Where documentary meets editorial—photography that feels deeply personal and effortlessly elegant.

detroit, michigan . avilable worldwide

Where what you feel becomes what you remember.

driven.

exquisitely preserved

a love story,

CONNECTION

imagery.

detroit mi wedding photographers serving detroit chicago toledo grand rapids northern mi

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the heart behind +co
meet kari + karli

We’re Kari and Karli. A mother-daughter team who move through wedding days with quiet steadiness and an instinct for people.

Kari brings brings grounded guidance and an eye for what matters.
Karli brings warmth, instinct, and a natural way of drawing people in.

Together, we allow the day to unfold with ease, so what you feel becomes what you remember.

We don't just photograph what happens.

We preserve what's felt, the quiet pauses, the shared glances, the moments you don't realize are becoming memory.

We’re Kari and Karli, a mother-daughter team who move through wedding days with quiet steadiness and an instinct for people. 

Kari brings grounded guidance and an eye for what matters.
Karli brings warmth, instinct, and a natural way of drawing people in. 

Together, we allow the day to unfold with ease, so what you feel becomes what you remember. 

We don’t just photograph what happens. 

We preserve what’s felt, the quiet pauses, the shared glances, the moments you don’t realize are becoming memory.

kari dawson       

This is

 + co

Editorial intuition. Emotional presence. Timeless imagery.

serving detroit, toledo, chicago, grand rapids, norther michigan and beyond.

Wecome to 

Kari Dawson + Co

Not just how it looked-how it felt. 

Some wedding days feel staged. Some feel rushed. Some feel like everyone is watching. Ours feel like you.

We photograph couples who are deeply connected to each other and ready to celebrate that connection with the people who matter most. Our work is not about forcing moments or performing for the camera. It’s about creating an atmosphere where you can relax, be fully present, and let the
day unfold naturally.

When you feel safe, you laugh harder. When you feel supported, you cry freely. When you feel seen, your love shows. That’s what we preserve.

We blend calm guidance with intuitive storytelling so your wedding doesn’t just look beautiful, it feels like what it truly was when you look back.

your people . your story . your way

Experience

The

the kari dawson + co experience 

the kari + co experience

gerald + courtney

to          every time we look at them.

LIFE

Our photos bring the day back

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Italian Wedding Focused on a Soft Romanticism

venice, italy

Zachary + rachel

happy tears, and so much love.

Our photos are                  , full of real moments,

magical

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contact us directly at kari@karidawson.com

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.

Kindly fill out the form below to begin the experience. Kari personally replies to all messages within 24 hours.

based in detroit michigan

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serving detroit chicago toledo

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