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Spring Planterra garden wedding in West Bloomfield, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Metro Detroit Wedding photographer, and her team. The conservatory… March is the perfect month to plan a Planterra garden wedding. The first wedding I ever photographed at Planterra was (years ago) in the month of May and it actually snowed that wedding […]

Christmas Tree Farm Family Photos at the Addison Oaks Christmas Tree Farm in Oakland Michigan provided by Kari Dawson Photography. Well, the October 2020 Christmas Tree Farm Family Photos – Mini Sessions have all been delivered to each wonderful couple or family. I’m so excited to be gearing up for another round this weekend! Mini […]

Fall sunset Independence Oaks engagement photos in Clarkston, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Metro Detroit wedding photographer. I met Kristina and Jason for their Independence Oaks engagement photos recently and wow did mother nature show up with the sunset. The air was still mild creating a truly cozy and romantic evening. We had a […]

Navy, Rust and Gold Fall Planterra Wedding in West Bloomfield, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographer, and her team. A Planterra Wedding… A fall Planterra wedding is always a treat. A Planterra wedding at any time of the year is always a treat. Kayla and her mom came through with the vision […]

Rochester Family Photos at the Rochester Municipal Park in Rochester Michigan provided by Kari Dawson Photography. Before we get to more of their Rochester family photos in all of their fall glory, I thought I’d share a couple of previous photos. A few of my favorite moments from their previous sessions. In photos below. I […]

Birmingham Engagement Pictures at The Community House in Birmingham, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson top-rated Birmingham Wedding Photographer and her team. Alison was a bridesmaid for two previous KDP Brides and it was finally time for her to be in the spotlight with her fiancé, Tony. I am always so excited to share sneak peeks […]

A backyard wedding in Armada Michigan provided by Kari Dawson top-rated Southeastern Michigan wedding photographer and her team. Pivoting… Ashley and Tony’s wedding wasn’t originally planned to be a tented backyard wedding at a private residence but you know, covid. What they did plan for was a late fall wedding at The Eastern in Detroit, […]

Private Residence Outdoor Wedding in Troy, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Metro Detroit Wedding Photographer, and her team. Planning… When I first met with Silvia and Gordon, virtually, they were not planning a private residence outdoor wedding. Like many couples, 2020 had another plan for their wedding day. Therefore, the most wonderful backup plan […]

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Engagement Photos in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson Photography. When you plan for Edsel & Eleanor Ford House engagement photos, you are planning for so much variety. The architecture of the home is stunning and elegant all on its own. But the trees, property, and access to […]