About this vendor
"Most people believe great photography is doing certain poses. We believe great photography is in the experience, the laughter, the moment - Unless you experience it you will never know!" - Craig David Butler.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
14-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2021.2020.+11 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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4.9
out of 5.0148 reviews
Craig and his photography team were entrusted with capturing the essence of our August wedding. While I acknowledge Craig's undeniable talent in producing beautiful photos, I feel ...
compelled to share my deeper concerns. My heartache doesn't stem from the quality of his work but rather from the imbalance in how he documented our special day, particularly regarding me and my family – a critical aspect, as I was one of the brides.
Inexplicably, my partner received an abundance of photos featuring her bridesmaids and her family, even including heartwarming outdoor shots. On the other hand, my own family had journeyed 2200 miles to be part of this cherished occasion, and yet, I lack individual photos with them. The snapshots with my bridesmaids are scarce, and I am left without full-length photos of myself.
On the wedding day, my anxiety grew as I observed Craig's apparent disorganization. He and his two support team members were conspicuously absent, leaving me feeling neglected in the bridal room. This situation resulted in rushed photos and left me with no choice but to request additional shots with my bridesmaids. When I later approached Craig regarding our missing photos, he attributed it to us not being ready. However, we were prepared and waiting in the bridal room, yet the opportunity slipped away.
Although the video created during dinner had its charm, I would have preferred a fair distribution of attention between photography and videography, ensuring that my side of the family received due consideration. If it weren't for my bridesmaids taking the initiative to request photos with our guests, we would have been without any documentation of those precious moments.
Given Craig's accolades, I admit to feeling taken aback by the disarray that unfolded on our wedding day. While Craig had been a pleasure to work with in the lead-up to the event, his performance on the day itself left me deeply disappointed and emotionally wounded. Regrettably, I cannot turn back time, and I find myself with an inadequate collection of photos to relive those cherished moments. I struggle to comprehend how he could justify neglecting an entire bride and her bridal family on such an important day.
I am sharing my heartfelt experience to caution future brides. I implore you to communicate your needs and expectations clearly with Craig and his team. No bride should have to look back on her wedding photos with sorrow due to their scarcity. I now possess no video footage of my outfit and no pictures with my beloved niece, and this loss continues to weigh heavily on my heart. I genuinely hope your wedding day surpasses mine in every way, but please remember to advocate for yourself and your dreams, for no amount of payment can guarantee a perfect outcome.
Sincerely, a disappointed and wounded bride
Craig, Monica and Matt did an INCREDIBLE job at my wedding on 10/14/23. They were so much fun to work with and I couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out. We had ALL of o...
ur photos back before we even returned from our honeymoon! The Same Day Edit video they played at our reception was truly amazing and was so special to show our guests more of the wedding day! I would give them the highest recommendation possible for wedding photography. Absolutely amazing!! THANK YOU CRAIG!
I cannot thank Craig David Butler for giving me the greatest gift of beautifully capturing my wedding day. The day was an absolute dream and now I can relive it time and time again...
through the moments he captured ... from my first look with my now husband, my daddy/daughter dance, photos of my grandparents and more that will always hold such a special place.
His guidance for posing and his eye for detail left us with pictures of our guests, special moments between myself and my husband, views of our venue and intricate details of flowers, jewelry and dancing.
Craig also did our videography and that is something I would recommend to all brides. The day goes by in a flash but the video allows you to relive the day, it's also a great memory to share with loved ones.
If you want photos from your special day that perfectly capture all of your emotions, joy and excitement ... then that is exactly what Craig can provide.
I am forever grateful for the way he capture my wedding day!
I cannot say enough good things about Craig, his process, his artistry and his employees. Every single photo is absolutely phenomenal. He has such an outstanding ability to capture...
all of the moments you want captured as a bride and so many more that you didn’t even think of. Craig was the first vendor we booked because we HAD to have him after we saw his work and we postponed with him 3 times through the pandemic—and it was worth every minute and dollar of it all. Everything they do is punctual and thought out. From the beginning meetings, to the day of and the review when creating your albums and spreads. I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for and everything we paid for exceeded our expectations. When the flowers have wilted and the dress no longer fits, you have your photos and your memories to look back on. Everything was captured to the fullest that day and I could not possibly be more thankful for the beautiful keepsakes we have. Thank you Craig & Katie for EVERYTHING.
Craig was great and easy to work with throughout the day. He helped to make sure everyone got organized and made taking photos fun and the time flew by. The photos and videos we go...
t turned out great and was easily one of our favorite vendors for our wedding.
Craig and his team were amazing to work with and the photos and video were so well done! Craig is super nice and definitely takes the time to get to know you and your partner and i...
t showed how comfortable we were in the photos! Highly recommend the same-day edit video — we received so many comments on how guests have never seen that done and how different and cool it was! We also worked with Craig on the wedding photo album and he did such a great job with the layout!
We could not have chosen a better photographer for our wedding. Not only does he make taking pictures fun and comfortable, but he is also extremely easy to get ahold of and very fl...
exible. We chose to do the same day video and people still rave to this day how cool it was and what a great job Craig and his team did putting it together. Craig is truly a professional and knows what he’s doing, you won’t have to worry about a single thing when it comes to pictures or video if you chose Craig for your special day. He really did capture every detail, some I wouldn’t have even thought to capture. Lastly, he got our wedding pictures and video to us within a week for previews pictures and less than a month for full pictures and video!
Craig and his team were wonderful to work with.
The pictures were delivered in time- they were absolutely breathtaking.
His work during the same day edit video had all my wedding g...
uests in tears.
He was there on the agreed time. Very professional and patient with my crazy family that wouldn’t stop asking for pictures.
Him and his team had a smile on their face the entire day.
We highly recommend him and his team for your future wedding.
Thank you Craig !
My husband and I met Craig back in the fall of 2021. During our meeting, he took a lot of time getting to know us, which we really appreciated. We knew right away we wanted Craig...
to take our wedding photos and videos. From our engagement session to our wedding day, Craig David Butler Studios created a fun and comfortable experience (my husband and I are very awkward in front of the camera lol)!
Another fun bonus was the same day highlight reel! My husband and I knew about it, but we kept it a surprise from our guests. The video was absolutely beautiful!!
I highly recommend anyone to hire Craig David Butler Studios for their wedding!
After seeing the impeccable work Craig did for my brother’s wedding, I knew that I not only wanted but needed Craig’s expertise at my own wedding. Craig and his daughter make an am...
azing team and they went above and beyond to create such a special memory for my husband and I. They delivered a beautiful Same Day Edit video during our reception, with only a short period of time to pull that together after the ceremony. I was also incredibly impressed at how quickly we got all of our pictures and video footage back. We had all of our digital files within 1.5 weeks after our wedding date. I can not tell you how many people reached out to us saying they had to wait at least 2 months before they received anything from their wedding photographer. I would quickly recommend Craig David Butler Studios to any bride who is looking for an exceptional photographer and videographer. Thank you Craig David Butler Studios for everything!
Having Craig David Butler photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. The planning process was simple and there were a lot of examples to see what we would l...
ike to have as well.
The day of was perfect. Both photographers were punctual, funny, and put everyone at ease. It made taking pictures less of awkward posed moment and more of us just enjoying the day. We have more pictures laughing and with genuine smiles than we ever thought I would have.
The same day reception video was a hit. Definitely get that! Everyone loved it and really got a chance to feel like they were there with us the whole day.
Overall, if we could have our wedding all over again, we'd definitely choose Craig David Butler photography.
We were all blown away with Craig and his team!!!! He made us feel so comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole day! He was so professional and fun at the same time! Our gues...
ts were so amazed that right after dinner he had put together an unbelievable video of us that started at our home and continued with our ceremony!!! I still can not watch that video without crying because he captured Everything and it was so perfect!! You NEED this guy as your photographer! I promise you will not be let down, he is the BEST! Our photos were so Amazing as well!!!!
Craig and the crew did an AMAZING job for our wedding! Our photos and videos are absolutely spectacular and they for sure exceeded our expectations. Craig did my wedding as well as...
my siblings and he did a great job for all of them. Would highly recommend if you are in the metro Detroit area!
Craig was wonderful to work with. Both him and my photography team worked together seamlessly. His work his absolutely phenomenal, as well as providing us the same day video edit (...
so exciting to relive the day so quickly)! He made us feel so comfortable and we appreciate everything he did for our special day! Thank you again so much Craig!
Craig and his team were absolutely phenomenal! They went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable throughout the entire process. We have received so many compliments on th...
eir work, especially the same day video edit!
Craig was a pleasure to work with. From our first meeting, we felt so confident in him and his abilities. On our wedding day, he made us so comfortable and was on top of everything...
. He sought out cool spots and took the most incredible photos. He captured so many amazing moments on our wedding. Hiring Craig David Butler Studios was the best decision.
We really appreciate Craig David Butler's creativity and how he captured the moments at our Son/Daughter-in-Laws wedding recently. The exposure and composition was spectacular. He ...
accommodated an outdoor shoot after the wedding and did not disappoint! Highly recommended.
No one is better than CDB! Craig did my senior photos and now my wedding and we are always blown away by the amazing job he does. Our photos are beautiful, our same day edit video ...
was amazing and I love our wedding highlight video. I can't recommend them enough!!
Craig was amazing at our small Covid wedding. We normally hate having our pictures taken, but he does such a good job at making you feel comfortable that you don't even think about...
it. We have so many great pictures and even better memories!
We hired Craig as our photographer now only for our engagement pictures but for the BIGGEST day of our lives! He was amazing and made us feel so special on our special day!
Book with Craig! He knows all the shots and keeps things moving along. We were sold on his photography after sitting down and looking at his work. I don't consider myself photogeni...
c but I was in love with our wedding photos. A member of our bridal party has already booked him for her upcoming wedding!
Highly recommend Craig and company for your photography and videography needs. The whole team is great to work with and genuinely fun to be around (an underrated quality in a photo...
graphy team, in my opinion). I do not have a single negative thing to say about the team, the results were spectacular. You will get a great mix of candid and staged photos by the end of the day. And let me just say EVERYONE was blown away by the video produced. I can't imagine a better overall experience.
Craig was awesome! He was very creative and personable. He made the process super simple. Every loved our highlight video that was shown at the end of our wedding night and had cap...
tured the day.
Craig was wonderful through the whole process , he was patient and really listened to what we were looking for , the engagement shoot was a blast , he made sure everyone was relaxe...
d and having fun even the dogs ! On the wedding day he came early , set up And made the process feel relaxing and natural , he truly went above and beyond and felt like more of a friend during the ceremony than just a photographer .
We knew from the first day we met with Craig that Craig David Butler and his team were the right crew for us! Craig is so personable and we just felt so at ease talking with him. W...
e didn't have to worry about a thing on the day of! Everything was efficient, timely, and we got very special photos of our families. I love the video options that are offered - the same day edit is by far one of my favorite pieces from our day, and we get so many complements on that! We have videos and photos from our wedding day that will last a life time, and they are so special!
Craig and his team were phenomenal to work with! We had such fun during our engagement shoot, and he captured the most amazing moments on our wedding day! Our guests are still ta...
lking about the same-day edit, which was a huge hit. I cannot recommend this photographer enough!
Hiring Craig as our wedding photographer and videographer for our wedding was by far one of the best decisions my husband and I made. Craig is professional, easy to work with and e...
xtremely talented. Craig and his team kept things running smoothly, not to mention he kept us laughing through out the entire day. His team goes above and beyond to accommodate request and capture all of the little details. Everyone was absolutely blown away by the same day edit video he played during our reception. Our photos turned out breathtaking. We will cherish the photos and videos Craig captured forever!
Craig David Butler is the best photographer/videographer ever!!!! The photos and videos produced by him and his team are absolutely STUNNING!!!! Craig was so wonderful to work with...
throughout the entire process from our engagement photos to the wedding photos!!! His team is simply AMAZING!!! Definitely book Craig and get the Same Day Edit Video! They put together the most amazing video to play at our reception and my guests were AMAZED!! All of my guests are talking about how awesome it was to be able to watch the video of all the things that happened leading up to the reception. I have watched our video at least a thousand times by now. I love every second of it and they truly captured the day perfectly!!! The photos from our engagement and wedding are so so beautiful! Craig knows exactly how to capture all of the most precious moments. Plus we had so much fun with Craig and his team on the wedding day. They are all so nice and amazing to work with. They helped us to plan the logistics of the day, which was so nice as everything flowed perfectly. Thank you Craig for everything! I am so thankful to have had you as our photographer. We will cherish these pictures and videos forever! I highly highly recommend Craig!!!!
Craig is an awesome photographer. He was so humble through the wedding process. If I needed anything photography related he was there. He captured all the important moments. Choos...
ing Craig David Butler Studios was the easiest and best decision I made during the planning process. Hire him!! You will not be disappointed! The same day edit video package is totally worth it!!
Craig made us feel comfortable from the first time that we met him, he was easy to work with, made our photo sessions fun, and captured our wedding day perfectly. Throughout the pr...
ocess he quickly responded to all emails/phone calls, answered all of our questions, and catered to all of our personalized requests. We had a great experience with him, love our entire album, and would highly recommend him!
Craig and his team were amazing. We used them both for photos and video - and I would highly recommend the same day edit video option. It was great to have during the reception to ...
break up dinner. The photos from both the engagement shoot and wedding day turned out great - and we had a few sneak peak shots in like 48 hours, and ALL of our proofs were ready for review before we even got back from our honeymoon. Really top-notch all the way.
Craig David Butler Studios are AMAZING. Craig, Katie, and Matt made the day absolutely perfect. They captured all of the beauty, fun, and love that we felt throughout the day. They...
put so much care and attention to everything that we wanted, and people are still talking about our day of video. I wouldn't change anything and I am so grateful to the whole studio. BOOK THEM FOR YOUR EVENT! You won't regret it!
When i received my photos i noticed that they had just used software to enhance the images. As the Groom i was wearing makeup due to the software that they were using. I was real...
ly unhappy. I found that the cameras used didn't produce the highest level of quality i would expect and some of the photos are grainy.
There were lots of up charges when you want your album.
We allocated a large budget to photos but didn't get what we paid for.
I can't say enough good things about Craig David Butler and his team. My husband and I knew from the day we met him that we wanted him to be our wedding photographer and it was han...
ds down the best wedding decision we made!! He was extremely easy and fun to work with, and the photos we received were beautiful. Our same day edit was perfect and our wedding guests still talk about it!! Five stars doesn't do justice to the amazing work that we received from Craig and I highly recommend him if you are looking for an incredible photographer.
Craig and his team were amazing! They did both photo and video for my wedding on November 17. Our guests were amazed by the same day edit video and I couldn't be happier with our p...
hotos!! He's so professional but at the same time helps you feel at ease and is personable. We also loved the quick turnaround time for receiving our photos/video. Would highly recommend!
We are getting ready to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary and my husband and I still talk about how much we loved Craig! My friends and family are still blown away by the same...
day edit video that he showed at our reception!! Imagine already seeing your wedding video at your reception...nothing cooler!!! Your wedding day goes by SO fast and afterwards all you have left are your memories and your photographs. Make the investment in an artist, not just a photographer. Craig David Butler is simply the best of the best! Thank you, Craig!
Craig was absolutely amazing to work with! The pictures and moments he captured were absolutely amazing. He made my bridal party and myself feel so comfortable and we had such a bl...
ast taking photos while getting ready. Craig and his crew were very professional and organized the day of the wedding, they definitely know what they are doing! My absolute favorite part of the day was watching the same day edit video. They capture the morning and afternoon on video, then turn it into a highlight video that is played at the reception. I can not thank craig enough for capturing our wedding day, it was absolutely perfect! I would highly recommend him over and over again!
Go with Craig David Butler Studios! We had an amazing experience with Craig and his team. They made us feel so comfortable, even during such a high-stress time. We were married a y...
ear ago, but are still complimented on the same day edit (which was played during the reception) and the quality of the photos and album we received.
We are so fortunate to have found them. We've heard horror stories of other wedding photographers/videographers, but we couldn't have asked for a better experience with Craig David Butler Studios!
Craig and his staff did an amazing job with our engagement photos, wedding photos and wedding video. He went above and beyond our expectations and really captured the details of e...
verything. From our very first meeting, he made us feel comfortable and confident that he would do a great job. He was very organized and professional, but also felt like a friend, which made the whole process even better. Not only were all of our photos beautiful, but he took so much stress away from me when planning out the photos, he knew exactly what I wanted and captured so many other photos I wouldn't even have thought to ask for. He also did our same day edit video, which was unbelievable, people were so surprised that he was able to put together this amazing video in such a short time. We will cherish his work forever!
Craig and his two assistants (Katie and Matt) did a great job of capturing the best moments throughout our wedding day. They were fun to work with and very thoughtful about lightin...
g, posing, and the background, which goes a long way in leading to high quality photos. We did a choreographed dance for our first dance, and they captured the whole thing on video as we asked them to. One thing that sold us on Craig was the same day edit video he offers. We were so impressed with the video and have watched it probably 25 times since our wedding. The wedding party, wedding guests and people we've shown the photos to have said that they are very good. We would highly recommend!
Choosing Craig David Butler for our wedding photography was easily one of the best decisions we made. I would recommend him to anyone, but what speaks even more to his professional...
ism is that I know my guests and family members would as well. Numerous guests asked for his contact information at the reception and the days following with hopes of using him for their future events.
When working with Craig we always felt that I was in the hands of a professional. He was great about keeping to appointments, answering questions in a timely manner, and being clear and up-front about every aspect of his work. He also provided plenty of sage advice about dos and don't for the wedding décor and attire, which helped us achieve the aesthetic we wanted for the ceremony and reception.
Everyone at our wedding was blown away by the video he created for the reception. He did an amazing job of catching the many different parts of the wedding, the preparation, the guests and family coming in, and of course the ceremony, that it was a breathtaking experience to see it all together. It was also great because we could see parts of the wedding that we had been planning for months, but would never see since we were in our respective places during the ceremony. We have been watching the video nearly every day since our wedding and still loving it, and I know it will be something we will cherish for a lifetime.
Lastly, Craig went above and beyond to help us when we explained that our family in from overseas would not be able to get copies of photos over the internet. He provided our photos in an extremely short turnaround time to make sure our loved ones got copies before they departed.
If you are looking for a photographer for any event, you will be in good hands with Craig David Butler.
We had the photography and videography service from Craig and we loved the service from beginning to end! The team is professional and experienced in capturing moments and lights. ...
If you are not comfortable with posing, Craig will help you and ease your nerve. And for videography, I highly recommend you to get the service as well, they have ' same day edit' which will show you the day of preparation and the vows that brings you back to time. We and our guest enjoyed the service and had really a good time. Thank you for being part our special day and make it memorable.
CDB was a critical piece of our amazing wedding day! From the highlight reel that made me laugh and cry all at once, to the phenomenal video that we will watch for years to come. ...
We couldn't have imagined it without him.
The pictures were absolutely gorgeous and the experience was unforgettable. We couldn't be happier with the memories from our special day.
We enjoyed the process that Craig took us through to ensure that he would capture our precious wedding moments the way we desired. We met with him several times to discuss all aspe...
cts of the wedding and the desire photos that we were lookIng for. We appreciate his professionalism, creative imagery, and expertise that he puts into his photography.
I wish I could give 10 stars!!! One of the best choices I made in wedding planning was choosing Craig David Butler and his team! They captured every single special moment of our bi...
g day. Before getting married, I had stood up in 8 weddings as a bridesmaid. Craig was the photographer at one of these weddings. Of all of the weddings, Craig was hands down THE BEST photographer. I was so excited when I found out he had our wedding date available! Craig's work truly speaks for itself! I am in love with all of our wedding pictures. Not many people can say that. Craig and his team make you feel so comfortable on a day when stress is at a high. We also purchased the Same-Day Edit. So amazing! I am forever grateful to Craig and his team for their beautiful work!
Amazing! I got married Saturday and had my pictures by Wednesday! AND WE LOVE THEM ALL! Craig was so accommodating and flexible- it seemed like we had a lot of special needs for th...
is wedding and he was there to meet each one. I am big on moments, and he captured so many great ones without us knowing, I tear up just thinking about it! I feel like he can read a couple and a wedding style and adapt to it, which was really important to us. Highly recommended!
If I could give more stars I would! There’s not one photo I don’t like. Craig is honestly a genius with this photos and makes you feel very comfortable while capturing the moment. ...
His same day edit video was ready to play after dinner and was a work of art. I would recommend Craig to every bride and groom out there. Thank you for helping us create the memories that will last a lifetime!
Cannot express enough how this incredible team made our wedding day! Craig and his crew captured every moment perfectly. I honestly could not have imagined trusting another photogr...
apher. They were professional, funny, prompt, and so easy to work with. I have all the memories I wanted and more. This day, and all our memories truly would not have been the same without them! Thank you all so much!!!
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Craig and his team were amazing! They had us laughing the whole day! I would rate them 30 stars if I could. Our wedding photos as well as our videos (including same day edit) were...
breathtaking and captured every single moment of our special day! The pictures and videos are what we have to remember our wedding day and Craig and his team truly captured it so my husband and I can go back and relieve it for the rest of our lives! I would recommend Craig and his team to any couple that is getting married today, tomorrow, and in the future. I have received so many compliments on our wedding pictures as well as our video. I have family and friends that are still talking about the amazing same day edit shown at our reception. If you want the best photographer/videographer around call Craig David Butler Studios! You will not be disappointed!!
The montage during the reception was a huge hit and your professionalism made the day even easier than we could have anticipated. Not to mention the photos were great.
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