I’m Catrease- an intimate wedding and elopement photographer based in California, capturing love stories with a refined yet heartfelt approach.
My work is rooted in connection, calm presence, and an eye for the moments that unfold naturally in between.
If you value intention over perfection and meaning over trends, you’re in the right place.
And then motherhood deepened that perspective even more.
Welcoming our son, Jess, made me slower to rush moments and quicker to notice them- the subtle glances, the reassurance in a hand squeeze, the beauty in what might otherwise go unseen.
Now, when I photograph a wedding, I’m paying attention to what truly matters- not just the big moments, but the ones that quietly shape the day.
Becoming a bride changed the way I experience wedding days.
Standing in my own dress, holding my husband’s hands, I understood how quickly everything moves- the anticipation, the nerves, the quiet seconds before walking down the aisle. The way your people look at you with pride you can feel without a single word being spoken.
I realized then that wedding photography isn’t just about documenting a celebration- it’s about preserving what it felt like to live it.
Photographer, wife, and mom.
I photograph intimate weddings and elopements throughout California with a grounded, thoughtful approach. Walking through marriage and motherhood myself has given me a deeper sensitivity to the fleeting, unspoken moments that shape a day.
MY STORY
Some moments are loud.
The ones you'll treasure the most are quiet.
Brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso.
04 go to starbucks order?
Private vows.
03 always gets me?
Mountains, beach, & golden light.
02 dream wedding setting?
My boys & coffee.
01 can't live without?
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From our first conversation to the final gallery delivery, you’ll feel supported, guided, and cared for every step of the way.