With over a decade of experience, I document each celebration with a balance of instinct, emotion, and refined simplicity, always preserving the natural beauty and energy of the day.
Inspired by the landscapes of California’s coast and a belief in honest storytelling, my work is defined by its depth, clarity, and timeless elegance.
Your photographs are not just images; they are the beginning of a legacy, a way to hold onto the feeling of your day for generations to come.
Carmel + Big Sur + Monterey
Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Welcome, I'm Catherine
hotographing weddings is a privilege I approach with quiet intention and an artist’s eye for detail.
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THE COMPLETE STORY
10 hours of wedding day coverage
2-hour engagement session
Rehearsal dinner or day-after session
1,000+ final images
Includes:
Catherine as your lead photographer
Second photographer
Personalized timeline collaboration
Sneak peek gallery delivered within 7 days
Online gallery with unlimited downloads
THE SIGNATURE STORY
8 hours of wedding day coverage
1-hour engagement session
600+ final images
Includes:
Catherine as your lead photographer
Second photographer
Personalized timeline collaboration
Sneak peek gallery delivered within 7 days
Online gallery with unlimited downloads
THE ESSENTIAL STORY
6 hours of wedding day coverage
500+ final images
Includes:
Catherine as your lead photographer
Second photographer
Personalized timeline collaboration
Sneak peek gallery delivered within 7 days
Online gallery with unlimited downloads
Your Wedding Collections
Every story deserves to be captured with care and artistry.
Choose the collection that reflects your celebration best.
$6,000
$7,200
$4,500
Additional hour — $750
Content creator add-on — $800
Rehearsal dinner (1.5 hours) — $700
Day-after session (1.5 hours) — $800
Rush gallery delivery (2 weeks) — $500
Highlight slideshow — $350
Additional photographer — $600
Engagement session — $500
Personalized Enhancements
The Experience
Your wedding story deserves to be told with care, artistry, and heart.
I blend documentary moments with refined, modern portraiture, creating photographs that feel authentic yet effortlessly polished.
With a true-to-color style and an intuitive, unobtrusive approach, I preserve the joy, intimacy, and energy of your day as it naturally unfolds.
The result: timeless images that feel as real and vivid as the moments themselves.
Elopements & Intimate Celebrations
4 hours of coverage
Suitable for intimate weddings or extended elopements
Includes:
Catherine as your lead photographer
Personalized timeline collaboration
Sneak peek gallery delivered within 7 days
Online gallery with unlimited downloads
2 hours of coverage
Perfect for small elopements or vow renewals
Includes:
Catherine as your lead photographer
Personalized timeline collaboration
Sneak peek gallery delivered within 7 days
Online gallery with unlimited downloads
1 hour of coverage
Ideal for courthouse weddings or brief ceremonies
Includes:
Catherine as your lead photographer
Personalized timeline collaboration
Sneak peek gallery delivered within 7 days
Online gallery with unlimited downloads
Not every love story needs a ballroom. Some deserve cliffs, quiet forests, or city hall. Whether you're exchanging vows with a view or celebrating with just a few, I’ll be there to capture it with care.
THE ADVENTURE STORY
THE ROMANTIC STORY
THE INTIMATE STORY
$3,500
$1,500
$2,200
We want to thank you so much for our incredible photos. They are everything we hoped for and so much more. You captured the relaxed atmosphere we hoped for our day. I know Nicolas already said it, but I just want to echo how happy we were having you beside us on our wedding day.
Client Reviews
& Kind Words
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- Anna & Nicolas
Have Questions? Get Answers
Common FAQs
Q: How long have you been a photographer?
A: I fell in love with storytelling through images early on, and turned professional in 2012. I've now been a full-time photographer for over 10 years, it’s incredible how quickly time flies when you’re doing what you love.
A: I've photographed over 200 weddings and events as the lead photographer, along with more than 1,500 portrait sessions. For over a decade, my weekends have been filled with love stories, celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
Q: Do I need a second photographer?
A: It depends on your guest count and priorities. If you’re planning over 100 guests, want full guest coverage, or desire multiple angles of key moments, a second photographer is a great addition.
Otherwise, I have photographed over 100 weddings solo with beautiful, complete results. I focus on quality, experience, and capturing what matters most, always. (And yes, I only hired one photographer for my own wedding too.)
Q: Do I need an engagement session?
A: I highly recommend it. Engagement sessions give you beautiful images for save-the-dates, invitations, your wedding website, and home décor. They also help you feel more relaxed in front of the camera and give us a chance to connect before the wedding day.
Q: What kind of equipment do you use?
A: I carry two professional Canon mirrorless cameras (R5II and R5) and professional lenses throughout the day. I’m always ready to capture each moment without missing a beat, no switching lenses, no delays, just full attention on your story.
Q: Do you offer any albums, prints, canvases, guest books, etc?
A: Absolutely. Once your gallery is delivered, you’ll have access to order fine art heirloom albums, framed prints, canvases, and custom guest books, all directly through your online gallery at your convenience.
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes. Standard payments are 30% at booking and 70% due 30 days before your wedding. If you prefer smaller installments, we can split your balance into thirds or quarters, whatever feels most comfortable for you.
Q: what happens if you aren't able to make it to our big day?
In the rare event of an emergency, I have trusted colleagues with a similar style ready to step in. In over a decade of photographing weddings, I’ve never missed a day, not even by a minute.
Q: How do I book you for my wedding day?
A: Simply let me know:
- Your desired coverage hours
- Whether you’d like an engagement session
- Whether you want a second photographer
- Your preferred payment plan
Once we finalize the details, I’ll send you a booking proposal to officially reserve your date.
What You'll Get
Simply email me and ask! I'm here to help.
Have More Questions?
This guide is here to help you explore your options and understand what it’s like to work together. If you have questions or want to begin the conversation, I’d love to hear from you. Just send a note, and I’ll be in touch soon.
You can expect an average of 50–75 high-resolution images per hour of coverage, a personal-use print release, and a seamless experience shaped by over a decade of wedding expertise. From start to finish, my goal is to make the process feel thoughtful, calm, and truly tailored to you. Heirloom albums, wall art, and additional sessions are always available to add when the time feels right.
A Simple recap
Let's do this!
Let's Make It Official!
Choosing your photographer is about more than dates and details, it’s about trust, comfort, and connection.
If you feel that here, I’d be honored to photograph your day.
Let’s begin the conversation.
Thank you!
I'll be in touch ASAP!
kyle & haley goldie
FOLLOW ALONG
Located in Monterey bay
No distance is too far. I love to travel.
Let's make it happen.
Let's go on this
adventure together