Vibrant Images & Sincere Storytelling
$4,300 starting price
NY, NJ and New England
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Kari Bjorn
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Non-cheesy and authentic wedding photography on film and digital. We're all about vibrant and energetic images for couples who are looking to have fun on their wedding day!
Kari Bjorn Photography is a full-service wedding photography studio in Connecticut. Serving New York City in addition to NJ, MA and other parts of New England.
Prices & packages
Local Elopements
$1,450 starting price
Local Elopements
$1,450 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
prints included
prints included
Photography Package
$4,300 starting price
Photography Package
$4,300 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Engagement session
Engagement session
Prints
Prints
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.Full-Day Collection
$5,400 starting price
Full-Day Collection
$5,400 starting price
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Contact for hours
Engagement session
Engagement session
GIFs
GIFs
Prints
Prints
2nd photographer
2nd photographer
Film photography
Film photography
Sneak peeks
Sneak peeks
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Destination Weddings
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Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Film Photography
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
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Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
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Documentary
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Modern
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Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
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Meet the team
Kari Bjorn
Owner
My name is Kári (pronounced cow-rih or kah-rih but I am not super picky about it — anything but Carrie, lol)
Originally I was a chef, in Michelin kitchens here in the US and in Europe. I moved to the US in 2014 to study photography at Parsons School of Design in NY while working as a freelance photographer.
I have photographed a lot of weddings and events throughout my career and found that I am the happiest when I am capturing authentic happy moments.
Reviews
5.0
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Kari receives overwhelming praise for his photography at weddings, with couples commending his ability to capture stunning moments and make them feel at ease. Reviewers highlight his professionalism, sense of humor, and skill in making everyone, even the camera-shy, comfortable in front of the camera. They appreciate his attentiveness to details, flexibility, and ability to deliver beautiful and natural photos that perfectly capture the essence of their special day. Couples highly recommend Kari as a top choice for wedding photography, emphasizing his talent, easy communication, and kindness throughout the process.Review photos
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Treda M
5.0
11/30/2024
Kari captured our wedding in such a beautiful way. I was so blown away at how our photos came out!
Brooke H
5.0
11/04/2024
Kari was hands down the best photographer we could have asked for. Not only was he fun and helpful but his photos are stunning. He made the entire experience wonderful and I would 10/10 work with him again.
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Kim R
5.0
12/30/2023
Kari is the best!!! He was with us the entire day and got photos of everything! Even moments we thought he wasn't around for!!! He is so easy to be around and made my husband and I feel so comfortable, especially in the getting ready parts. We will definitely hire him again for future events!
Amanda S
5.0
12/27/2023
We had a small wedding at the Philbrook and I am in loooove with the photos Kari took of us! I feel like he understood perfectly what our vibe was and how to get us to feel at ease. One great thing he did was he asked our parents to leave when we were done with the family photos and it was time for our wedding portraits. We were both a little nervous about that but it went way better than I expected and the pictures are gorgeous!
Amber M
5.0
12/14/2023
We hired Kari Bjorn to photograph our wedding after loving the photos he took during our engagement shoot. He is so easy to be around but he also takes his work so seriously, both Kari and his assistant made our day go much easier than I had expected. Personally, I was nervous for my husband since he doesn't like photos but Kari just made it feel so effortless. Photography was our biggest wedding expense and it was worth it! Thank you Kari!!!!
Leslie J
5.0
11/26/2023
Kari went above and beyond during our wedding and engagement photos! My husband and I are easygoing but awkward in front of a camera. Kari made us both so relaxed! To the point that it didn't feel like he was taking pictures any more, it was all really natural and fit right in with both of our families, who don't really fit with each other, lol! Kari's photos were hands down the best money we spent on our wedding!
Sarah R
5.0
8/10/2023
Kari is so wonderful to work with!! He is friendly, professional, and has a great sense of humor. He is so good at making you feel comfortable if you don’t know what to do in front of a camera. He is great at giving direction on posing, and can just as easily fade into the shadows so you don’t even know he’s there. Kari did our engagement shoot and our wedding. His photos turn out so beautifully and I couldn’t be happier!
Vendor response 08/11/2023
Thank you so much, Sarah! It was such a pleasure to capture your wedding and engagement ph...
otos. All the best to you and Tim!
Jenna H
5.0
6/03/2023
Kari was the best photographer we could have possibly imagined. It can be hard not to hate yourself in photos at times, but his are so gorgeous it’s literally impossible. He captured every beautiful second of our big day. He was never once in the way, and captured moments I didn’t even know he was there for until I saw the photos. He was so funny and easy going that it was easy for everyone to relax in front of his camera. Even the most camera shy people at our wedding raved about how comfortable he made them feel. Throughout the planning process he was easy to reach if we needed him and it felt like he read my mind with how easily he adhered to the theme of our wedding. He even delivered the most gorgeous gifs I’ve ever seen! He never once questioned the non-traditional elements of our wedding. As a queer couple in Arkansas, one of my concerns was finding vendors who we would be comfortable around (and vice versa). He never asked any question he didn’t need to and never once made us feel awkward. I couldn’t recommend him enough. If you want to see yourself and all the people you love in the most colorful, genuine, and artistic photos you’ve ever seen, then he is the right photographer for you!
Vendor response 08/11/2023
Thank you so so so much for these sweet words Jenna!
Ashley D
5.0
3/12/2023
Kari Produced the most incredible work for us! He made us feel so comfortable and communicated everything he needed in such an easy way my stressed out bride brain could comprehend and relax with him as well. His style of photography allowed us to capture a very wide range of colors and skin tones and textures perfectly! Im beyond grateful to have hired such a wonderful photographer and cannot recommend him enough!
Vendor response 08/11/2023
Ashley! I am so grateful for your review, thank you! I had a blast working with you and Vi...
ctor, and getting to capture your wedding day. Cheeeeeers!
Melany F
5.0
11/28/2022
I cannot express enough how wonderful Karì was! He is an absolute wonderful photographer and makes you feel so comfortable. He captured our special day perfectly and I am more than pleased with the results!
Audrey B
5.0
8/09/2022
Kari is an amazing photographer! He was very calm and flexible while working with us which was perfect! He was everywhere on our wedding day and got shots from everywhere! Our photos came out amazing!
Lauren E
5.0
6/29/2022
Kari was an absolute joy to work with! He helped my husband and I find authentic looking poses and was able to capture our Wedding in an authentic way. Due to medical reasons my father was unable to attend my wedding day and he said that looking through the photos from Kari made him "feel like [he] was there." We received multiple positive comments from guests and vendors regarding how pleasant Kari was to have shooting our event. From planning the wedding through obtaining photos after the fact Kari was very easy to work with. I highly recommend hiring him for both your engagement photos and wedding day to become comfortable behind the camera to make the wedding day go smoother.
Morgan M
5.0
5/30/2022
I cannot say enough good things about Kari. He was easily the best decision I made about my wedding (besides picking my husband). It seemed he was everywhere at once and got pictures of absolutely everything. We had our dogs in the wedding and he was super accommodating with them. If your for a photographer, you cannot find one better.
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Rachel E
5.0
5/12/2022
Where do I begin!? We hired Kari almost a year ago and he has been incredible throughout our engagement and most recently, photographing our wedding day. He answered all our questions immediately and I knew when we first met him that we clicked and that we had found our wedding photographer. Not only am I in LOVE with our photos that I can’t wait to frame but he also captured our engagement pictures with so much kindness, we framed and displayed them at our reception! He is not only an amazing photographer but a truly kind person as well. Thank you Kari!
Jillian P
5.0
3/13/2022
Working with Kari during our October 2021 wedding was wonderful! My husband and I are pretty laid back ‘live in the moment’ folks and not big on posing for photos and Kari was with us and our ‘style’ every step of the way. While we did do a number of the posed photos (that turned out beautifully,) the majority of the photos were those impromptu photos that truly documented the day.
Kari genuinely listened to our vision during the pre-wedding meetings which resulted in photos that were exactly what we had hoped for.
In addition to the beautiful photos, Kari was professional (on time, efficient communication, reliable), friendly, and reasonably priced.
Thank you Kari for everything!
Jaspreet K
5.0
2/22/2022
My fiancée and I recently had our engagement photoshoot with Kari. It was a great pleasure to have him as our engagement photographer. He made me and my partner very comfortable for the photoshoot at a public place. He was on-time for the photoshoot and very helpful during the shoot. His work is totally awesome and we got the edited final pics within 4 days and all the images looked incredible. I would highly recommend Kari Bjorn for the photoshoots.
Sara R
5.0
1/28/2022
We found Kari on The Knot and he was just amazing to work with! He is so professional, it definitely helped calm my nerves as I was getting ready. My husband and I both put photography at the top of our list of wedding priorities as we are both creatives, and Kari delivered in every single possible way!
Jennifer P
5.0
9/23/2021
Kari was very kind from the beginning and quick to respond. He was helpful in giving us options that helped our kind-of 'short notice' photographer that left us hanging. It was a fun back-and-forth of giving and seeing inspirations for possible photos to be taken. He was punctual and ready with the biggest smile and welcoming personality. The completed pictures were sent about 12 days after the wedding. We let him know that it was not an issue if it took longer. They all looked marvelous and it looked magical! Happiest bride/groom with his work overall.
Stacy R
5.0
8/23/2021
If Kari is available on your wedding day, hire him!! I was fortunate enough to have him capture our beautiful wedding in July 2021. He is the most patient, receptive and affirming photographer I’ve ever met. His communication prior and following our event was superb! He knows how to frame people so that everyone looks their best and gives great directions. He asks for your input prior to the event so that he can get a glimpse of what you’re anticipating your vision to be on your wedding day. He is extremely skilled at his craft. You won’t be disappointed in your decision to hire Kari!
Jess G
5.0
8/09/2021
Kari is an awesome photographer. We hired him for our engagement and wedding photos and were very pleased with our pictures. Kari is easy to work with, creative, professional, and we were so impressed by his skills. He is also great with kids and families! We loved that he had different timed packages to chose from which really helped us customize our day. We loved having our pictures taken with him, he made us very relaxed and we enjoyed our time with Kari.
Stella L
5.0
7/30/2021
We cannot recommend Kari enough! We met Kari through Zoom and even through our devices, we could tell immediately that Kari had great energy and really wanted to capture our day well for us. He was not only responsive, but definitely learned what our "vibe" was, was easy-going, and open to all suggestions. He made us feel so comfortable during our wedding day and his pictures are beyond amazing. He is light-hearted but takes his work seriously, yet is able to capture the love, warmth, and light of the day. I am seriously going to plan more parties just so I can use him again!
Margaret L
5.0
6/09/2021
My husband and I hired Kari to take our anniversary photos. We were very impressed with how easy Kari was to work with and absolutely love our photos. Kari responded very quickly to all of my messages and was very flexible with scheduling. During the photo session, his enthusiasm was infectious and it was clear that he was paying careful attention to angle and lighting. We had somewhat specific requests for the types of photos we were looking for and Kari absolutely nailed it. If you are looking for someone who can capture authentic moments vividly, look no further.
Peter M
5.0
5/11/2021
Kari was our photographer for our brief wedding ceremony at City Hall in Buffalo a couple of weeks ago. We never had any prior experience hiring a professional photographer and Kari was absolutely amazing. We contacted Kari with very short notice, but he was very accommodating and understanding of the circumstances. He arrived early with all of his gear, and although we were a bit nervous, he quickly put us at ease and made the whole shoot extremely fun and something we will never forget. The photos that he took were spectacular. Beyond that, he is genuinely empathetic and just a great person to be around. We would highly recommend him for any occasion and we are truly thankful that he took us on as clients.
Vendor response 05/12/2021
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you, I wish...
you and Hanga all the best!
L B
5.0
3/11/2021
Kari was absolutely amazing to work with. He was so responsive, professional, kind, and really went above and beyond. He also took care in making sure we were comfortable during the pandemic by social distancing and wearing a mask. It was not only a joy to work together but the end work product was better than we could have ever imagined. He has a wonderful eye for capturing beautiful photographs from different angles. I highly recommend hiring him!
Ursula M
5.0
3/11/2021
We were thrilled to have Kari as our backyard wedding photographer after we had to postpone due to the pandemic and our photographer cancelled on us. We were really impressed with his portfolio when we booked him and he exceeded all of our expectations. Kari was super responsive, we ran into a few issues right before and worked with our changed schedule without notice. Thanks again!
Jean Y
5.0
11/05/2020
There are no words to describe Kari Bjorn's work. He is the best photographer Buffalo has to offer. Not only are his photographs phenomenal, his attention to detail and planning took the stress out of everything for us. Every part of the process was so easy, from out initial phone meeting to the day of our wedding. Kari answered all of our questions and gave great suggestions in a shared moodboard on Pinterest. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable and relaxed while taking our photos, we especially loved the candid photos he caught of us.
Lutece V
5.0
11/01/2020
Absolutely amazing! He was very professional and responsible from beginning to end. These elopement photos exceeded our expectations. We went to the wrong location(my fault) so we didn't have the lighting he wanted and were not able to go to the second location but he made this happen!! So grateful!
Ajaypal S
5.0
10/02/2020
We found Kari on very short notice and were a bit apprehensive at first, but the results couldnt have been better if we had a year to find a photographer. Kari is kind, professional and helped us capture our special day with some of the most unbelievable shots.
My wife and I have both worked with a lot of photographers in our respective businesses and Kari ranks right up there as one of the best. You are in great hands with him.
Vendor response 10/20/2020
Thank you so much for that! All the best wishes to you and Ines, I really hope we get to w...
ork together again, it was such a pleasure!
Alisa S
5.0
9/30/2020
Kari recently took our engagement photos and they turned out absolutely beautiful and so we hired him for our wedding as well. We're in love with the pictures and they captured our special moments perfectly. Great attention to detail and also a respect for delivering on our vision and capturing the dynamic of mine and my husband’s relationship. Our session didn’t feel forced and was very friendly. Our photos were delivered quickly as well.
Vendor response 10/20/2020
Thank you so much Alisa! I had so much fun capturing your engagement and wedding photos. A...
ll the best wishes to you and Johan.
Richa S
5.0
9/08/2020
Kari was absolutely a pleasure to work with. Our wedding was affected by COVID and we decided to elope with a few close friends. I contacted Kari at the last minute, and he really went above and beyond to accommodate us on such short notice. He took his own personal time to scope out photo locations to make sure we had the best lighting for the pictures. He made us feel so comfortable during the shoot, and the pictures turned out breathtaking with a fast turnaround time and wonderful edits! I cannot recommend Kari enough!
Vendor response 09/08/2020
Richa! You and Alex were such a joy to work with, the botanical gardens were really a perf...
ect setting for your wedding and photos. Thank you so much for the kind words!
Denise D
5.0
9/06/2020
We had an impromptu wedding during COVID. It was a small outdoor wedding. Kari did an amazing job with our wedding photos. He captured our moments in a way that was natural and unobtrusive. I felt so comfortable and absolutely love the photos.! Would definitely have Kari take our photos again!"
Vendor response 09/08/2020
I am humbled and grateful Denise! Your day was filled with so much joy and love, I hope yo...
u and Steve are doing great in your 'happy place' by the lake. Cheers to you!
Nanna G
5.0
9/05/2020
Hiring Kari was the best decision we made for our engagement party and our wedding day! Kari is a true professional and very communicative throughout the entire process, which was a huge help (seriously!), and he was also extremely accommodating and flexible to all of our needs. Kari caught all of the moments we want to remember forever and the photos turned out beautifully. His photography truly is art - all the photographs perfectly captured the personality and joy of the engagement party and wedding day. He was never in the way of the spontaneous, but he still knew how to command a crowd (what a great combo!). Thank you, thank you a million times. We could not be happier! We will treasure the photos for the rest of our lives.
Vendor response 09/08/2020
Thank you so much Nanna! I had such a blast photographing your engagement party and weddin...
g. All the best to you and Jean!
Mary G
5.0
9/04/2020
Kari is professional and responds quickly. He took awesome pictures of my fiance and I for our save the dates. Our pictures were original and just what we wanted. Can't wait to see the pictures he takes at our wedding next year!
Vendor response 09/08/2020
You guys are ROCKSTARS! I am so happy we had time and got extraordinary light at the end o...
f our session to shoot on the Harley! I can't wait to shoot your wedding next year. Thank you so much for the kind words.
Taylor N
5.0
9/03/2020
Kari Bjorn is AMAZING!!!! My wedding bc of covid was a disaster, cancelations left and right but Kari was able to capture the best moments of our backyard wedding and im so happy I have the photos to go back and reflect on our crazy but magical day. What are you waiting for?? BOOK NOW!!
Vendor response 09/08/2020
Thank you, Taylor :) It was really amazing to see what a beautiful wedding was put togethe...
r on such short notice, given all that happened! Cheers to you (obviously with Corona beers!) and Carly!
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