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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

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.
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Randi Sent on 01/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision We've Ever Made

I honestly can't say enough positive things about Kari and her team and all they did for us on our wedding day. She not only perfectly captured the essence of our love, our story and our day but was such a calming presence and lifeline for us when things inevitably became stressful. She was able to flawlessly corral our large and rowdy group on numerous occasions while also fading into the background to the point we forgot she was 3 feet away from us. Her team took it to the next level with us when some of our other vendors missed things by not only noticing them but taking care of them before I noticed (as in lighting hundreds of candles 40 minutes before our reception started). Kari, Faith and Jen were heaven sent for us on our day and afterwards and we can't recommend them enough. They've earned clients for life from us!
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.
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Sara Sent on 08/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day

Kari was all I could ever ask for in a photographer. Right from the first time I met with her I knew she was organized and professional. 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 taking photos during the wedding and I was just able to enjoy each special moment. I was counting down the days until I got the photos back and the wait was so worth it. The photos are absolutely stunning. She was able to capture every emotion on our faces and I still cry looking at the photos. She was the most friendly and helpful person and I would absolutely 100% recommend her to anybody looking for a photographer.
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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Gabriela Sent on 12/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We love Kari!

Kari and her daughter made our wedding! Kari was so amazing the entire time. She kept everything on track and moving smoothly though out the evening, made sure we got every photo we wanted and eased any stress we had. Kari's energy and mood were absolutely perfect to have on our big day and our gallery came out insanely beautiful. We can't wait to use her again in the future!
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Rachel Sent on 10/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

Kari was AMAZING to work with throughout the entire wedding process! From our initial conversation with her, she made us feel comfortable and confident about how things would run during our engagement photos and on the actual wedding day. She kept in touch in the months leading up to our wedding and was quick to send sample pictures and surprises after both the engagement session and the wedding. We love our final wedding photos and being able to relive our wedding! The photos were perfect! Kari made us feel special and comfortable throughout the entire process, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer in the area!!
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Megan Sent on 12/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos, energy and experience working with Kari!

We chose Kari as our engagement and wedding photographer, and even with all of the uncertainty of 2020, she was with us every step of the way. From setting a positive tone via online correspondence, to helping us navigate a wedding postponement and subsequent micro wedding, she showed us that she is an absolute professional. And not only that, but she went the extra mile to ensure that we felt supported and that our day was truly special.

Kari's work speaks for itself, but beyond that, she pays attention to every little detail. She captures moments and imagery that a busy couple like us may not have gotten to see otherwise. Perhaps the most important part, though, is that she made sure we felt comfortable. For two people who aren't in front of a camera every day, it was helpful to be guided in a natural way so we could look and feel our best.

We are extremely grateful to have gotten to work with Kari this year and look forward to doing it again next year for our originally-planned celebration.

Thanks for everything you do, Kari!
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Sarah Sent on 12/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless photography and experience

From the moment we spoke to Kari on the phone, we knew we wanted to hire her! Kari came highly recommended to us and they didn’t let us down. Kari is very talented, organized, and thoughtful! She comes overly prepared and loves what she’s does! She wants to get to know you as a couple so she can capture it! This was a difficult year to plan a wedding due to Covid19. We had to cancel our July wedding and move it to a new venue outside in September. Kari was very flexible, understanding and patient as we switched our date 2 additional times! Kari drove 5 additional hours to come to our rescheduled wedding! She made the day magical and captured every moment! Going through our photos was literally like reliving the day and seeing it through the eyes of our guests! The photos were stunning! Kari has found her calling and we both would recommend her to anyone!
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Ashley Sent on 12/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Kari is simply amazing!

She's friendly, informative and quick to respond. Kari helped to make our big day, during the COVID craziness, extra special. While our wedding was only one day, the memories we have in our pictures will last a lifetime. Kari's pictures are like none I've ever seen before. So many people have asked me who my photographer was after seeing photos and RAVING about them. Someone described them as breathtaking - it's truly the best way to sum them up!
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Awards

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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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