Meet Your Photographer
Kari
Tello
I’m Kari Lynn Tello—wife, professional yapper, and destination wedding photographer with over 100 weddings under my belt. My high school sweetheart and I tied the knot in January 2021, after nearly a decade together! That journey fuels my passion for marriage and the beautiful commitment it represents. While I thrive on the beautiful chaos of documenting wedding days, my heart is equally all in on crafting an unforgettable experience that reflects your unique love story.
CRAFTED WITH HEART—a little piece of me forever intertwined with your immortalized memories.
I’ve been shooting film since I was 12. After my grandpa passed, I found his 1966 Minolta SR-T 101, and that camera changed everything. Photography has been a life-giving passion ever since—through high school and beyond, I’ve always been the friend documenting everything we did, from family travels, & surf trips to moments with all the couples I’ve grown up with. As my best friends began to marry, I realized how special it is to have those moments preserved on film, leading me to pursue wedding photography professionally. My first wedding was shot entirely on film, and I was head over boots, IN LOVE. I’m not joking, I often dream about how I can be a better business owner & creative… & when I get stressed I have nightmares about showing up to wedding days with dead batteries & no film. HAHA
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me chillin’ & enjoying: country tunes, always having a seasonal candle lit, all the photography & true crime podcasts, oat milk lattes, road trips all over the west, pretending its spooky season year round, praying for cold days & gloomy skies, or cheering on my favorite teams with a beer in hand & family by my side.
PS. I will break it down on your dance floor & have a good ass time celebrating you alongside your fam & friends.
Vibe Check
here are some personal pics from travels, my own wedding, & moments probably enjoying the dance floor a little too much.
