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Summer Stony Creek Engagement Photo and Engagement Session Outfit Ideas by Kari Dawson Photography, top-rated Metro Detroit Wedding Photographer. Working with me… I am so so excited to be back behind the camera and jumping right in with Molly and John’s recent summer Stony Creek engagement photos. Molly and John’s session is the perfect example […]

Romantic spring Lincoln Park engagement photos at the conservatory and zoo in Downtown Chicago, Illinois provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Chicago engagement and wedding photographer. How they met… Daniel received a prompt from his dating app for a ‘mutual connection’, clicks the profile, then hands the phone to his friend and says ‘what do you […]

A Downtown Detroit riverwalk engagement story in Detroit, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Detroit, Michigan wedding and engagement photographer. A Detroit Riverwalk Engagement Story… I am so excited to share a peek into the life and romance of my beautiful new friends, Rishon and Bernadette. Their story is ten years in the making. And […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Downtown Detroit Engagement Pictures in Detroit Michigan provided by Kari Dawson Photography top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographer. I met Bailey and Mike at BESA in Detroit, Michigan for their Downtown Detroit engagement pictures which is where it all began for them. Bailey and Mike met for their first date. Scratch that. Bailey met Mike at BESA […]

Stony Creek engagement photos at Stony Creek Metro Park in Washington, MI provided by Kari Dawson Photography, top-rated Michigan wedding photographer. I can’t help but imagine how my 2020 couples will share their story with their own families one day. I see your tenacity, your creativity, and most of all, your commitment and determination to […]

Heritage Park engagement photos in Farmington Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Metro Detroit wedding photographer, and her team. Their style… I always prep my couples for their engagement shoots with tips on hair, makeup, outfits, etc. The goal is to choose a location that resonates with you on a personal level. Then add outfits […]