We document love in its truest form: elegant, intentional, and deeply felt. Our couples are style-conscious and care more about presence than perfection, cherish their guest experience as much as their portraits, and know that a quiet glance across the room can say more than a thousand words.
With a refined editorial eye and intuitive calm, we capture not just how your day looked, but how it felt to live inside it. The joy. The stillness. The story you’ll tell for the rest of your life.
like home,
legacy
looks like art, lasts like
feels
Wedding photography that
Because the quietest moments are often the most unforgettable.
You want more than beautiful photos. You want to remember how it felt, the embrace your grandmother gave you, the quiet touch before walking down the aisle, the joy you almost couldn’t hold.
I’m Kari—storyteller, calming presence, and intuitive witness to everything that matters. With a candid approach and editorial eye, I preserve the emotion behind every detail and moment, so you can stay present in what’s real. Because this day isn’t just about how it looks. It’s about how it lives on.
You want more than beautiful photos. You want to remember how it felt, the embrace your grandmother gave you, the quiet touch before walking down the aisle, the joy you almost couldn’t hold.
I’m Kari—storyteller, calming presence, and intuitive witness to everything that matters. With a candid approach and editorial eye, I preserve the emotion behind every detail and moment, so you can stay present in what’s real. Because this day isn’t just about how it looks. It’s about how it lives on.
Tap the invitation to step inside the story behind the lens—or simply keep scrolling to feel what it’s like to be fully guided from beginning to end. Along the way, you’ll meet the heart behind the mother-daughter duo that is Kari Dawson + Co. We share the same eyes, the same quiet intuition, and a deep love for stories that last.
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This is
This is
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Editorial intuition. Emotional presence. Timeless imagery.
Wife. Mother. Storyteller of what matters most. One fur-covered soul always in tow.
Tap the invitation to step inside the story behind the lens—
who is +Co—
or simply keep scrolling to feel what it’s like to be fully guided from beginning to end.
overjoyed to have work featured in
perry + jezelle
and her photographs were beyond our expectations.
We are obsessed with how good we look and can't stop ourselves from going through them again and again. We have been immediately brought back to the day and the emotions we felt."
We trusted her completely...
past clients
As told by
what you can expect
You’re planning a high-touch, high-end celebration—an experience designed for intimacy with the people you love most. Not just beautiful, but personal. From the way your grandmother beams at you, to the handwritten vows only you two hear, every detail has meaning because every person matters.
You want images that feel like you—refined, rooted, effortlessly real. Details matter, but people matter more. If that sounds like you, you're exactly where you're meant to be.
your people . your story . your way
Experience
The
the kari + co story
the kari + co story
Beyond your digital gallery—delivered through a custom online portal—we work together to curate heirloom keepsakes designed to last for generations. From handcrafted albums to timeless prints, our goal is for your images to live beyond the screen—to be held, shared, and cherished for a lifetime.
DIGITAL AND HEIRLOOM GALLERIES
By working with a limited number of clients each year, we ensure a truly personal experience—one built on trust, open communication, and a shared vision. We believe in kindness, genuine connection, and creating space for you to feel fully seen. This means getting to know you on a deeper level, so your photography experience feels as effortless and meaningful as the day itself.
KIND-HEARTED AND APPROACHABLE
Just as your wedding weekend is thoughtfully curated, so is your photography experience. We take the time to understand what matters most to you: your vision, priorities, moments you want to relive for a lifetime. From there, we craft a tailored proposal designed to reflect your unique celebration, ensuring an experience that feels effortless and completely personal.
CUSTOM TAILORED collections
charlie + kayte
we made for our WEDDING.
best decision
Kari was the
A Romantic Spring Garden Wedding at Planterra
A Timeless Black-Tie Soiree With a Romantic Twist
A Michigan Winter Greenhouse Wedding
west bloomfield, michigan
dearborn, michigan
west bloomfield, michigan
Galleries
Featured
blake + rachel
pure magic.
has a gift for capturing
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I can't wait to learn more about you! Kari personally responds to all messages within 24 Hours. If you do not get a response within that period please send a message directly to:
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