Hi, I am Kari Wade.

I want you guys to be able to connect to me and get to know me just as much as I want to know about your own stories. So here is a step into my life.

I got married to my amazing husband in October of 2016, but have been together for so much longer. We bought out very first house in 2018 and love being able to share a home we love in the country. We had our first child in April of 2021, along with our adore three fur babies: Our cats Elmo, Jasmine and Star our dog along with our three Nieces and two Nephews. We were both raise in Caney and haven't really went to far from. I spent three years in Pittsburg and one year in St Louis as a kid traveling with my dads works. My husband and I both graduated from Caney High school which is so funny because that is not where we meet. I then spent three years at Pittsburg State University graduating from there with my Bachelors.

By this time I did already meet my sweet husband. I like to tell people our story together seem so different from others because he literally showed up on my door steps and never left. Not only did we sweep me of my feet he got my family too and we all love him dearly and I wouldn't change anything about stay up all night talking about just about anything on the back porch learning everything I could about this guy I just meet. He asked me to marry him July of 2015 on a family vacation in Alabama. It was perfect. He asked at 5 in the morning - yes I said 5 AM not pm - standing in the water at the gulf shore beech. It's definitely high on my best days of my life list.

So to circle around a little, My new place now includes an Indoor Studio with a gorgeous field and pond just outside of Caney about two miles close enough to the Caney Safari Zoo we can hear the tiger and the other animals during the day roar and sound off, which is pretty neat if you haven't heard it before while at home that is.

A few extra things about me and thing I love outside of being a photographer is I'm a die hard Pepsi fan, I LOVE the color blue, I own a 1987 Trans Am that I have own since 2009 and I will refer to it and her, but she doesn't have a name. I love fall more importantly scarfs. I love to be outside and hunt and fish with my hubby. I will do anything to get that creative shot. I do enjoy going to new location and traveling so I can't wait to see where my next adventure takes me!!

Testimonials

I would like to start off by saying I love the energy Kari gave me she didn't make me feel uncomfortable like I thought It was going to be. Booking with her, she definitely helped me out & worked with me on my crazy schedule. Her communication is fantastic she was always there to answer my questions & make sure I understood everything. The pictures turned out way better than I had imagined I feel so much more confident. I will definitely be booking with her again, along with recommending her!
-Desiree

Desiree - Boudoir

Kari made me feel really comfortable while taking photos! She had everything set up really nicely and it was very professional. She was super easy to corporate with and I’m very very excited to see my photos!!

Halley -senior

I had a very hard time deciding on just one photo, having Kari Shafer's Photography take our wedding pictures was truly the best decision we made! She was absolutely amazing, a kind soul and was extremely helpful! She responded back to my messages quickly, and when I had an issue come up, she was more than understanding and worked with us! I highly recommend!!!!

McKenzie Shafer - Wedding

I went to her for some last minute maternity/ family pictures. I was really happy with outcome and the price. She was super sweet and down to earth, and easy to work with. She communicated well and knew what she was doing! I would work with her again.

Megan Jackson - Family