Where documentary meets editorial—photography that feels deeply personal and effortlessly elegant.

detroit, michigan . avilable worldwide

our philosophy

For couples who care as much about how their wedding feels as how it looks, this is for you.

At Kari Dawson + Co, we don’t just document what happens. We create an environment where you can relax, stay present, and trust that every meaningful moment is being held.

From the quiet nerves in the morning to the emotional weight of the ceremony to the joy of the celebration, we are tuned into the full rhythm of your day, not just the highlight reel.

With two intuitive photographers moving through the space, nothing is rushed, nothing is missed, and no one is left unseen. You don’t have to perform, pose, or manage the moment. You get to live it.

This isn’t just photography.
It’s how your memories stay intact.

that lets your day breathe

an experience

MICHIGAN and worldwide

A Junebug Award Winning Publication

rachel + blake

and the day felt completely seamless.

feel relaxed,

They made us

Every frame is selected with care. Your legacy arrives in tangible form, ready to be passed down.

03. Heirloom Reveal & Delivery

Artful photography, calm presence, and tailored storytelling from rehearsal to final frame.

02. The Weekend Storytelling Experience

We begin with a conversation about what matters, what you value, and how you want to feel.

01. connect and curate

Wedding Weekend Experience

Signature

Your wedding is a reflection of your story, layered, intentional, and unmistakably yours. Your photography should honor that with the same care.

We take the time to understand what matters most to you, not just how your weekend looks, but how you want it to feel. From there, we craft a thoughtfully guided experience that feels effortless, elegant, and true to who you are.

Through quiet presence and meticulous attention, we preserve the moments that carry meaning, so what you remember isn’t just how it looked, but how it lived.

intentional, refined, deeply personal

begin your journey

It begins with a conversation. From your first inquiry, we’re listening, not just to logistics, but to what’s meaningful beneath them.

Through a guided consultation, we shape an experience rooted in your priorities. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a full wedding weekend, your story becomes our reference point for every decision that follows.

The process is clear, communication is seamless, and you move forward with confidence, knowing you’re supported, understood, and in capable hands.

and curate

connect

01. Connect + Curate

craft the weekend

Throughout your wedding weekend, we bring a calm, grounded presence that allows the day to move naturally. There’s no pressure to perform and no need to direct what’s already meaningful.

We blend seamlessly into each event. Observing quietly, guiding gently when needed, and staying alert to the moments others pass by.

From refined editorial details to fleeting glances and unspoken exchanges, every frame is captured with intention and care. This isn’t simply documentation. It’s curation. A visual narrative shaped with experience, depth, and restraint, preserved as proof of how it truly felt to be there.

storytelling experience

the weekend

02. Artful photography, calm presence, + tailored storytelling

preserve your legacy

Your wedding day may conclude, but the work continues. After the final frame is captured, we begin the careful process of curation. Selecting each image with intention and restraint.

Every photograph is chosen not only for how it looks, but for what it holds.
Honest. Artful. Timeless.

From bespoke heirloom albums to thoughtfully crafted keepsakes, your story is delivered in tangible form and designed to be revisited, cherished, and passed down for generations to come.

03. heirloom reveal + delivery

your legacy

Preserving

It’s not just what you wore. It’s what you felt.

Let’s curate the experience that honors your story best.

No two stories are the same, and your collection should reflect that. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a full wedding weekend, your experience is thoughtfully shaped around what matters most to you.



Every investment includes intentional planning, calm guidance, and complete photographic coverage, designed so nothing feels rushed, overlooked, or left to chance.

From collaborative timeline refinement to full-story documentation across your wedding weekend, every chapter is considered. Every transition is supported. Every meaningful moment is protected.

You’ll be cared for by a trusted lead photographer and a seamless team, guided through an experience that is refined, unhurried, and deeply personal, so you can remain fully present with the people who matter most.

Your memories are delivered with the same care they were captured, in tangible and digital forms designed to be lived with, shared, and passed down.

always inclusive

your investment

more than pretty pictures.
It’s about preserving the promises you made, the people who witnessed them, and the feeling that you were exactly where you were meant to be.

Wedding coverage begins at $8,400

jezelle + perry

She's hands down the best. Kari was with us every step of the way, offering thoughtful advice, calming nerves, and helping us feel like ourselves in front of the camera. She has an incredible ability to read the room and capture emotion with such honesty and beauty. 

We trusted her completely, and the photos exceeded all expectations. We were obsessed the moment we saw them, reliving the joy, the details, and the feeling of the day all over again. These images now fill our home and hearts. They are exactly what we hoped for. 

Choose Kari-
you won't regret it.

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unforgettable

and make it

Let's capture what's

real

Every love story deserves to be witnessed with care.

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