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Derek is a Photographer out of Royal Oak, Michigan, specializing in Weddings, Portraits, and Events!

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 likeView full post »

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&#View full post »

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 CiderView full post »

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” toView full post »

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 WeddingView full post »

Cyber Monday 2012 Canvas Sale! :: Royal Oak Wedding Photographer

1. I’ve always wanted to do a cyber-monday sale! (technically, this sale lasts a week…but I wanted to giveView full post »

Katie + Chris – A US Marine Wedding :: by Derek Cookson Photography

It is a little unusual to not be able to meet the groom until the wedding day itself, especially since Katie and I hadView full post »

Alex – Senior Portraits ::by Derek Cookson Photography

Alex was a little quiet when we first started shooting….I couldn’t tell if it was him being nervous or meView full post »

Theatre Bizarre 2012 – Detroit of the Living Dead.

*Due to the *Mature Rating* of some of these photos, I just wanted to put them on a private page.If you’re here, I’mView full post »

Alpena Wedding of Monica + Adam – Derek Cookson Photgraphy

Monica and Adam were getting married, and MAN did they show me how they do it in Northern Michigan – Alpena to beView full post »

Fun Family Photos at Yates Cider Mill!

My first trip to the Yates Cider Mill this year was fun, with 3 beautiful kids keeping us all on our toes, with theView full post »

Devon + Jordan GIANT wedding in Ann Arbor – Sneak Peek! ::Royal Oak Wedding Photographer::

Devon and Jordan had one HECK of a party in Ann Arbor for their wedding, and I was SO glad to be along for the ride! IView full post »

Jessica + Ryan Addison Oaks Wedding – Romeo Michigan

Jessica and Ryan were a BLAST to hang out with on their wedding day! Not only did they have a beautiful place to getView full post »

Nadine + Mike Get Married! ::Royal Oak Wedding Photography

When I first talked about Nadine on her engagement post, I mentioned how much of a fantastic dancer she was….onView full post »

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