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Fall University of Michigan Campus Engagement Photos by Kari Dawson, top rated Ann Arbor wedding photographer.

Fall University of Michigan Campus Engagement. Ann Arbor, Michigan Engagement photography provided by Kari Dawson. On a gorgeous Friday afternoon I met Matt and Shelley in Ann Arbor for their fall University of Michigan campus engagement session. The weather and the fall color did not disappoint. I’m pretty sure it was parent and/or family weekend […]

Grey Waterview Loft at Port Detroit Fall Wedding in Detroit, Michigan by Kari Dawson Photography.

Waterview Loft at Port Detroit Fall Wedding. Grosse Pointe and Detroit, Michigan wedding photography at St Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, and Waterview Loft at Port Detroit provided by Kari Dawson and her team. Details… When I arrived Saturday morning for Danielle and Ryan’s wedding, Danielle jumped up […]

Best friend high school senior portraits at Stony Creek Metro Park by Kari Dawson Photography

Best friend high school senior portraits. Shelby Township, Michigan High School Senior Portraits at Stony Creek Metro Park provided by Kari Dawson Photography. Kari Dawson is a top rated Metro Detroit Senior, Engagement, and Wedding photographer. Malea is half of this adorable duo and my second cousin. Her mom, my first cousin, Kim is like […]

Mackinaw Island elopement at the Grand Hotel in Mackinaw. Top rated Michigan destination wedding photographer, Kari Dawson

Mackinaw Island elopement at the Grand Hotel in Mackinac provided by Kari Dawson Photography. Memories… If I were to hit ‘play’ on a slideshow containing my life’s best moments and memories, you’d find Christy in many of them. We became friends in the fourth grade when I moved to a new house and attended a […]

Nothing says fall better than a red and black plaid blanket! This one was a gift for the bride and groom monogrammed and embroidered with the words 'Grow Old With Me' to match the engraving of her engagement ring.

Lake Engagement Session at Brighton Recreation Area. Brighton, Michigan fall engagement photography provided by Kari Dawson. Kortney and Eric are adventurers. If you’ve been around the blog long enough, you know there is a reoccurring theme when it comes to critters. My family and I love being at the beach and on the lake. Beyond […]

Detroit Michigan Detroit Institute of Arts and Belle Isle Engagement Session by Kari Dawson Photography. Top rated Metro Detroit Engagement and Wedding Documentary Photographer.

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 […]

Fall engagement session downtown Detroit at the DIA and Belle Isle by Kari Dawson

Fall engagement session downtown Detroit. Detroit, Michigan engagement photography at the Detroit Institute of Arts and Belle Isle provided by Kari Dawson. Melinda has a way with words and her initial email caught my attention when she described her story with Brian. She wrote, “It was love at first smell. We met in college at […]

Vintage black tie fall Planterra Conservatory wedding. West Bloomfield, Michigan wedding photography at the Planterra Conservatory provided by Kari Dawson and her team. Details… Marjorie sat on top of a kitchen bar stool while her sister, maid of honor, make-up artist got to work. Marjorie’s mother showed me where all of her details had been […]

Downtown Detroit fall engagement photos by Kari Dawson Photography

Downtown Detroit fall Engagement Session. Detroit, Michigan engagement photos captured by Kari Dawson. High school sweethearts, Rachael and Max had to first endure all four years of college dating long distance. After graduation, they both moved back to Michigan where they are now excited to be getting married. Max made the proposal such a personal […]