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You'll forget I'm there with my unobtrusive style, allowing me to get those candid moments. If you're looking for a traditional photographer, I'm probably not your girl. I have a photojournalistic style with an emphasis on candid moments and adding posed images into the appropriate times of the day.

Quality service and an amazing photographic experience with my couples has been the cornerstone of my business and 90% of my new client's are referrals from previous couples. I would love to chat with you and hear about all the gorgeous details going into forming your perfect wedding day. Let's chat, meet for a cup of coffee and become friends shall we. Contact me today at kari@karidawson.com or 586.894.8002

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Kari Dawson Weddings

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The reviewers have nothing but praise for Kari, a wedding photographer. They appreciate her professionalism, organization, and ability to capture candid moments. The photographers and her team are commended for their calming presence and attention to detail, even going above and beyond to take care of any issues that arise. The reviewers feel that Kari made them feel special and confident throughout the entire process, and they highly recommend her to others in need of a photographer.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The reviewers have nothing but praise for Kari, a wedding photographer. They appreciate her professionalism, organization, and ability to capture candid moments. The photographers and her team are commended for their calming presence and attention to detail, even going above and beyond to take care of any issues that arise. The reviewers feel that Kari made them feel special and confident throughout the entire process, and they highly recommend her to others in need of a photographer.

Meagan
Meagan Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

the best work product and the best person to work with!

I feel like your wedding photographer is probably at the top of being the most important vendor you could have. And I am so incredibly grateful we found Kari. Right from the beginning, she was so easy to talk to and her work is just perfection. I feel like its important to be comfortable with your photographer as they are the ones that will be right next other you all day and you’ll be speaking to them before, during, and after the wedding. And Kari is honestly so supportive throughout the whole process. Knowing that we are planning a wedding out of state, she was easy to communicate with. We went through timelines, talked about what shots we wanted, and looked through some of her previous work to see if there were any “must have” similar shots.

It’s also the small touches - she reached out to us on our “engagement-versary”, messaged us on our “date-versary” and was just such a cheerleader on social media. Even though we didn’t actually meet her until our wedding day, it was like we knew her already. She got allllll of the shots and more. Posed pictures are nice, but it’s the candid shots that make our hearts soar, and she and her team got the best of the best. Her work product is amazing and working with her was just so easy and stress free.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 10/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

My Kari Godmother!

My wedding photos from Kari were everything I could have ever asked for. She has a gift for capturing pure magic in her photos! She is a joy to work with, and honestly felt more like a stylish fairy godmother than a photographer. She made me feel like my wedding day was just as important to HER as it was me, and my husband Blake and I both felt special, comfortable, and confident every step of the way. Kari is a gift that would bless any bride.
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Sent on 01/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Kari is the best of the best!

Choosing Kari to be our wedding photographer was probably the easiest decision we made throughout the whole wedding planning process. We had to postpone our wedding due to Covid, and Kari was the first vendor we contacted to secure for our new date, because we couldn’t imagine our big day without her! Kari has a very genuine way of making you (& your significant other) feel so special, and this is one of the many qualities we adore about her. We felt this throughout the entire process - from our first meeting to the engagement shoot, thoughtful gifts along the way, and of course, on wedding day! Kari captured our wedding day and the immense amount of love surrounding us so perfectly, and we will always remember that giddy feeling of seeing our sneak peek and full gallery for the first time! Those memories and the pictures are something that we will cherish forever. Not only did her pictures completely blow us away, but she also saved the day and prevented a full blown bridal meltdown when I had a malfunction with my dress. She truly does it all, and our entire wedding experience would not have been the same without her (and her amazing assistant, Faith). Please do yourself a favor and book KDP for your wedding, you absolutely will not regret it!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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Kari Dawson Weddings frequently asked questions

Kari Dawson Weddings includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kari Dawson Weddings includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kari Dawson Weddings offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Kari Dawson Weddings offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Kari Dawson Weddings offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Kari Dawson Weddings is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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