Kari Paine Photography
LGBTQ wedding photographer for all the color & chaos in your celebration
Kari’s Approach to Weddings
Kari Paine (she/her) is a wedding photographer who works primarily with 35mm film, blending a documentary-style approach with vibrant, editorial flair. With almost a decade in the industry, her work captures both the quiet, fleeting moments and the bold, joy-filled celebrations that make each wedding day truly unique.
Kari is passionate about photographing non-traditional weddings—the ones that break the mold, toss the rulebook, and reflect the couple’s real personalities. She believes that beautiful, artful images don’t require fancy decorations or a perfect timeline. Every love story deserves to be told with honesty, heart, and style.
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Kari creates a safe, inclusive space for all couples. Her photography is rooted in connection and care, with a focus on making everyone feel seen, comfortable, and celebrated.
Documentary Wedding Photography in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and Beyond
Based in Michigan, Kari serves Detroit, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and is always ready to travel throughout the Midwest, East Coast, and beyond. She has photographed weddings across the US and globe.
If you're looking for wedding photography that’s authentic, colorful, editorial, and full of soul, Kari brings a fresh, art-forward perspective—documenting your day with both subtlety and intention.
“Kari is such an incredible and talented photographer. Beyond that, she is a caring and kind and thoughtful human, doing everything she can to make you feel comfortable and seen in your vision of what you want to capture. She has such a great eye for beauty and detail. She also takes the time to get to know the people she is working with, which is such a nice luxury to be able to gain that trust and understanding. A great person and photographer, who goes above and beyond.”
- Lexie & Kayla