Derek Cookson Photography – Royal Oak, MI Wedding and Portrait Photographer

WELCOME!

My philosophy of "Life, Laughter, and Love" was inspired by my wife when she had it engraved in my wedding ring, always there to remind me what's important. It's also what guides me to capture what I do, when I have a camera in my hand.

Friends will ask me if I consider it work, but I ask, how can it be? When I am blessed to be able to share such wonderful moments in peoples lives, to be shared forever, I can't call it work, but I can tell you it's the best job in the world. And I would love to share it with you!

-Derek

4.23.13

Courtney + Jacob – Engagement Photos at Comerica Park in Detroit!

Courtney and Jacob know what they like – They like the Detroit Tigers (so we went to Comerica Park), they like Mustangs (He’s got a REALLY cool one), and they like each other! So what better way to spend an afternoon with a few of their favourite things?We had fun, had some laughs, and celebrating some of the fun places in Detroit!

Don’t forget to check out the FACEBOOK PAGE for more fun engagement photos at http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography ! Hit ‘LIKE’ and wish them a huge CONGRATULATIONS on their upcoming wedding!

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3.7.13

The Owen Family – Winter Family Photo Fun! ::Royal Oak Wedding Photographer::

Andy is a personal friend of mine, as well as a colleague – He’s a great wedding videographer who I don’t get to work with quite enough! (It’s true, check out his website at www.owenvideo.com!)

This time, I got to turn the camera on Andy and his beautiful family, in the wonderful Kensington Metropark! We had more than a few laughs that day, and he even texted me later to tell me how much I wore them out!

Hit LIKE over on the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography to tell them how cute their kids are, check out his website if you need video (I would LOVE more chances to work with him at weddings!) and don’t forget to check out even more fun family photos at dcooksonphoto.com!

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March 27, 2013 - 3:40 pm

jennifer buehrer - Agh! SO cute! I want mine done now!

2.28.13

Fenton Farm Family Fun – The White Family! ::Metro Detroit Family Photography::

Back in the fall, I had the chance to go with the beautiful White family to have some fun at one of my favourite Cider Mill/Farm locations around, Spicer’s Orchard in Fenton Michigan!

Not only did we have a blast that morning, but their little boy “B” showed me the real meaning of energy! I knew he wouldn’t stay still for all the photos (he’s quite literally jumping right off the page!), and I think that’s what makes them so much more fun! Love it!

Enjoy the beautiful family, share a few smiles, and hit “LIKE” if you want to leave them a comment! Don’t forget to check out more fun photography (funtography?) over on the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography !

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1.15.13

Announcing “Conquer Your Camera” Classes by Derek Cookson Photography!

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1.15.13

Undergoing Changes! Royal Oak Wedding Photographer Blog

As some of you might have noticed, over the last little while, I am undergoing a massive “makeover” to update my live, my business, and my photography – Everything! I always felt the old site layout and colours were a little…dark for my liking, so I’m freshening things up a bit, and I hope that you bear with me if the site looks a little…disjointed, while I work on it. It will only take a few days to get everything in line, but when it’s done, I can’t WAIT to share so much more with you! Thank you for your patience, and to sound cliche….don’t mind the dust! Construction going on!

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12.20.12

Amy + Ray Engagement photos in Windsor Ontario – One Hot Evening! ::Derek Cookson Photography::

Amy and Ray were only in town for a few days from Victoria, BC, (she was a bridesmaid in Sarah and Jason’s Wedding!) and we lucked out with a beautiful evening that looked more summer than fall…except the HEAT was brought on by THESE TWO!

We went for a little walk around downtown Windsor, stopped in at a cool bar, (Villians!) and just generally looked smoking hot along the way. Wish the happy couple a huge CONGRATULATIONS towards their upcoming wedding, and don’t forget to check it out on the facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography so you can hit ‘LIKE’ on them all!