Kari Dawson Weddings

l-prepared, professional and so warm and friendly; she really made us feel so at ease during our photo shoots. I cannot recommend her enough!! If you are on the fence about hiring her - don't be, she is amazing & you won't regret the beautiful memories she captures for you.

ust felt right having her there. The pair of them was like having another friend standing by your side on your wedding day. They kept our nerves calm, wrangled a bunch of random people, and ensured that every little moment of our wedding was captured. After our album was delivered, my husband and I really took time to go through the photos and it was truly magical was they captured. It brought back so many beautiful and happy memories from our wedding day. There will never be enough words or enough thank you's to this power duo for the photos they captured. I would hire Kari and Karli a million times over for my wedding and I highly recommend hiring them for yours!

nd, and thoughtful person. Kari is able to capture the emotions in her photographs so well. We hired Kari a year in advance and after meeting her virtually we just knew she was the right one for us, she was real. Although it was a year out when we hired her, it felt like she was with us every step of the way, with helpful tips or for any questions or advice. Kari knows how to get her couples comfortable and be their natural selves in front of the camera. She also has a calming presence about her, which was so appreciated during the big day, She is able to read the room and the emotions so well. We trusted her completely and her photographs were beyond our expectations. When we first got our photos we were obsessed with how good they looked and couldn't stop ourselves from going through them again and again. We were immediately brought back to the day and the emotions we felt. She captured so many good details and we feel so much joy when we look at each picture. Our family and friends were also obsessed! Her pictures are being lovingly displayed in our house, and they're exactly what I hoped for.

le with things I am not kidding. She does not miss a beat and is on top of every detail to make it the most special day. Your wedding day is really and truly the best day of your life and with the photos she provides you will have memories to cherish forever. I cannot thank her enough for what she captured for us. She is able to see things other photographers can’t and makes every decision based on that. Her extra special touches and thoughtfulness goes a lot way. I would highly reccamend her and her team!!

ing, 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.

t the first professional images of our baby . She didn’t skip a single detail from the moment we booked her to the day the images were delivered. She sends the most thoughtful pre-event packages and information, is incredibly professional and organized. Kari was a breath of fresh air on our wedding day, she stayed calm, cool and collected, and somehow we were able to stay on schedule. We received our photo gallery within a week and the images are absolutely stunning. She has the experience to compromise if weather doesn’t cooperate (which it didn’t for us) and she has the ability to make you feel calm and comfortable in front of the camera. we absolutely love and recommend her. You won’t be disappointed.

y. On the actual day she helped keep things moving along and got all the shots I asked for. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable. My final pictures were delivered only a few weeks after the wedding. They were absolutely amazing! She captured the day beautifully. I have received SO many compliments on what a wonderful job she did. If you are thinking of working with Kari, please do it. You will not be disappointed. Her work is worth every penny.

beautiful and we will cherish them for years to come!

mera! For the engagement pictures, she was so accommodating when we brought our 2 dogs. At the wedding, she was so accommodating with me wanting to run each table to get a picture with all the guests (which turned out AMAZING). Kari and her daughter traveled to Charlevoix and went above and beyond on the pictures. We had received so many high quality, stunning pictures. I had so many people tell me they loved how Kari captured all the emotions of the guests as well as all the little details. I could not have asked for a better photographer!

nd 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!

ke 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.

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.

be good. My friend raved about her and when the time came for me to get married I knew I had to have her! Kari has an eye for getting some really great shots and is excellent with giving direction and making sure everyone looked their best. She helped make sure we got every photo we wanted and was super quick about it so that we had time to enjoy our wedding. She also captured some really great candid shots during the event as well. We couldn't be happier with her work and are looking forward to getting our album from her soon!

etter, she was early. Thank you, Kari for the incredible photos.

e any more happy to look back on these photos for the rest of my life. Most importantly, she made it easy. I am a HUGE picture person and totally picky with my photos but she worked flawlessly and I didn't even worry about how they were going to come out. She takes the stress out of it! Hire Kari!!! You won't regret it

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!

e wanted and eased any stress we had. Kari's energy and mood were absolutely perfect to have on our big day. We can't wait to use her again in the future!

ng those beautiful moments cherished to this day. But the most beautiful, kind-hearted, can light up any room is the woman behind the lens. Kari is timely with emails, pays attention to all details and can make anyone feel like a million bucks when in front of her camera. Kari became more than just a “wedding vendor” and is part of our growing family to this day. When receiving the joyous news of adding a baby girl in October 2020, Kari was there expressing excitement and support on a personal level with that professional touch. I knew it was only fitting to schedule a family photo session with Kari and our daughter. Remember that nice stretch of 90 degrees in the middle of June? Oh ya we were outside trying to hide the sweat from our brow. But with Kari’s incredible talent, the laughter and warm sunshine fill our new picture frames. Kari makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera, having couples take that moment of slowing down and having fun with the ones that surround you. On the weekend of celebrating our daughter’s 1st birthday, we watched the clock with excitement knowing we grabbed a spot for Kari’s Christmas tree mini-sessions. I shouldn’t be surprised but my goodness, Kari outdoes herself every-time. The simple moments of our daughter holding pinecones to holding hands with my husband, these are the photos I will always hold close to my heart. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, search no more as Kari Dawson is your answer. Kari continues to be a blessing to me, showing me the strength of being a Mom and finding that time to enjoy all of the beautiful things this life has to offer. And in true Kari Dawson fashion, I end this review with her sweet signature, “Hugs!”

g of what to expect from our first communication with her. During the engagement and wedding photo shoots – Kari was able to make my husband and I feel comfortable which was reflected in the pictures. She had a natural talent for finding not only the right backdrops and scenery, but also the perfect lighting for excellent photos. All her delivered photos were amazing - she really captured the warmth and intimacy of our wedding. We all felt we looked the best we have ever looked in pictures! I would 100% recommend Kari!!

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!!

ter!! We had a long down time from between when we first met her on a zoom call to our actual wedding and she never made us feel forgotten. The way she would check in on us and send us little surprises made us feel like she was as excited as we were for the wedding day! Kari truly made us feel so special, not only did we love her for her work but we also loved her just because she is a genuine and caring person. She made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with and like an actual friend. My husband and I are super awkward and she helped us feel relaxed and made being in front of the camera not so bad and actually fun! There is nothing more special than being able to look back on a day that all of your friends and family are together celebrating your love. Kari gave us that gift and so much more!! we will cherish all of her beautiful photos and her friendship forever🤍

ne 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!

All of our engagement and wedding pictures turned out amazing. This year was a very difficult year to plan a wedding due to Cov19. We had to move our wedding date twice and location. Kari was very understanding and flexible. She drove an extra five hours to be a part of our day. She thinks of everything and is very prepared. She captured all the key moments and people we requested. Kari makes your wedding day feel magical. I’d recommend her to anyone! She goes above and beyond from handwritten notes and gifts to quick picture previews! She’s found her calling!

ing photos. Someone described them as breathtaking - it's truly the best way to sum them up!

g for both our engagement session, as well as our wedding day, and was fantastic at guiding us through each session to get the best shots possible. Everyone we've shared photos with have RAVED about how beautiful they are and Kari did such a great job capturing moments that we, as the busy Bride and Groom, missed on wedding day, so it was so fantastic to have those captured for us. We highly recommend Kari and would choose her again in a heartbeat.

utiful. They speak for themselves. Visit her website blog. Thank you Kari!!!

for the rest of our lives! Thank you so much Kari! If you're looking for a wedding photographer, look no more! Kari will not disappoint :)

eally wonderful moments at the reception. She also went above and beyond throughout the entire process to communicate expectations as well as help plan ideas for photo locations. I would recommend Kari as the photographer of choice to all of my family and friends!!

ings, but also so sweet she makes you feel like you've known her for years. This was a perfect combination for us because she made me feel like we were in good hands from a planning perspective and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She had helpful forms and tips throughout the process that streamlined communication. Our engagement session wasn't just a means to get a few engagement photos, it was one of my favorite days of the wedding planning process because it was so intimate, fun, and we got to know Kari and her style! Her team was also so fun and professional the day of the wedding. I started feeling stressed when my hair and makeup were running behind, but Kari's calm demeanor reassured me that we'd still make it on time. I was blown away by the quality of our wedding photos and know we will cherish them forever. You will spend a lot of time with your photographer the day of the wedding so it's important to find someone you work well with. We got all that and so much more with Kari!!

presence was so calming, yet the most intentional first interaction I’ve ever had with someone. She made me feel heard, understood, and valued; and most importantly I felt so comfortable with her. (Which as a person who doesn’t like being photographed, this was the highest priority for me). I booked her at the end of that conversation because I couldn’t wait for her to capture our wedding day. Kari went above and beyond my expectations. She checked in often, sent sweet gifts, helped coordinate our entire wedding day, gave the most beloved advice, and became more a friend than someone I was “working” with. She does beautiful work, capturing the best moments between my husband and I. We cherish our engagement and wedding pictures so much because of our experience with Kari.

ing I was so nervous, but Kari request details upfront that allow her to assist you through the day. All the people in my wedding party commented how kind and fun Kari was, as well as her Faith and Elle. Thank you Kari for the incredibly beautiful images that make me want to live our wedding day over and over! ♥️

rfectly crafted and basically I want wallpaper my walls with her photos! But beyond the photography, she treats every wedding like it’s the only wedding in the world, with the constant communication and reassurance, and her beautifully written blog posts. We truly felt special throughout the entire process, and I believe it’s because she truly feels that every one of her couples is special and deserves the best. All in all, if you’re reading though reviews and you are still deciding on a photographer, Kari is the perfect choice, absolutely worth every penny!

nd crisp and elegant and she has always been such a joy to work with while shooting my clients weddings. It was such an easy decision to chose her to be a part of our big day! She was so calm the day of, which made everyone else calm so we were able to enjoy every moment. After seeing our photos, we couldn't be happier. They are everything we wanted! Thank you SO much Kari. We are so happy you were our wedding photographer!

h prior to and after the wedding. She demonstrated professionalism in her communication, timeliness, and god-given talent. She captured every moment of our special day perfectly and we feel so lucky to have photographs that help us relive our wedding day over and over again. We are forever grateful for her work. She is the photographer you need and I don't have enough good things to say about her.

. She is amazingly talented, professional, and also very sweet! Even though we didn’t meet Kari until our wedding day she went above and beyond to make us feel special by mailing us surprises before and after our wedding.

knew that's the style we were looking for. Once we met Kari, it was game over. She is so organized and thorough and the last thing we wanted to worry about on our wedding day was making sure we got all of the photos we wanted (and didn't know we wanted). Kari took care of everything, but did so in such a calming way! When my mom and I were feeling behind and rushed, Kari calmly said "don't worry, we have plenty of time for the pictures you want." Who knew our photographer would also be the calming voice we needed on our wedding day! :-) We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos AND, as a bonus, we got to see her again at my husband's sister's wedding. She is such a kind and thoughtful person (which shows during the entire wedding planning process) and it was so great to see her (and her sweet daughter Paige) again. Can't recommend her highly enough!

r wedding and engagement photos! She sent little goodies along the way, and she gave several gentle reminders to make sure we weren't missing something. She was so calm and patient the day of, especially with our crazy families. So far, the sneak peeks are absolutely stunning, and we have high confidence the full wedding album will be nothing short of spectacular. I would highly recommend Kari to anyone.

idal party and family feel so comfortable in front of the camera. They wasted no time finding the perfect spots to capture beautiful photos.

to be just what we wanted. Her photos (engagement session & day of) look stunning, her work speaks for itself. She made sure we were very comfortable with the whole process, and put in the effort to get to know us as a couple. We are very happy we chose Kari to be our photographer.

so stress free because of her planning. She was so professional and fun on our wedding day, everyone who met her loved her as much as we did. She is also VERY talented. We loved all of our photos and had such a hard time selecting which ones to print. Everyone that has seen them always comments on how great they are. Beyond her planning and amazing talent, she is also so great with kids and was able to get really awesome photos of our ring bearer and flower girls (ages 6,4, and 2), which was not an easy task.

. Kari clearly has a wealth of experience under her belt as she calmly wrangled our large family for portraits, and took the time to check in with my husband and I to make sure we weren't feeling overwhelmed. Kari truly spoils her clients with many sweet, sweet surprises along the way leading up to and after the wedding. We absolutely love our photos and will cherish them for years to come. For me personally, choosing the right photographer was one of the most important vendor decisions we'd make for our wedding. I thoroughly researched all the options and am so thrilled we made the decision we did.

nocked it out of the park with her during our engagement photos. On top of being an amazing photographer with the best eye for detail, she is engaged, warm, thoughtful, and personable. We knew we were in good hands already after we saw our engagement photos but we were not prepared for how incredible Kari is on a wedding day. She is able to capture intimate moments even with numerous distractions and moving parts in a busy wedding day. She completed our full wedding album in an extremely timely fashion and her online website is so easy to use, share with loved ones, and to purchase photos. We were blown away with how she was able to catch both small and big moments with such artistry - we never looked better! We didn't have the budget for a videographer but we feel that every moment was captured so beautifully in Kari's photos. Our whole extended family was so impressed with Kari and her team's ability to calmly, confidently, and efficiently coordinate large group photos so we and our guests could enjoy the celebrations. I don't want to give anything away for potential future couples, but the only surprises we had from Kari were great ones that made our wedding day better. If we could do things again, we would choose Kari every time. Her excitement for all things wedding is contagious and it is so obvious that she and her team members genuinely LOVE what they do. Kari, Faith, and El, we are so grateful to all of you and will forever cherish our memories you captured for us!!! We love you!!!

ctly and even a few more moments we missed. So happy with our captured memories and the service Kari provided!

th felt that she genuinely cared about us and your special day. Throughout the whole process she would check in on us, with thoughtful messages and gifts, and she made the whole wedding experience that much more special and exciting. We can’t recommend her enough. Thank you Kari! 💕

bout her style, I felt like we clicked and she was clearly easy going, but in the most perfect way. At our engagement session, I knew there was no question she was the right choice! She made us feel comfortable and captured our giggling and laughter together. I loved how our photos captured that side of us and looked natural! Fast forward to the big day: Kari, her daughter, Faith, and our second photographer, El, were incredibly professional, but FUN!! Bonus points that they all pretended to find my husband funny. ;) And perhaps the best part of looking through all of our photos was I didn't even remember Kari being there for so many of them! She is anything but obtrusive, but still somehow captured so many loving moments I didn't even realize she noticed. We have received so many compliments on our photos and they're probably one of our most cherished belongings. We loved working with Kari, and I hope she expands into family photos in the future because I would love for her to photograph a maternity shoot and family photos for us!