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    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

DAY ONE of the Epic wedding between Monica and Amit!

Today, the preview is showing the Mehndi Ceremony, a tradition of an artist drawing intricate designs on the bride’s hands and feet – even hiding the Groom’s name in the designs on her right hand! Though this is the day before the wedding when many brides are nervous, Monica was surrounded by her loving family, delicious food, and so much fun/dancing/celebration that you couldn’t help but be swept up in the festivities! I myself was so caught up in the fun, I got a henna tattoo as well!

Stay Tuned for the huge preview of the wedding day in the next update, and don’t forget to hit “LIKE” over on the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography !

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Erynne and Josh got married! What a fun night this was, surrounded by great friends, loving family, and a beautiful setting, Erynne and Josh did it right…with smiles and love in their hearts! Wish the happy couple a BIG congratulations, and don’t forget to hit “LIKE” over on the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography !

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Michelle and Frank share a love of many things together… Italy, fun, and…minigolf! (Miniputt, Putt-Putt, whatever you call it!)

So when they asked me what to do for their engagement photos, was there any other choice? We had a lot of fun that day, and sweat a few buckets from the heat, but in the end, you can see the smiles, and the genuine love between them, and I can’t WAIT to share in their special day with them to capture all the fun!

Don’t forget to hit “LIKE” over on the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography !

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Megan and Brandon said their memories together started at the local bar “The Loop” in downtown Windsor Ontario, and they spent a lot of time just walking around.. So what’s exactly what we did!

We started our walk one warm summer evening outside The Loop, and ended up along the Riverfront! (we MAY have hopped into the fountain at Caesar’s Windsor too…but I don’t have any knowledge of this…hehe)

Along the way they shared their love, their affection, and their stories of their relationship. Wish the happy couple GOOD LUCK on their wedding day this fall, and don’t forget to hit “LIKE” over on the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography !

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Andy and Ashley, some of the biggest smiles I’ve had the privilege of sharing the day with! I knew it was going to be a special day when it started with one of the coolest pair of shoes I’ve seen on a bride in a long time! Along the way we visited a high school, shot alongside the always-fun Epic Motion video team, and ended up with the whole groom’s party in their tuxedo tee’s at the quaint Blossom Heath in St. Clair Shores…

Wish the happy couple a BIG congratulations and  don’t forget to hit LIKE over on the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography !

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Kori and Rod are engaged! I’ve known Kori since we were waaay back in high school, so it is SUCH an honour to be capturing her 2012 wedding….but before that, we got to hang out in Windsor’s beautiful Jackson Park and take some photos to show the love between her and Rod!

Enjoy the warm summery feel to the photos, and don’t forget to hit LIKE over on the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/derekcooksonphotography !

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