We document weddings with an editorial eye and a reverence for the personal. Capturing imagery as heartfelt as it is high-style.
For couples who value connection, aesthetic depth, and heirlooms that feel as timeless as their vows.
From the hush before the ceremony to the clasp of a grandmother’s bracelet, we preserve the moments you’ll return to, not just for how they looked, but for how deeply they still move you.
This is wedding photography as art and memory, guided by experience and crafted with care—for the discerning romantic who wants their celebration to feel as meaningful as it looks.
driven.
exquisitely preserved
a love story,
CONNECTION
imagery.
detroit mi wedding photographers serving detroit chicago toledo grand rapids northern mi
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We’re Kari and Karli. A mother-daughter team with a shared vision—and two distinct gifts.
You’ll spend months making thoughtful decisions—big and small—leading up to a single, fleeting day.
When the moment finally comes, what matters most is presence. It’s being fully seen. Fully cared for.
Kari brings calm authority, creative direction, and an eye for emotion.
Karli brings energy, confidence, and an instinct for connection.
Together, we bring art and assurance to your wedding day.
We don’t just document the day. We preserve what’s real:
the quiet pause, the loud joy, the sacred in-between.
We’re Kari and Karli. A mother-daughter team with two distinct gifts. You’ll spend months making thoughtful decisions—big and small—leading up to a single, fleeting day.
When the moment finally comes, what matters most is presence. It’s being fully seen. Fully cared for.
Kari brings calm authority, creative direction, and an eye for emotion. Karli brings energy, confidence, and an instinct for connection. Together, we bring art and assurance to your wedding day.
With hundreds of weddings behind us, we know what deserves to be remembered.
We don’t just document the day. We preserve what’s real: the quiet pause, the loud joy, the sacred in-between.
kari dawson
This is
+ co
Editorial intuition. Emotional presence. Timeless imagery.
serving detroit, toledo, chicago, grand rapids, norther michigan and beyond.
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stephanie + max
vendor and friend. Kari goes the extra mile in every way — never misses a beat, and pours so much thoughtfulness into your day.
She sees what other photographers can’t and makes decisions with care and artistry. The images she gave us? Memories we’ll cherish forever. We can’t thank her enough.
Kari is hands down the best...
sara + joel
in a photographer. I wanted someone who would take honest and candid pictures of all the special moments throughout the day and she did it perfectly. Half the time I didn't even notice her and I was just able to enjoy each special moment. The photos are absolutely stunning. She was able to capture every emotion on our faces and I still cry looking at them.
Kari was all I could ever ask for...
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You’re not just planning a wedding. You’re stepping into a future your family will speak of for years—and your photos will hold for a lifetime.
From quiet tears to private vows, every detail matters—not because it’s perfect, but because it’s yours.(Though—let’s be honest—it will be flawless.)
You want to feel the joy.
And later, hold proof that it was everything you hoped—and more.
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Let’s create something worthy of your story.
Your wedding deserves more than documentation—it deserves to be witnessed with care, connection, and emotional clarity.
Our process begins with a personal conversation. We want to understand your vision, your values, and the feeling you want to preserve for generations.
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