For the couple who values meaning as much as beauty—this is for you.

At Kari Dawson + Co, we don’t just document your wedding. We tune into it. Every detail and every emotion is captured with care—because you’ve thought through it all, and it deserves to be preserved.

With over a decade of experience and an intuitive, editorial eye, we create imagery that honors both the emotional weight and logistical complexity of your day. You’ll see your story reflected back with depth, refinement, and intention.

This isn’t just photography. It’s how your legacy begins—with thoughtful direction, calming presence, and photographs that stand the test of time.

as personal as your story

an experience

MICHIGAN and worldwide

A Junebug Award Winning Publication

Next Value

Your wedding day holds a thousand unseen moments—and our role is to be attuned to them. From our first conversation to your final gallery, we bring a calming presence and thoughtful guidance that helps you feel safe, seen, and deeply understood. With quiet intuition and emotional awareness, we document not just how the day looked, but how unfolded around you.

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Our style is refined and editorial, but never detached. Every frame is chosen with care, every detail styled with purpose—because your story deserves to be told with both beauty and meaning.
This is timeless photography that reflects not just how your wedding looked, but how your love lives.

with intention

Elevated

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Your wedding isn’t a production. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of the people who shaped you, to celebrate the story that brought you here.
We create space for you to slow down, stay grounded, and savor what’s real—without the pressure to perform. Because the most beautiful moments aren’t staged. They’re lived.

Over Performance

Presence

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What we value and Believe in

rachel + blake

honestly felt more like at 'KARI' godmother

work with and

she's a joy to

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.

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Wedding Weekend Experience

Signature

Your wedding is a reflection of your story—unique, layered, and deeply personal. Your photography should honor that. We take the time to understand what matters most to you, crafting a tailored experience that feels effortless, elegant, and true to who you are. Through meaningful connection and meticulous care, we don’t just preserve moments—we transform them into tangible keepsakes that preserve your memories for generations to come.

intentional, refined, deeply personal

begin your journey

It starts with a conversation. From the moment of your inquiry, we’re tuning in—not just to your timeline, but to your heart.

Through a thoughtful consultation and guided discovery, we begin shaping a custom experience rooted in what matters most to you. Whether it’s just the two of you or a full weekend celebration, your story becomes our map.

Booking is seamless, communication is clear, and you'll walk away feeling seen, heard, and already supported.

and curate

connect

01. Connect + Curate

craft the weekend

Throughout your wedding weekend, we bring a calm, grounded presence and an intuitive rhythm that lets you exhale. No pressure to perform. No need to orchestrate what’s already unfolding with meaning.

We blend into the flow of each event, observing quietly, guiding gently when needed, and remaining attuned to the moments others might miss.

From editorial flat lays to fleeting glances and tender, unspoken exchanges, every frame is captured with care, clarity, and the eye only experience brings. This isn’t just coverage. It’s curation. A visual story woven with depth and intentional artistry—preserved as proof of how it felt to be there.

storytelling experience

the weekend

02. Artful photography, calm presence, + tailored storytelling

preserve your legacy

Your wedding day may end, but your story doesn’t. After the final frame is captured, we continue curating with the same discernment, emotion, and care brought to every moment of your celebration.

Each image is hand-selected with intention—preserving not just how it looked, but how it felt. Honest. Artful. Timeless.

From bespoke heirloom albums to thoughtfully crafted keepsakes, your legacy is delivered in tangible form—ready to be revisited, cherished, and passed on for generations to come.

03. heirloom reveal + delivery

your legacy

Preserving

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

What is my investment?

No two stories are the same—your collection should reflect that. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a full wedding weekend with heirloom albums, editorial portraits, and meaningful extras like content creation or a vintage car, we’ll help you preserve what matters most through thoughtfully designed coverage.

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

Each proposal is intentionally curated—whether you’re planning a quiet day at one location or a multi-stop celebration with heirloom details and custom portraits. Pre-selected collections are available for your convenience. Custom options are crafted for couples seeking a truly bespoke experience.

Hoping to include an engagement session, a welcome party, or something deeply personal? That’s where the magic begins.

signature weekend coverage begins at $6,497

Custom timeline planning – Ensuring every detail is accounted for and nothing is missed

Lead photographer, plus a photography assistant-second photographer for key moments

Flexible coverage options available for welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and weekend celebrations—ensuring no chapter of your story goes undocumented

Online gallery delivery – For easy viewing, sharing, and ordering across devices

Includes print permissions, so your images can be shared, framed, and gifted with ease

An optional engagement session designed to build comfort, connection, and stunning portraits during your engagement season

Pre-wedding planning consultation – Aligning your vision with our process before the first shutter click

always included

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.

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Every wedding we photograph is treated with the same reverence—whether your day is anchored in timeless simplicity or layered in luxury detail. What matters most is that it feels true to you.

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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