Two hearts. Two countries. One enduring connection. This Belle Isle engagement session wasn’t just a beautiful afternoon in Detroit, it was a celebration of distance overcome and of a love story that began across the river and grew stronger through time apart. Laura and Ryan met as resident medical students in 2019. Ryan, now a surgeon in […]

A stunning Belle Isle engagement session in Detroit, Michigan by top-rated Detroit wedding photographer Kari Dawson. One of the most joyous moments in a couple’s life is their engagement, the beginning of their lifelong commitment to one another. When it comes to capturing the essence of this special time, choosing the perfect location plays a […]

Summer Belle Isle engagement photos in Detroit, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson top-rated Detroit wedding photographer. That romantic glow… I am obsessed with the romantic glow of the soft summer sunset in Detroit for these gorgeous Belle Isle engagement photos with Kaleigh and Ben. These two are completely smitten with each other. Kaleigh is quirky […]

Summer Belle Isle engagement photos in Detroit, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson Photography and her team. The engagement session… I was so excited to finally meet Natalie and Alex who are currently Texas residents as they flew home for their summer Belle Isle engagement photos. We expected the sun, heat, and humidity to be a […]

Detroit Institute of Arts Belle Isle Engagement in downtown Detroit, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson.   The Happy Couple… Katie and Matt, like most couples, arrived for their engagement session a ball of nerves. I eased their nerves and we got start right away at the Detroit Institute of Arts. I love the DIA for […]

Spring Belle Isle engagement photos provided by Kari Dawson, top rated metro detroit wedding photographer. Casey and Jesse met nine years ago when a temporary position at work, that Jesse didn’t love, connected him with Casey who was working as an intern. Since then, Jesse is happily back in the position he loves. Casey graduated […]

Detroit Michigan Detroit Institute of Arts and Belle Isle Engagement Session provided by Kari Dawson. Their story… Anna and Will met at the ripe old at of, wait for it… TWELVE. At age fourteen they became boyfriend and girlfriend. Some might giggle at that but I can truly relate. I was fifteen when I met […]

Aleesa is this tiny human with hair that makes me jealous. Her freckles make her look like she is kissed daily by the sun. And I love her silly disposition that makes being with her just easy. Adam stands two heads above Aleesa. But, I personally love being vertically challenged. I loved watching them banter […]

If you’re looking for outfit inspiration for an engagement session in the fall you can take your lead from this lovely couple! Emily + Mikal chose rich colors that coordinated well but weren’t matchy-matchy and they both looked amazing for their Belle Isle Autumn Engagement. We started their session near the Conservatory on Belle Isle […]