in front the Gem Theater in Detroit

Right by front of Tiger Stadium in Detroit

Another one of Becky on the dance floor.

Smokes

Fire with your fireworks sir?

I told myself I should only choose 5 photos. It was really tough. I spent a good half an hour picking what was in and out and went back and forth. So I just was like whatever. Just throw these up. I could be doing something more enjoyable. Like eating ice cream cake. Abby Rose Photo came to assist me too.

So here is to five (plus one more. Couldn’t leave that last one out).

Brian Secord before the ceremony

I guess Lindsay is great with children.

Lindsay and the Bouquet Toss.

Brian with the Garter Toss. I caught a photo of it in mid-air luckily. I love the expression of the people in the back.

Probably my most favorite photo of all of them. This was my day after shoot in Kensington Park, Michigan.

Last one in Kensington park. The bonus track one.

I second shot for the wonderful and very delightful Abby Rose Photo last weekend at this kids Bar Mitzvah. I’ve never shot a bar mitzvah before but accepted willingly. I’ll be shooting for Abby a lot in July and August. Check out her blog: http://www.xanga.com/abbyrosephoto.

The bar mitzvah was held at the beautiful 32nd floor of the Gaurdian building in Detroit, Michigan. It had such a beautiful view. I was just so seduced by it.
As for the photos check it out:

This is the bar mitzvah boy. He’s pretty adorable. He reminds me of corey matthews.

So much excitement on the dance floor. The band did very well.

He was an adorable grandfather. I wish I had one like him! (my grandfathers had passed away when I was really little) with such a warm smile

The band’s frontman. He was most excellant! He knew the hora very well.

I love his expression and hers too!

Reminds me of a Renaissance painting

Oh man the food was most excellent!

Till next time. Cheers!

-Chris

http://www.holymoleephoto.com