Santa Cruz Portrait Photography
Hi there! My name is Catie and I love documenting authentic, joyful and real moments. I deliver a mix of classic and whimsy, those face-the-camera-and-smile pictures as well as some completely uncurated messy moments. I love to capture seniors, young families, and couples, in your home or in the beautiful outdoors. Within Santa Cruz County, we can go to the beach, the woods, the fields, or even your home!
the perfect blend of classic + whimsical
I love Christmas-card worthy photos but also, as a young mama to a precious 23-month old, I understand the desire to have photos you can look back on and be transported back into the moment - you can hear the birds, smell the air, feel the tug of a small hand on your skirt reminding you of the sweetest, most messy time of life with little ones.
simple simple simple.
I only offer 2 packages based on length of coverage and have availability for 2 photo sessions a month. I also only travel within Santa Cruz County. As a busy young mama, I am very selective with what I take on so I can focus on serving my family while keeping up with my favorite creative outlet!
Seniors
Families
In-Home Sessions
Couples
A Little About Me
Meet Catie :)
I grew up in a very creative, dynamic, and boisterous environment. When I was very little, I realized just how much I loved people. You can only imagine how excited I would get seeing pictures of these amazing people I loved! When I was 12, I borrowed a clunky Canon Rebel XT from 2005 from a friend and (fortunately) for me, he never asked for it back. I've been obsessed with photographing people for the last 13 years. As a young mama, my business may ebb and flow but I will never stop taking pictures. While I no longer photograph weddings, I would love to photograph you if you are a senior, family, or couple.
I am just offering maximum 1 hour sessions with very limited availability so I can still serve my family and be a full-time mama to my sweet daughter. Let's chat about your vision!
"Catie has taken pictures for us multiple times and she is wonderful to work with! We usually feel a little uncomfortable in front of the camera, but she took her time and made it all feel really natural. We ended up with a ton of high quality photos to choose from! She has taken headshots, maternity, newborn and family photos for us and all of them have turned out amazing! We will never look farther than Catie"
Hannah Heck