Andrea and James’ wedding is definitely one of my favorites this year!  I really believe that because they allowed me to photograph the wedding almost 100% in my documentary style, I was able to be at my best!  As you can see below from the getting ready photos, they went about their day without worrying about the camera and the results are wonderful!  Spontaneous, creative, meaningful moments were found and this only enhanced my ability throughout the remainder of the day!  Andrea and James had a beautiful wedding!  It was fun, full of life, ornate and celebratory!  The day began with my meeting up with the bride and groom at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, where they were getting ready.  We then headed up Woodward to nearby St. Hugo’s Catholic Church in Bloomfield Hills – always a favorite location for wedding ceremonies!  I have photographed a lot of weddings there, but the photo above of Andrea downstairs, and the guests walking into the sanctuary above her , is an original.  I can’t believe I’ve never caught this image before but I love the contrast of seeing two scenes at once!!!  After the ceremony, we headed over to James’s country club, Pine Lakes in Orchard Lake.  After a break was taken by Andrea and James and some last minute touchups with hair and makeup, the couple were greeted by their loving and energetic guests in the dining room!

A couple of notes:  Andrea comes from a musical family as her father is an accomplished singer and band leader.  You can see photos of he and his band below.  Also, their good friend Royce the Voice serenaded them at the ceremony and reception with his band.  He is a favorite in Detroit and his vocals are legendary!  Enjoy my favorite photos below as well as the highlight slideshow at the bottom of this post.