Kari Rae Photography

10/13/2026

And just like that I'm back to loving life again ❤️

Faith & Jimmy 😍

10/09/2026

Believe me, I strive to be that superhuman! But I do work full-time (another job I love) and have 4 kids (1 is grown and doesn't need me like my other 3 do). So my life is busy outside of my buisness too!

Please make sure to show some grace everywhere you go 😊

A gentle reminder that photographers are human, too.

We forget things sometimes. We make mistakes. We have bad days. We get sick. We lose loved ones. We experience grief, anxiety, exhaustion, and personal struggles that don’t magically disappear when we pick up our cameras.

Sometimes we need five minutes to sit down. A drink of water. A moment to eat something after being on our feet for hours. Sometimes an email slips through the cracks, or we need a little extra grace when life gets heavy.

We’re business owners, yes. We’re professionals, absolutely. And we take our responsibilities to our clients seriously.

But we’re also spouses, parents, daughters, sons, friends, and people with entire lives happening outside of the moments you see us working.

This season, more than any other in my career, I’ve found myself having to remind people of that. And truthfully, it’s been a difficult feeling to navigate. Because while I absolutely believe in accountability and professionalism, I also believe that being human should never be something we have to apologize for.

Being professional doesn’t mean being superhuman.

We can love what we do, care deeply about our clients, and still have days when we’re simply doing our best.

A little patience, kindness, and understanding go a long way.

Because behind every camera is a person, too. 🤍

10/09/2026

Hannah & Nate 😍

09/29/2026

Loving this fall weather but I'm also mourning summer is gone. It went way too quick this year. I live for warm summer nights and chasing sunsets ❤️

09/26/2026

Wedding day for Tyler & Beth ❤️

09/21/2026

Something is just so special about an amazing picture in your own backyard 😉😘😍

Also, check out her dress. She made it herself 🙌

09/16/2026

Isaiah / Cherry 2027

09/12/2026

It's wedding day 😍

09/04/2026

I have a few spots left!! Please message me to book a time slot.

If this date doesn't work, reach out and we can try to make a new date work. I do not have much availability in September and October.