Your photographer is the one telling your story during some of the most important moments of your life. That choice matters. I’m a documentary wedding photographer who believes photography holds power. It should honor people as they are, love as it exists, and moments as they unfold. I don’t believe in forcing your day into a mold or recreating something that isn’t yours. I’m there to document your wedding in a way that feels authentic to you!
If you want photos that feel true now and still feel true decades from now, you’re in the right place.
Hi there! I'm Cat – photographer and storyteller
life & love captured thoughtfully
I have always been drawn to storytelling, not the loud or obvious kind, but the kind rooted in human connection. The way love shows up in a room without needing attention. The way someone softens when they feel safe. The way a story unfolds naturally when it is allowed to breathe. That.... is where the heart of it all lives for me. I photograph with the belief that the most meaningful parts of your day are often the unseen ones. The moments that happen when you forget the camera is there. Those are the moments that hold truth, and those are the ones I never want to miss.
Florals, textures, and 35 mm film
The inspiration
You are not awkward. I promise. Most people feel unsure in front of a camera, which is exactly why my approach is simple and natural. I photograph like a quiet observer and a trusted presence, guiding when needed but mostly giving you the space to be yourselves. No stiff posing. No forced moments.
My goal is for you to feel comfortable, seen, and understood. When you feel at ease, your story unfolds naturally. I focus on connection over perfection and documenting your day the way it truly feels.
Guided Documentary
The Approach
I photograph love, and love has always been political. Whose love is protected, whose is celebrated, and whose is questioned has never been neutral. Choosing to document love in all its forms is a choice, and it is one I make with care and conviction.
My work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to be seen with dignity, safety, and joy. I am intentional about creating a space where people feel safe to be themselves, fully and without apology. Telling these stories is not separate from my values. It is how they live and breathe through my work.
Kindness, Intentionality, Artistry
Values
reading
BAking
travel & camping
storytelling
Nature
Things I love
Lily & Brian
Alicia & Austin
I am so happy we chose Catherine for our engagement photos & wedding day!! She was just amazing and super sweet the entire process. She is such a kind and understanding person in general, and made us feel very natural during photos. She worked with my budget and she even offered some wedding timeline advice when I needed it. She made sure I knew what to expect for photos and walked me through her process. She is extremely professional, organized, friendly and helpful! Her photos are beautiful and I love how she captured our wedding day because it feels like we are reliving the night every time we look at the photos! The colors are gorgeous, the lighting is perfect and the photos are authentic! Everyone at my wedding kept commenting on how great she was and how dedicate to the photos, she was. If you book Catherine as your photographer, you’d be making a fabulous decision and you’ll be in great hands!
Stop your search, and just work with Cat! I can't stress enough how amazing our experience has been. Cat is so warm, friendly, outgoing, and brings such a great energy! My husband and I both tend to struggle in front of the camera, but she makes it feel so easy and fun. She gives clear directions that feel natural to do while she works her magic to take amazing photos. I really appreciate the fact that the photos are not overly posed/staged; she really has an amazing ability to capture photos with motion that tell a story and share the real emotion of the moment. We worked with Cat for our engagement photos and our wedding and both times the photos have been AMAZING! Everyone who sees them is impressed and praises our photographer!! Also though- not only is she an amazing photographer, but she will also be your personal hype woman and was truly happy to help with anything throughout the process as well as on our wedding day.
Greece, Tuscany, Iceland, Hawaii, Ireland, Scottland, Spain
Oregon, Washington, Utah
California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Utah, & Montana
Dream Destinations
July – Oaxaca, Mexico
August – Wisconsin
October – New York
