What families are Saying

Serving Anna Maria Island, Sarasota, Bradenton, Longboat Key & surrounding Floridabeach communities

"Kari is absolutely amazing! I have 3 children under 5 & she is so incredibly patient with them. Her studio gives her the space to create the most magical backdrops. Kari is so sweet & very talented. I am always in awe of the photos I get back & how beautifully she captures our family. I would highly recommend her for your next set of photos!!"
-Francesca Stokes

"Amazing experience from start to finish! Our family photos turned out better than we could have imagined. So patient, professional, and incredibly talented. We love every single photo and can’t wait to book again!"
-Jamie Hester

"Kari is so kind, professional, and easy to work with! She perfectly captured our personalities for our family holiday mini. Her studio was clean and had the best props and decorations. She was always great with communication and we got our photos in a timely manner. Highly recommend Kari for all your photography needs!"
- Madison Ramirez

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"Kari did a photo shoot of my beautiful granddaughter and her mom for me...what an awesome experience it was! She makes you feel so comfortable and not "posed"...the photos came out absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you Kari for capturing these beautiful memories!"
-Denise McCarthy

"Kari is great to work with. She has photographed my family and worked so well with our 2.5 year old. She gave her plenty of time to explore and throw tantrums like toddlers do while still obtaining beautiful images. Highly recommend!" ❤️
-Maranda Morrow

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"I am very happy to say I just booked another Christmas mini with Kari Rae Photography. This will be the fourth time that I have used Kari for capturing those wonderful moments of my granddaughter, Kari does an amazing job whenever she gets behind the camera. You can tell she has a passion for what she does because you see it in the quality of the images she produces. Kari is so kind and gentle and really brings that positive energy into every shoot. I would say without a doubt Kari does not disappoint and you will be very happy with her work."
-Mark Joseph

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"Kari was outstanding and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a great, professional, and friendly photographer. We used her photography services for our wedding and the photos that Kari was able to capture during our ceremony and celebration were filled with emotion, genuine reactions and wholesomeness. If you’re looking for a photographer that will give you memories (tons of them) that are genuine, real and not ‘staged’ would recommend 100000 times over! Loved working with Kari, she made everything stress-free, and easy as a self-planning bride."
-Regina Scher

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"Kari was the best! She took beach photos with my family on 7/6 on Coquina Beach. We had our one year old grandson with us and she was great with him. She took some great family shots and made great suggestions. I would give her my highest of recommendations and will use her again when we get more grandchildren!"
-John Malone

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"Kari did such a wonderful job taking photos of my family for our Christmas cards. I got so many compliments from family and friends on how great the photos looked. The turn around time for me to get the pictures back was excellent as well!! Definitely reach out to her if you need pictures done!"
-Britt Magneheim

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"Kari is amazing!! She is so fun and has great patience and techniques plus her ideas are so unique. We have hired her for individual pictures but am excited to do Christmas because those are the best!!!" 
-Nicole Bennett

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"Hands down my favorite photographer in the Sarasota area. So comfortable yet professional. The quality of her work speaks for itself. My daughter LOVES her mini helper too, Sophia! I will book with Kari for the rest of my life."
-Natasha Nicole

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"Kari is absolutely amazing!! She has a true passion for photography and pours her heart and soul into getting amazing shots of our family. She is very professional and has great attention to detail. She is excellent with children, my daughters adore her. Highly highly recommend Kari for any and all of your photography needs."
-Emily Swayka

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"Kari was wonderful to work with. She captured beautiful photos of our daughter (which can be very challenging with an active 3 year old). This was our first time having professional photos taken and I couldn’t imagine it going any better. She made my daughter feel very comfortable and we are absolutely thrilled with the final photos."
-Violette B.

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"Kari what’s an absolute rockstar for our engagement photos! We had two separate sessions, one for the initial engagement and one with our fur babies in the comfort of our own backyard. 🥰
I couldn’t wait to share all these beautiful images of such a special day with my friends and family. Kari herself is so sweet, caring and so compassionate about what she does. And she delivers exactly what she promises in her photography in a very timely manner.
My husband and I 1000% recommend her for all your events from baby showers to engagements to weddings!"
-Nicole Rutherford

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"Kari was in contact right away with excellent ideas and suggestions for us, finding a perfect spot for our amazing family photos. She was very professional and brought such great energy to the entire family. The photos came back to us and looked amazing, really capturing great memories for us.

I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for someone to take photos. And from what we spoke about, she offers many more options for any event where you'd love to have great memories created."

Thanks again, Kari Rae!
-Jason Bellile

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"Amazing photos but more importantly amazing person super professional and caring. Was very patient planning and day of If lived closer we would use her more."
-Jenn VanCamp

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"Our family had a great experience working with Kari during her holiday mini sessions. She graciously worked with us to modify our session time when we had some unexpected schedule changes due to Hurricane Ian. She was so kind and accommodating and made the session fun for our 3 & 6 yr old (so fun they didn't want to leave), which isn't an easy task for kids and photos. I am grateful for such a positive experience with kari and we look forward to working with her in the future."
-Laura Mayhew Purcell

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"I had the best time during my senior photo shoot!! The pictures came out gorgeous and Kari was amazing to work with! Sooooooooooooooo happy with my experience and I am totally recommending her to all my friends :)"
-Emilee Miller

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"Kari's work is amazing. she always captures the best pictures of my kids (and that isn't easy). She is very professional, but doesn't forget to make the session fun and easy going. I would give her 20 stars if I could!"
-Tina Hellie

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"I did the holiday mini shoot and Kari is so sweet and helpful! Her studio was set up beautifully and it was nice having two different backgrounds! Highly recommend!"
-Lisa Newton

"I love working with this wonderful artist! She is so patient and kind she really makes you feel special. I know that she cares about her craft and it shows in her work. Thank you for sharing your gift with our community!"
-Johanna Davis

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"Kari did some back to school photos for my kiddos for me in the studio. She was so great with my kids and creative with poses and things to heighten the experience. So many beautiful backdrops to choose from. She is truly a pleasure and a master at her craft. I highly recommend her for any of your photography needs!! 10 stars!"
-Meg Howard

"Our family had an incredible experience using Kari Rae Photography for our Christmas photos! It could not hav ebeen more organized, professional, and prompt. She was so kind and patient with my daughters, and her backdrops and props were perfect for our Christmas pictures! I am so excited to use her for our family photos moving forward!"
-Melissa Cox

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"Kari is simply amazing. she takes the time needed to get your pictures perfect. We have a very stubborn 2 yr old (and 5) and our session was flawless. She has a cute little assistant and a wonderful studio to match. We have chose Kari 3 years in a row and we wouldn't do anywhere else. 10/10"
-Joe Mesh

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"Kari is wonderful to work with! My kids (age 2 & 5) instantly warmed to her sweet and engaging demeanor. She made the whole family feel at ease so se could capture our true personalities. Her studio is beautiful and inspiring! We had a great time working with Kari and definitely recommend her for family photos!"
-Christine Windsor

"Kari was incredibly patient and sweet with my timid camera shy toddler and 7 month old. The studio felt welcoming and the backgrounds were gorgeous! We can't wait to use Kari Rae Photography for our next family session."
-Anna Nichole

"Kari is so warm and friendly and really gets all the shots you could want or ask for. This is our 5th time using her for our photos and I have never been disappointed. I highly recommend her!"
-Alicia Digou

"Thank you Kari rae Photography for our Christmas minis! We had such a great time & love your studio."
-Megan Dunkel

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"We had Kari take our Holiday Minis this year and it was so fun! 2 different backgrounds and she knew exactly how to place us for the BEST PICTURES! Her studio is so adorable too!"
-Nicole Bennett

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"Kari Rae Photography is absolutely amazing! Kari is such a sweetheart and she does a gorgeous job!! 10/10 recommend!!"
-Leann McCarty

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"Kari is an incredibly talented photographer who truly goes above and beyond. She is so patient with our family and always takes the time to make sure every moment is captured beautifully. She has exceeded our expectations every single time. The memories she creates are ones we will cherish forever."
-Kailee Phelan

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"When you’re in TEARS after receiving your  photos!!!! 🥰
We had the best time with our amazing family photographer!!!! My family chose Kari after viewing dozens of work by other photographers on the island and were beyond impressed!!! 🏝️🏝️
Her demeanor, personality and attitude were absolutely fun, outgoing and inspiring! She kept the kids laughing and went above and beyond capturing every pose and combination of our family photos than we ever imagined!!!!
If you’re looking for a family photographer on Anna Maria Island, Kari Rae Shannon is your girl!!!"
-April Pinto