Hi, I am CATE
Your Story Starts Here
I'm Cate, the photographer behind the lens at Photography by Cate. With over 30 years of experience capturing weddings, portraits, and everyday magic, I've come to believe that the best photos are the ones that feel true.
Whether I'm working with high school seniors on the brink of adulthood, families wrapped in golden-hour cuddles, or brand new parents holding their newborns, my goal is always the same: to create timeless, natural images that reflect connection, joy, and authenticity.
I work primarily with natural light, often outdoor, and I love sessions that feel relaxed and personal. I'm also a runner, a coffee lover and a sweater knitter-so I understand the beauty in small moments and honest storytelling.
Let's make something beautiful together.
Our Philosophy
Photography is PoetryTo me, photography is poetry without words. It's the way light touches a cheek, the quiet exchange between a mother and child, the brave gaze of a high school senior stepping into the unknown. Like a poem, a photograph distills a fleeting moment into something eternal-something felt more than explained. I don't just aim to capture how things look, but how they feel. In every session, I seek rhythm, emotion, and truth-those quiet, unscripted seconds that tell the real story.