The Inn at St. John’s Wedding Photographs – Plymouth Michigan – Blanca & Tim 1/21/2012

The Inn At St. John

Blanca & Tim – videographyThe Inn at St. John’s is one of our favorite places to photograph and this day was no different with the fresh snow and blue skies. We had a lot of time between the ceremony and reception so there are two versions of the Same Day Edit.  The first we put together is more like most of the Same Day Edits done to one song.  The longer version is the one we projected at the reception with only minor changes.

Wedding Ceremony –  The Inn at St. John’s Chapel, Plymouth Michigan.

Wedding Photography – Around the Ground of The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth Michigan
Wedding Reception – Judea Ballroom,  The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth Michigan

Visit out website at Craig David Butler Studios

Map us with this link 410 E. Main St., Northville Michigan 48167
734.560.3115

Same Day Edit – Shortened Version


Music used with permission through SongFreedom.com
Colbie Caillat – Brighter Than The Sun

Full Same Day Edit – with only minor changes


Music used with permission through SongFreedom.com
Ian Britt – Believe
Jeff Radford – Would You
Colbie Caillat – Brighter Thank The Sun

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Michigan Country Wedding – Brenda & Tommy – 9/17/11

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VOTE TODAY – Wedding Photographer Michigan – Hour Detroit Best Of 2012!!!

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Detroit Michigan Wedding Photographs – Kristen & Scott – 11/12/11

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Wedding Preparation: Kristen’s parents house Michigan
Wedding Ceremony - The Roostertail, Detroit Michigan
Wedding Photography –  The Ren Cen, and various areas around Detroit Michigan
Wedding Reception –  The Roostertail, Detroit Michigan

See Kristen & Scott’s Same Day Edit by clicking here

Visit out website at Craig David Butler Studios

Map us with this link 410 E. Main St., Northville Michigan 48167
734.560.3115

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The frill of the de feet, Kristen's shoe

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Kristen and Scott Dressed at the Marriott in the Ren Cen - Awesome View

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From the suite and the Detroit Vista

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Great window light

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A few formal images of Kriten

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Grandma

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The light was just perfect from most of the window in the Marriott

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At Comerica Park Detroit Michigan

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Some fun photos

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on the ledge at the Detroit Institute of Arts

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Great opportunities abound just off of Woodward north of the City

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some of the decorations inside the Roostertail

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The Seating Chart

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Exterior of the Roostertail

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The ceremony site

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With the roostertail in full tilt behind them

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I just love the reaction to the Same Day Edit

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Using the video light during the first dance

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Detroit Michigan Wedding Photographs – Eddie & Maggie – 11/5/11

Eddie & Maggie -Wedding Photography and videography – We were all over Detroit and even went to Ann Arbor for Photos.  Ceremony at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Detroit Michigan.  Then off to the Campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where both Maggie and Eddie graduated and finally back to the Colony Club back in Detroit.

Wedding Preparation: Westin Book Cadillac, Detroit Michigan
Wedding CeremonySts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Detroit Michigan
Wedding Photography –  The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Wedding Reception – The Colony Club, Detroit Michigan

Visit out website at Craig David Butler Studios

Map us with this link 410 E. Main St., Northville Michigan 48167
734.560.3115

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Detail of Maggies Gown

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Reception Favors with photo from your truly

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Eddie

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Maggie looked so amazing

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The Sign out front of the Sts Peter and Paul Church Detroit

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The oldest church in Detroit - Sts Peter and Paul

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Pew Decorations

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Maggie and her father making the stroll

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The interior of Sts Peter and Paul - Beautiful

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Inside the Law quad at University of Michigan - on a perfect day

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Another photo inside the law quad

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I just love the stone work and texture

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on the steps of the Student Union

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Back at the Colony Club - the Cake

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The table decor

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Maggie and Eddie entered and went right into their first dance

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Dancing from the Colony Club balcony

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Mel Ball and the colors brought the wedding party up for a song

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Detroit Michigan Wedding Photographs – Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) – Chelsea & Kent – 10/14/11

Chelsea & Kent -Wedding Photography and videography – Chelsea was referred to us by the Father of one of our most memorable weddings back 4 years ago.

Preparation, Wedding Ceremony and Reception were at the beautiful Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit Michigan.  We have been there several times and always look forward to the stunning views from the roof of the facility (Tiger fireworks, the Ren Cen and the Fox Theatre are all absolutely beautiful from the roof).

Wedding Ceremony –  The Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Michigan

Wedding Photography – Various areas around the DAC and outside.
Wedding Reception – Main Ballroom, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Michigan

See Chelsea and Kent’s Same day Edit by Clicking here.

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Exterior of the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC)

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The florist did a great job on all aspects of the flowers

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Chelsea & the girls embellishment on the sleeve of the warmups they received as gifts

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Chelsea's Earrings

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Kent's cufflinks - big Tiger fans

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One of the flower girls

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Chelsea looked so beautiful - but she is naturally photogenic.

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The meeting

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Photos around the DAC

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Just in front of the DAC

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During the formal photos one of the Ring Bearers cut loose - of course it was with a little prodding

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The Reception / Ballroom - Old world beauty

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The makeshift ceremony room

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The new Mr. & Mrs Peterson exiting the ceremony

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During their first dance

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A moment during the Mother Son Dance - there was not a dry eye in the house

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Chelsea's brother is a song writer in Nashville and performed a song he wrote for Chelsea.

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The DAC Roof Vista

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Plymouth Michigan Wedding Photographs – The Inn at St. John – Grace & Matthew

Grace & Matthew -Wedding Photography and videographyThe Inn at St. John’s is one of our favorite places to photograph!

Wedding Ceremony –  The Inn at St. John’s Chapel, Plymouth Michigan.

Wedding Photography – Around the Ground of The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth Michigan
Wedding Reception -The Atrium Ballroom, The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth Michigan

See Grace & Matt’s Same Day Edit by Clicking here

Visit out website at Craig David Butler Studios

Map us with this link 410 E. Main St., Northville Michigan 48167
734.560.3115

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Jimmy Choo

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Nothing but elegance surrounded Grace & Matt details

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Matt in prep

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Exterior of the Inn at St. John's Plymouth

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I love this photo of Grace -

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This was Grace's father writing out his speech

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Grace & Mom

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Isn't this awesome at Grace's dad dared to look over at his soon to be married daughter

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In the gardens at St. John's

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Matt & the guys

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The marble provides such a great reflection in the Chapel

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One Word - Elation

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Following the formals

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To the Grotto for the traditional Korean ceremony

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At the end of the first dance. This was pretty neat because Emily my daughter (the second shooter) look at this shot in camera and couldn't believe I had captured such a great motion blur.

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At the end of the night in the elevator - excuse me guys photographer still in attendance

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Ring Bearer whoops I mean Ring Master who really wants to be a bearer when you can be a master! Peace

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The very popular M&M with images and text


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Michigan Wedding Photographs – Dearborn Inn – Michigan – Katie & Nathan

Katie & Nathan -Wedding Photography  - Wedding photography, Wedding Ceremony and Reception all at the Dearborn Inn, Dearborn Michigan.

Wedding CeremonyDearborn Inn, Dearborn Michigan – East Garden (Gazebo)
Wedding Photography – Around the Grounds of the Dearborn Inn, Dearborn Michigan
Wedding Reception – The Alexandria Ballroom, The Dearborn Inn, Dearborn Michigan

Visit out website at Craig David Butler Studios

Map us with this link 410 E. Main St., Northville Michigan 48167
734.560.3115

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Dearborn Inn East Ceremony Grounds - Dearborn Michigan

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Katie's Gown - Awesome day with the colors beginning to change.

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Stone tradition

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Great photo of Nathan

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Messing around with the Bridesmaids

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During the ceremony in the East Ceremony Grounds

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Cake

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The formals

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The guys

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Since the colors were just beginning to change we took full advantage

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We had so much fun messing around on the grounds of the Dearborn Inn

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During Katie & Nathan's first dance.

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A great day was had by all.

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Twin Lakes Wedding Photographs Michigan – Jill & Stephan – 9/11/11

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Michigan Wedding Photographs – The Things I love

As I was reviewing images from the past year I came across “THOSE” moments. The moments that make doing what I do and the ability to perceive and capture those moments so rewarding. With two amazing daughters myself I have to admit I am probably more sensitive to the dynamics of the family bond. Those interactions and those fleeting moments that tell such an incredible story of such an important day.

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An awesome split second captured.

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The beauty of a glowing bride on her wedding day as she prepares for this moments she has dreamed of for many years.

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One of my favorite moments is interacting with the bridal party and making the experience so much more enjoyable.

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The moment of a father realizing his now grown daughter is ready to start a family of her own.

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Dad's first look of his daughter in her gown

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While I am not a fan of the head cut off photo's that have become popular this tells a story. The passion of the groom as he holds his new bride firmly as she responds.

It’s this perception, this passion and sensitivity to the human experience that allows me to develop such incredibly powerful images at each and every session.

Several years ago I put a post out on this blog that was entitled The most meaningful post I have ever made – as every year we realize the responsibility we hold in capturing such an important event in a way that is truly unique to us and you.

So it is with post that I want to thank everyone that has given us the opportunity to be such a meaningful part of your lives. Bonnie and I sincerely appreciate you!

Craig

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Detroit Michigan Wedding Photographs – Westen Book Cadillac – Bill & Nina – 10/01/11

Bill & Nina -Wedding Photography and videography – Bill & Nina, have turned out to be such great friends so it was with pleasure we had the opportunity to capture their Wedding photography, Videography and Produce the Same Day Edit at the Reception.

After several changes we ended up starting at their ceremony site, Fort Street Presbyterian Church, instead of the The Westin Book Cadillac.

There were several very cool things Nina & Bill incorporated, including “Cookie” as the mascot, Bills European tie and a song Bill and his band performed for Nina at the Reception in the The Westin Book Cadillac.

Wedding Ceremony –  Fort Street Presbyterian Church, Detroit Michigan
Wedding Photography – Several Areas around Detroit, Michigan
Wedding Reception – The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Michigan

Bill & Nina’s Review of us on Wedding Channel / The Knot:

AMAZING   posted 10/31/2011

I was just married on October 1st, and had my album review last weekend.  I can not say enough praises about Craig and his work. I have to say it was the single best “purchase or investment” for the wedding.  It was absolutely amazing having not only photos of the wedding but video footage available for not only our guests but us at the reception in our Same Day Edit!  We have several friends who work with video editing and were shocked at the quality of the work- especially since it was from our ceremony that day.  It still is one of the moments we enjoyed the most- viewing our ceremony for the first time together, with our guests.  Craig captures moments that you don’t even remember!   We are still getting complements from family and friends.  Both on our Same Day Edit but also all our photos who were posted only a few days after the wedding.  His work is amazing.  The images are breath taking! Here we are almost a month from the wedding and now more than ever we are thrilled that we have all the special moments of our day captured for our lifetime together!  Everything else is for one day, but our amazing photos we will have and love for years to come!

Visit out website at Craig David Butler Studios

Map us with this link 410 E. Main St., Northville Michigan 48167
734.560.3115

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Exterior of Fort Street Presbyterian Church

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Inside Fort Street Presbyterian, Such Beautiful woodwork throughout

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The guys for the album cover

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This was quite priceless, I asked Nina's mom to look at her and she kind of broke down and then Nina gave this reassuring hug.

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Cookie - The mascot

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This was so great, Nina's Dad's reaction to seeing her in the gown for the first time.

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Stunning!

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The Exit following the ceremony at Fort Street Presbyterian - Nina later told us she found petals everywhere

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Having fun around Detroit

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I love this shot - the angle of the photo and the veil it works to perfection

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modeling his European Tie

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An incredibly awesome day on Belle Isle albeit really cold and windy. I think all are thankful we endured for some of the most incredible images ever.

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This was one of my favorites as well

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This was one of those photos I took several because of that incredible sky.

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The Bridesmaids Bouquets

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Inside the reception hall at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Michigan

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Reaction to the Same Day Edit videography at the reception

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A moment during their first dance

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Using the available light as flair catching the right moment during the first dance

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Photo of Bill playing the song written for Nina. You have to watch for the music video for this song including scenes from their day

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Forever and Always

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Twin Lakes Wedding Photographs Michigan – Jill & Stephan – 9/11/11
Detroit Michigan Wedding Photographs – Kristen & George – 09/10/11

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Plymouth Michigan Wedding Photographs – Meeting House Grand Ballroom – Kelly & Matt 9/24/2011

Kelly & Matt -Wedding Photography and videography – Kelly & Matt came to us through our good friend and past wedding and portrait client Anika at Salon Domani!

I was really looking forward to Kelly and Matt’s wedding as they were both so much fun during their engagement session.

Our Day Started at the beautiful St. Thomas A’Becket – Canton Michigan.  Kelly had already had her hair and makeup done and arrived ready to pop into her gown.  We were trying something a little different with a hybrid photo video fusion with possibly a Same Day Edit. Following the ceremony we headed to downtown Plymouth Michigan and took several photos.  Then walked to the Meeting House Grand Ballroom, Plymouth Michigan where I have to admit Randy topped himself with the most incredible filet I believe I have ever had.

The day was a total success!

Wedding Ceremony –  St. Thomas A’Becket – Canton Michigan
Wedding PhotographyDowntown Plymouth Michigan
Wedding Reception – Meeting House Grand Ballroom, Plymouth Michigan

See Kelly & Matt’s Next Day Edit by clicking here

Kelly & Matt’s review of us over at the Wedding Channel / The Knot:
OH MY GOSH!
posted 10/15/2011
There really are NO WORDS to describe Craig and Bonnie! From the moment we met Craig and began working with him he began to get a sense of what my husband and I were looking for in our wedding photos. He makes you feel so relaxed and at ease & the fact that he got my husband to relax and smile naturally in pictures is a feat all in its own! He has such a great eye for detail and when he reviews your photos with you you look at some of his shots and just say “Wow! I didn’t even realize this moment was happening!” But he manages to capture every beautiful moment and then some. And his same day edits, just go to his blog and check them out because they speak for themselves! If you don’t want same old boring posed pictures then Craig is the man to call!

Visit out website at Craig David Butler Studios

Map us with this link 410 E. Main St., Northville Michigan 48167
734.560.3115

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The Exterior of the Beautiful St. Thomas A' Beckett in Canton Michigan

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I thought these embellishments on the Bridesmaids Dresses were pretty cool

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Kelly - I loved this shot

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The Wedding Programs

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The vows during the ceremony

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A iittle creative lighting after the family groupings

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Along Hines Drive in Livonia for the only trees that had begun the change colors

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This reminds me of Lawrence Welk for some reason.

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What an absolutely beautiful day and the clouds provided so much texture.

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Messing around with Kelly and Matt

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In the always crowded Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth.

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Centerpieces at the Reception

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I thought the cake provided a simple elegance

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The Dan Rafferty Band - always great!

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One of the other singers of the band along with Derek and Dan in the background

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some awesome treats were served later in the evening

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The final image of the evening - basking in the glow of awesomeness!

Other Recent Wedding Photography Events:
Troy Michigan Wedding Photographs, St. Thomas More / Petruzzello’s – Shaelyn & Dan – 9/9/11
Dearborn Inn Wedding Photographs – Michigan – Jeremy & Ashley 9.3.11
Ann Arbor Wedding Photographs – Michigan – Megan & Mike
Michigan Wedding Photos – Colony Club – Historic Trinity Lutheran Detroit – Katie & Dan
Michigan Wedding Photographer – Lovett Hall Wedding – Cristy & Joe

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