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

detroit, michigan . avilable worldwide

We curate the memories of your wedding day that are as heartfelt as they are high-style.
For couples who value connection, aesthetic depth, and heirlooms that feel as timeless as their vows.
With an editorial eye and a guiding energy, we capture the hush before the vows. The inherited bracelet clasped with care. The glance that says, you are everything. These are the moments you'll return to, not just because of how they looked, but because of how deeply they still move you decades later. 
This is a one-of-a-kind photography experience for the discerning romantic. For those who want their wedding to feel like art, memory, and meaning-woven into one. 

presence.

exquisitely preserved

a love story,

intuitive

imagery.

detroit mi wedding photographers serving detroit chicago toledo grand rapids northern mi

artful

the heart behind +co
meet kari + karli

You'll spend months curating the perfect day-micro decision after micro decision, all leading to a few fleeting hours. And when the moment comes, you want to be fully present. Fully seen. Fully cared for. 
We're Kari and Karli, a mother-daughter team of Michigan wedding photographers with a shared gift for witnesses what others overlook. With a calm presence, intuitive care, and an editorial vision, we create space for you to exhale. To feel safe in front of the camera and trust that nothing meaningful will be missed. 
You want more than beautiful images. You want to feel gently led. To be captured as you are.
We preserve that authenticity and elevate it with editorial finesse. Together, we bring decades of insight, artful instinct, and experience to your day.

You'll spend months curating the perfect day-micro decision after micro decision, all leading to a few fleeting hours. And when the moment comes, you want to be fully present. Fully seen. Fully cared for. 
We're Kari and Karli, a mother-daughter team of Michigan wedding photographers with a shared gift for witnesses what others overlook. With a calm presence, intuitive care, and an editorial vision, we create space for you to exhale. To feel safe in front of the camera and trust that nothing meaningful will be missed. 
You want more than beautiful images. You want to feel gently led. To be captured as you are.
We preserve that authenticity and elevate it with editorial finesse. Together, we bring decades of insight, artful instinct, and experience to your day.

Tap the invitation to step inside the story.

kari dawson       

This is

 + co

Editorial intuition. Emotional presence. Timeless imagery.

serving detroit, toledo, chicago, grand rapids, norther michigan and beyond.

Tap the invitation to step inside the story. 

Wecome to 

Kari Dawson + Co

Not just how it looked-how it felt. 

stephanie + max

vendor and friend. Kari goes the extra mile in every way — never misses a beat, and pours so much thoughtfulness into your day.
She sees what other photographers can’t and makes decisions with care and artistry. The images she gave us? Memories we’ll cherish forever. We can’t thank her enough. 

Kari is hands down the best...

sara + joel

in a photographer. I wanted someone who would take honest and candid pictures of all the special moments throughout the day and she did it perfectly. Half the time I didn't even notice her and I was just able to enjoy each special moment. The photos are absolutely stunning. She was able to capture every emotion on our faces and I still cry looking at them. 

Kari was all I could ever ask for...

past clients

As told by

what you can expect

You’re not just planning a wedding. You’re stepping into your future. One your family will speak of for years, and your photos will quietly hold for a lifetime.
From the way your loved ones wipe away quiet tears to the vows only the two of you will hear, every detail matters. Not because it’s flawless, but because it’s yours.
(Though—let’s be honest—it will be flawless.)
You want to feel the joy.
And later, you want to relive it again and again.

your people . your story . your way

Experience

The

the kari dawson + co experience 

the kari + co experience

charlie + kayte

we made for our WEDDING.

best decision    

Kari was the

Modern Romance at Planterra Conservatory

A Timeless Black-Tie Soiree With a Romantic Twist

A Michigan Winter Greenhouse Wedding

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pure magic. 

has a gift for capturing     

She 

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kari@karidawson.com

Your wedding deserves to be documented with care, connection, and clarity.

Our approach transforms your wedding day into a living work of art, one that feels effortless, elevated, and deeply personal.

We serve the sentimental sophisticate who values intentional design, intuitive guidance, and timeless photography with emotional soul.

Kari personally responds to all messages within 24 Hours. If you do not get a response within that period please send a message directly to:

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