so happy to meet you!

With family and life settled in a small coastal Maine town,  my experience is with folks from many walks of life and traditions, and I love it.

From your loves to your most precious moments, my goal is to make you feel celebrated and amazing. 

I believe...

I believe that in capturing your life in the art of the everyday, the focus is in letting you live your authentic life and sharing the story around your emotional experience. 

I believe it's about sharing your journey and seeing yourself in a beautiful way that you've perhaps never seen before. 

I believe that in capturing your wedding; it is your day, your passion, and your love that should be celebrated and cherished indefinitely. 

I believe that in capturing your traditions, family history is be honored, and that your images are timeless, keeping generations connected for years to come. 

Background

I'm originally a SoCal gal who was grounded with her feet in the sand, eyes to the waves, and breathing in deeply the ocean air.  My backgrounds are in art, photography, and interior design. My career began as an artist for a major animation studio hand painting popular Saturday morning cartoons. This was followed by a career as an interior designer and project manager under an architect in Los Angeles. In all this; everything had to have an artistic aesthetic, as well as be camera, television, and print ready. 

Life experiences have seasoned us well with what it means to photograph a wedding in any weather condition, and in any season of the year. From snowy winter, to fall leaves, sun and sand; we're truly mobile, flexible, and ready for anything with your wedding photography.

Is it Photoshop,  AI, or?

When it comes to handling your images, there are many choices from the style of capturing your images to the final edits and delivery. I do get asked if I'm changing out backgrounds and skies, and the short answer is, no. Every amazing sky its the result of exposing for the background while lighting my subject(s), with wireless off-camera lighting that is capable of overpowering direct sun.

While digital compositing art is an option, it's done only when commissioned to create a specific piece of original art or for a more editorial or fun look to an image.

How are your images processed?

With a fine-art aesthetic and consideration for gallery-worthy images, my belief is that all images deserve the care and respect of being individually hand edited and processed. 

Style and Gear

With the 9-5 behind me now, I'm focused solely on professionally developing my love of natural photojournalism as well as defining a more cinematic, fine art painterly style. This begins with how each image is captured; the details and fundamentals of light, composition, perspective, and color balance. In addition to zoom lenses; the most striking images are often captured with prime lenses and advanced wireless lighting gear and techniques. As your photographer, I wear 2-camera bodies that have 2-backup cards each.  Lenses  are  multiple  primes  and  zooms, as  well  as lighting options to choose from. Our assistants and additional photographers that can be part of your team are also equipped with professional lighting and gear, so you are well covered. 

Why consider a fine art wedding photographer?

Because you are taking the time to be thoughtful about your wedding design, décor, details, and aesthetics, then a fine art wedding photographer is right for you. For family and other portraits, capturing environmental portraits that tug at your emotions and tell your story is also a great reason to to consider a fine art photographer. There are many qualified photographers with different styles, so likewise be thoughtful about the perfect match for your portraits or wedding day vision. 

Lastly

When all is said and done; with our human connections, lives, and loves, it's about capturing life in the art of the everyday that makes for an authentic and timeless image with soul. I look forward to capturing timeless beautiful images that you'll treasure for generations. 

I'm delighted to chat with you to answer your questions. Please feel free to reach out, and let's connect.

In gratitude,

Catherine & Team