Photographs by Kari Dawson + Co, Charlevoix wedding photographers capturing meaningful celebrations with a timeless, editorial touch. A Weekend in Northern Michigan From the moment Karli and I arrived in Charlevoix, we knew this weekend would be one to remember. The air was filled with laughter, lake breezes, and the kind of anticipation that only […]

Grey and wine summer wedding at Petruzzellos in Troy provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Metro Detroit wedding photographer, and her team. One of my favorite things about sharing Mitch and Julie’s wedding day with them is Julie’s candor. There were several times throughout the day that my internal dialogue was thinking exactly what Julie was […]

Detroit Colony Club black tie wedding in Detroit, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top rated Detroit engagement and wedding photographer, and her team. Their story… About oooohhhh, 14 years ago, in the seventh grade, Chase met Alexi. Fast forward six or seven years and after years of being close friends, Alexi shared her first kiss […]

Oakland Hills Country Club wedding in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top rated Metro Detroit Engagement and Wedding photographer, and her team. After seeing the weather forecast for Jesse and Casey’s wedding, I was still doing a happy dance. The Oakland Hills Country club in Bloomfield Hills is the very best case scenario […]

Royal Park Hotel champagne wedding. Rochester, Michigan wedding photography at the Royal Park Hotel and St Andrew Catholic Church provided by Kari Dawson, top rated Metro Detroit Wedding Photographer, and her team. The hotel suite… I was greeted at the hotel suite door by Rebecca’s sister Kate who called for Rebecca in a sing-song voice […]

The doors to the chapel were closed. The planning was complete and every detail was in place. Elizabeth was seconds away from the start of her Inn at St. Johns winter wedding with her groom, Alex. The bridesmaids and groomsman waited with Alex at the top of the aisle. Elizabeth, held onto her father’s arm […]

Do New Yorkers have more style? In a word. Yes. As soon as you see Mark’s tux you’ll see what I’m talking about. Best. Dressed. Groom. Ever. I wasn’t kidding, Mark and now the world knows! Mark + Emily wanted something different for Mark and their Oakhurst Golf and Country Club wedding. Their final choice […]

A few years back, my husband, Todd and I had to be in Midland for a weekend and we stayed on Main St in the H Hotel. I love everything about this hotel. I took pictures of everything in the hotel because I loved it so much. The light fixtures (you’ll see below), the staircase, […]

I love photographing details. I could spend several hours doing so but that just isn’t conducive to the timeline. When my brides have everything gathered and ready to go when I arrive it’s a wonderful thing. I can get right to work and have plenty of time to have some creative space. Brittney made photographing […]