Photo by Marisa Guzman-Aloia

“HAVE MORE FUN TAKING PHOTOS!”

Photographing events for over 10 years, Kari specializes in Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Portrait Photography. A native of California, Kari’s company is based in New York, she is the owner and lead photographer of Kari Otero Photography. 

As an ever evolving portrait artist, Kari continues to develop her love for light by incorporating both natural and artificial elements to elevate her images. Never missing a moment, her client’s stories always include a combination of strong formal portraits, milestone traditions and emotion driven candids.

Above and beyond her photographic skills, she has an extensive background in performance and art direction.  This work requires a keen ability to quickly understand how people move and present themselves to help illuminate their best qualities and distinct personalities onstage. She incorporates this unique expertise into every photo shoot. 

Kari's calm, solutions-based demeanor mixed with a good dose of comedy and eternal sunshine allows her to focus on her clients needs and capture their story. Drawing on a natural aptitude to create a comfortable and trusting environment in an instant, she encourages individuals to open up for the camera, creating photos that reflect an authentic and lasting connection.

Although the majority of my work is centered on capturing Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, I’m also available to shoot a select number of weddings and portraits throughout the year. If you are interested in learning more about coverage for other special days, please inquire here.