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

detroit, michigan . avilable worldwide

For those who value meaning as much as beauty, we create imagery that transcends trends. For those who value presence over production and connection over perfection, we offer more than documentation. We craft an experience rooted in reverence: for your story, for your people, for every glance that says more than words.
Our work is editorial in nature, but deeply human at heart. We honor the sacred pauses and unscripted gestures, the way your grandmother squeezed your hand before the ceremony, the silent exchange between you before the aisle. This isn’t just photography. It’s legacy, composed with intention and kept with care.

as personal as your story

an experience

MICHIGAN and worldwide

A Junebug Award Winning Publication

For the couple who values artful refinement and timeless emotion—this is for you.

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.

experience

Creating an

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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 it all—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.

01. connect and curate

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

step into your story

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

let's make magic

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

reserve your date

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

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.

Kari Dawson + Co are a Michigan based wedding and engagement photographer team, serving couples in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Northern Michigan

michigan based serving detroit, metro detroit, ann arbor, grand rapids, northern michigan