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Emma and Matt's fall wedding at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan brought together Texas warmth and Michigan roots in a celebration that felt as much about family as it did about the two of them.
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Bianca and Spencer's fall wedding at Planterra Conservatory in Bloomfield Hills was floral, feminine, and rooted in something deeper than aesthetics.
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Lazy J Ranch Outdoor Wedding. Milford, Michigan outdoor wedding photography at Lazy J Ranch provided by Kari Dawson and her Team. The Ranch My inner-wedding-dreamer took flight when I pulled into the Lazy J Ranch this past Saturday and saw the lawn lined with rows of white chairs for an outdoor ceremony. The sun was […]
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What I love most about Christopher and Mallory’s Spring Planterra Conservatory wedding is the depth of family and tradition that went into the planning. Christopher and Mallory just purchased their first home which is undergoing a remodel. They repurposed some wood that they pulled out of the house and used them for some of their […]
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Gwen was looking over the final details, centerpieces and linens when I arrived on Friday for their spring Waldenwoods wedding. The lilac and silver color palette was perfect for spring. Clarke was due to arrive any minute and I couldn’t help but wonder if Gwen was trying to sneak a peek at her groom. Gwen […]
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They spent the early days of their relationship fishing together in the neighborhood pond. Paul was a chivelrous from the beginning in words, action and dates that included unique activities as the atmosphere for them to get to know each other. Holly and Paul were married on a perfect spring day in the Ann Arbor […]
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Alicia lightly tapped her groom on the shoulder and it was if the world briefly stood still as Jay slowly turned to greet his lovely bride. His eyes were bright and wide when he saw her before shedding tears and sharing hugs and kisses. Wedding season began early April for me and while I’ve been […]
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The warm spring day of May was a long overdue relief from the Michigan cold. Nikki moved about the Lake room, of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, adorned in her bedazzled bride tank top as she helped her bridesmaids pin, tuck, and lather with shine. Bridesmaids pinned a handkerchief to Nikki’s dress in honor of her […]
Kari has been capturing weddings for nearly two decades. Her work has been featured in Carats & Cake, The Knot, Detroit Wedding Magazine, and Junebug Weddings. But the thing her couples remember isn't the accolades. It's how calm the room felt when she walked in.
Karli is her third child and second daughter. On a wedding day she is the quiet infrastructure that keeps everything moving — equipment, coverage, timeline, presence. She doesn't function like a second photographer. She functions like a second lead.
Together, they are rooted in the Midwest and trusted far beyond it.
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