Journal

Romantic Winter Wedding by Kari Dawson

Last weekend I witnessed a magical and romantic winter wedding in Michigan! Christmas makes things magical and I was thrilled when I arrived at the Royal Park Hotel and it was wrapped in Christmas glory. All the ladies were buzzing in the hotel suite and making final preparations. It was chilly outside but beautiful light […]

A snowy U of M winter engagement in Ann Arbor by Kari Dawson

It was this very campus where Elizabeth and Alex met their junior year. I am so excited to share their snowy U of M winter engagement in Ann Arbor! I simply love when couples choose locations for their engagement sessions that resonate on a personal level. The pair were in town from Washington, DC. Even […]

Fall outfit inspiration for a belle isle autumn engagement session in Detroit Michigan by Kari Dawson

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 […]

George George Park Bride and groom portraits at a fall wedding in Michigan by Kari Dawson

Amanda knew she wanted to get ready on her wedding day at her childhood home. She no longer occupied her bedroom in her parent’s home and they remodeled it for her. And, it served as the perfect backdrop as Amanda prepared to become Mrs. Shock. Every detail that Ken + Amanda chose was simple, just […]

A colorful, romantic fall ann arbor lake house engagement at Pleasant Lake by Kari Dawson Photography

A quirky couple + sister puppies + a perfect fall afternoon at a lake house = one magical, fun, fall ann arbor lake house engagement session. It took us some time to get a date on the calendar and I am so glad things worked out the way they did. I met Mallory and Chris […]

Michigan Leauge Ann Arbor, Michigan Real Wedding by Kari Dawson Photography

The rain kept us indoors for the day of John + Shannon’s Ann Arbor wedding but the sanctuary of the old First Baptist Church isn’t the worst place to be limited to for indoor portraits. The old charm and character are so lovely and added a personal touch to their images. John and Shannon met […]

Oakhurst Country Club Wedding. Dramatic, modern, editorial and romantic bride and groom portraits in dreamy light of the pine trees . Black Tie Country Club Wedding . Kari Dawson Photography

Do New Yorkers have more style? In a word. Yes. As soon as you see Mark’s tux you’ll see what I’m talking about. Best. Dressed. Groom. Ever. I wasn’t kidding, Mark and now the world knows! Mark + Emily wanted something different for Mark and their Oakhurst Golf and Country Club wedding. Their final choice […]

A fall Arboretum Ann Arbor engagement in the woods just off of the University of Michigan campus by Kari Dawson Photography

I am loving this fall Arboretum Ann Arbor engagement! Dreamy light and outfits that include pink is my kind of session! Lyndsey + Robbie met through virtual friends their sophomore year at U of M. These are officially my first Michigan alumni! I have photographed lots and lots of Spartys. Moving on… The location of […]

The cutest candid moment on their wedding day in the horse drawn carriage . An elegant H Hotel wedding in Midland Michigan by Kari Dawson

A few years back, my husband, Todd and I had to be in Midland for a weekend and we stayed on Main St in the H Hotel. I love everything about this hotel. I took pictures of everything in the hotel because I loved it so much. The light fixtures (you’ll see below), the staircase, […]