As a primary shooter, I don’t often have many opportunities to shoot alongside another photographer in the “second” position. So, when my friend Ray of Ray Anthony Photography put out the call for a second shooter to help with a big Indian wedding up near Detroit, I thought, well, that’s pretty close and I’d love the chance to play second fiddle, so I messaged him right away and we were all set.
The wedding took place at The Henry, an amazingly luxurious hotel in Dearborn, outside of Detroit. Since I drove up the night before and had an early morning start with the groom, I decided to stay there. Oh my. The place was all marble and phenomenal artwork – truly a gorgeous hotel. And my bed was pretty darn comfy too.
So, in the morning, I started with a ceremony for the groom which culminated in lots of dancing as he rode the horse up to the entrance to the hotel to start the actual wedding ceremony. I’ve shot a couple Indian weddings but neither one had a horse, so I was very excited since I love animals. This horse was pretty and I would sneak little opportunities to pet his nose and talk to him.
After the ceremony was a long break during the day and then on to the evening festivities where I started up again with the bride getting ready for round 2. She was absolutely stunning and her outfits were beautiful and ornate.
Thank you, Ray, my friend, for inviting me to shoot this wedding with you! I look forward to other opportunities to work together!
