Kari Bedford is an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based in Springfield, Illinois. Way beyond "candids," but more alive than traditional portrait photography, her work truly reveals the connection she forges with each client. Clients love her ability to to put her subjects at ease -- and to combine technical skill with artistic vision in order to create beautiful, compelling works of art. Since 1999, she has been combining her love of documentary photography and fashion photography to create a look that is distinct, playful and alive. In 2010, Kari Bedford Photography was born. Within months, she was named one of Springfield's "Top Five Senior Portrait Photographers" by the State-Journal Register. In addition, she was accepted as a "same-sex wedding friendly vendor" by soyoureengayged.com.