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I start each morning slow, sipping coffee and breathing in thankfulness. Within moments of waking up, I get a text. Our ritual, our romance. I’m smiling before I read it. He just gets my heart like that. John. My source of laughter, my boyfriend romancer, and my best friend.
John and I spend more time laughing than not. He teases that my gluten free avocado toast is too hipster, I tease him for his lack of appreciation for fine cuisine. We laugh hard and play hard. He supports me, inspires me and challenges me to see the world different as often as possible, and I love that my world is surrounded by people who do the same.
My heart lives for coffee shops and long conversations. My obsession for coffee, with a little bit of French vanilla creamer, and all things baking run deep in my soul. (My cranberry orange scones and blueberry muffins could win some awards I am sure of it.) I am convinced there isn’t anything one of my Granny’s donuts can’t cure. My grandparents live a legacy of love being married for over 67 years, and to this day I believe in forever love because I’ve watched them live it.
I find home in people. Like a good book snuggled on an inviting couch, I love people who are warm and genuine and good for the soul. Maybe it’s because I’ve met too many people who told me I wouldn’t reach my dreams and that I will fail. Each day I wake up and get to prove them wrong while inspiring those who need to be told “Your dreams are worth fighting for.”
My joy and passion come from giving to people. I love those quiet moments with friends or loud ones when you are surrounded by the people you love most. I love wandering in the wilderness and soaking up the peacefulness of the majestic mountains, just as much as getting lost in a great book. I love that imagination and love can take you to far off places and the sweetest friends can be your companion along the way. Maybe that is why I found photography, or that it found me.
"From the moment we met Catie we knew…she would be a forever friend! Not only is she extremely talented, creative, and professional, but she is thoughtful, funny, patient, and brings out the best in you for your photos. Her attention to detail and passion for photography is something that we noticed right away and is evident in all of her photos. Catie made each moment a memorable one, which we are so grateful for, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to capture our engagement and wedding. Truth be told, she was kind enough to act as our witness for our wedding at City Hall (have to take care of paperwork before a destination wedding). Now, because of her sweet gesture, she will always have a special place in our hearts."
- Reed & Reanna
San Francisco, California
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FROM PAST WEDDING CLIENTS
"People warn you all the time that wedding planning is stressful, but you know what, the day of can be pretty stressful too - getting ready, hustling from place to place, etc. Working with Catie was the EASIEST, more stress-LESS thing that day. Echoing what everyone else has said, Catie is a true sweetheart. Very warm, very kind, and VERY professional, she quelled all my anxiety storms leading up to the wedding by answering all my inane emails within the day (if not within a couple hours) and providing me with info and context. I knew those were promising signs, but I think the day of is when she truly shined. Catie was prompt, ensured we got the photos we wanted, made sure we stayed on schedule, while remaining patient and positive the ENTIRE time!!! And the final product? They're just astounding. It's so hard to choose favorites... even between categories! Just so many "awww" moments from a day that whizzes by :) I really can't say enough nice things about Catie. Seriously, do yourself a favor: book her, cross it off your never-ending list of things to do, and pat yourself on the back for a job well done! You can thank me, and all the other posters, later!!"
- Gordon & Melody
Saratoga, California
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FROM PAST WEDDING CLIENTS
"Catie is absolutely incredible. Not only is she the nicest person ever, but she gave us the most beautiful portraits for both our engagement session and our wedding. There were so many candid moments that she captured that I am so happy to have forever. She is professional, responds quickly, and is just awesome to be around. Working with her was so smooth, which is such a blessing because photography is a huge deal for a bride. I would highly highly recommend choosing Catie as your wedding photographer!"
- Bob & Megan
Napa, California
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"I would give Catie 6 stars if I could - she is that great! My fiancé and I planned a vacation to San Francisco and my fiancé (then boyfriend) planned to propose to me on this trip. He contacted Catie to capture the moment by the Golden Gate Bridge when he popped the question. On this particular day, it was foggy, dark, and COLD! But, Catie did an absolutely amazing job and the pictures turned out better than I could ever imagine. Not only were the pictures amazing but I feel like I gained a friend because she is just the sweetest and we have kept in contact ever since :) We love her so much that we plan on flying her out to Charleston, SC to photograph our wedding! We wouldn’t want or trust anyone else. She is truly so sweet, so genuine, so talented, and such a pleasure to work with. Booking her for your wedding is the best decision you can make!"
- Michael & Jessica
Lodi, California
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"Catie is a complete joy! I think aside from her talent, her contagious smile is what makes her clients so comfortable and makes the photos turn out beautifully. Catie was there from beginning to end on our special day and was incredibly conscious of making sure she captured all of the special moments without being intrusive. A couple stand-out moments for me: After we were married we were taking couple portraits together. My husband and I are not people who get photos taken a lot, and I think Catie worked us through that perfectly. She said to Andrew, "Tell Michaela what you were thinking when you first saw her." He whispered in my ear and now when I look at the photo Catie snapped I can remember that moment perfectly. Second, we walked into our reception and we opted for a sweetheart table. When we sat down we were greeted with a photo Catie had taken less than an hour ago, in a beautiful silver frame. There is a personal connection Catie has to this memento from her own family and it is something I will cherish forever. I cannot recommend her enough and I am sure from your first meeting you will understand all of the positive reviews.
- Andrew & Michaela
Livermore, California
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FROM PAST WEDDING CLIENTS
"I would give Catie 6 stars if I could - she is that great! My fiancé and I planned a vacation to San Francisco and my fiancé (then boyfriend) planned to propose to me on this trip. He contacted Catie to capture the moment by the Golden Gate Bridge when he popped the question. On this particular day, it was foggy, dark, and COLD! But, Catie did an absolutely amazing job and the pictures turned out better than I could ever imagine. Not only were the pictures amazing but I feel like I gained a friend because she is just the sweetest and we have kept in contact ever since :) We love her so much that we plan on flying her out to Charleston, South Carolina to photograph our wedding! We wouldn’t want or trust anyone else. She is truly so sweet, so genuine, so talented, and such a pleasure to work with. Booking her for your wedding is the best decision you can make!"
- Carl & Jenny
Chicago, Illinois
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FROM PAST WEDDING CLIENTS
the process
my approach to your wedding day
I know you love the subtleties; those brief touches or quick glances across the room from him. Maybe that’s how your story began, yours and his, in those moments that will weave their way through every second of your wedding day.
On that day, everything will change. You’ll walk towards him gracefully, gently touching his elbow and he’ll pull you in like he always does. That pause, that beautiful moment just before he embraces you, tells a story. The look on your face holds your history together. In that moment, history is happening, and I don’t want you to forget it.
As he pulls you in to kiss your cheek, another miracle is happening. The imperfections of two people fade away and all that is left is the purity of love.
On that day, you will stand before your dearest friends and promise to choose each other, forever. There will be a million divine moments of laughter that day, brief moments that will fade away as quickly as they came. As you are living them, I will keep them, tucked away behind a lens that is looking at your story through legacy.
You were meant to be with him, and history will be marked by those moments. I want to hold each one for you because one day, you’ll walk down the halls of the home you raised your children in. You’ll pass the hallway decorated with your story, with the subtle moments of that day that changed everything.
Each image is an invitation to relive the feelings of being his bride and you’ll take it. You’ll feel the way you did, and you’ll be able to tell your grandchildren your story of being his wife that began on that day. They will have watched you live your love story their entire lives and they’ll beg you to tell them the story again. And you will because you can still remember the feeling of touching his elbow, and the feeling of him pulling you in close, and the pause just before he whispered,
“I completely and utterly adore you.”
My mission is to walk alongside each of my couples as they begin their marriage, serving them on their wedding day so they can focus on one another, and capturing timeless images of their most cherished memories. I believe that these photographs become tangible encouragement as my couples walk through their marriage and inspire future generations with a legacy of love.
I believe that your wedding photographs belong in places where you’ll see them often. I believe that your wedding photographs speak the vows you exchanged and the joy you shared on that day. With that in mind, I am proud to offer a gorgeous selection of heirloom-worthy products, from albums to framed wall collections and more. I love thinking of these products as part of your home and that one day, you’ll be able to share and pass down these heirlooms to future generations that will cherish them for years to come.
From choosing the perfect location for your engagement session, to finalizing your wedding day timeline, to selecting your favorite images to frame for your newlywed home, I'm here to make sure you feel informed and cared for throughout your experience with me. I’m excited to capture your wedding day, but even more so, I'm excited to get to know you as a couple and to see the beauty of your marriage unfold!
Before your wedding day, I love to spend time with you during an engagement session. This is the perfect opportunity for you both to get to know me before your wedding day (I hope to feel like old friends by the time that day comes!) and to have beautiful images captured of this joyful season of your relationship.
the experience
the catherine leanne experience
the custom collection
build your CUSTOM COLLECTION
One Credit is $575. Required 4-credit minimum
*A 9.75% CA sales tax will be added to all packages and options
**Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 60 miles from 94544. Ask for details.
***To book I require a 50% down payment and final payment is due at 30 days before your wedding
choose 4 or more credits using the following:
One Hour of Wedding Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Credit
One Hour Portrait or Engagement Session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Credit
Online Gallery with High Resolution Digital Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
Fine Art Print Box with 500 4x6 Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
High Resolution Digital Files vis USB in Fine Art Print Box with 500 4x6 Prints . . . . . 3 Credits
10x10 Linen Engagement Album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Credit
10x10 Heirloom Album with 20 spreads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
12x12 Heirloom Album with 20 spreads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Credits
Matching 8x8 Parent Album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
$600 Print Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
One Hour of Wedding Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
One Hour Portrait or
Engagement Session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
Online Gallery with High Resolution
Digital Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
Fine Art Print Box with 500 4x6 Prints. . . . . 2 Credits
High Resolution Digital Files via USB
in Fine Art Print Box with 500 4x6 Prints . . 3 Credits
10x10 Linen Engagement Album. . . . . . . . . . . .1 Credit
10x10 Heirloom Album with 20 spreads. . . . .2 Credits
12x12 Heirloom Album with 20 spreads. . . . . 3 Credits
Matching 8x8 Parent Album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
$600 Print Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
albums
Handcrafted Albums are the perfect way to remember your wedding day
I believe that your wedding photographs belong in the places where you both will see them often and be reminded of the vows you exchanged, the promises you made, and the joy you shared on that day. With that in mind, we’re proud to offer a gorgeous selection of heirloom-worthy products, from albums to framed wall collections and more. We love thinking of these products as part of your home that you’ll be able to share and pass down to future generations.
click here to see our client's heirloom albums
engagement sessions
Each collection includes a complimentary engagement session! These sessions are vital to ensure that you're pros on your wedding day and allow you to get comfortable in front of our camera.
Engagement sessions are our favorite! It gives us the chance to hang out and it is great practice for your wedding day. Our couples get comfortable in front of our camera and learn how we work through posing.
Engagement sessions are a wonderful opportunity to capture the sweet anticipation before your wedding! Instead of posed and forced, we see your session as an opportunity to capture breathtaking images in gorgeous locations. Its so important that you experience what its like to be in front of our cameras before your wedding so that you feel natural and comfortable on your big day.
We love when our couples choose to make their engagement session meaningful. Whether its shooting in a location that is special to you (even if that means traveling), or incorporating the story of your romance throughout your session, the opportunities are truly endless.
When should I schedule my engagement session and how far do you travel?
Typically, my couples book their engagement session at least two months in advance. Have a favorite location?! I am more than willing to travel for engagement session! I really love it when our couples ask me to photograph them in a location that means something special to them! 60 miles of travel is included for your engagement session.
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How many images can we expect in our online gallery?
On average, we shoot around 75-100 images per hour while photographing. We love delivering all of our client's digital files quickly and easily via an online gallery. You have the ability to download, share, and order prints and products as many times as you'd like.
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Do you charge a travel fee?
Yes. travel fees do apply for weddings outside of Hayward, California and
may include flights, rental car, and a hotel for Catie and her team. Please reach out directly for a custom quote!
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How involved will you be on my wedding day?
On your wedding day, I love being both interactive and discreet throughout the coverage time. There will be parts of the day when I will need to be in control in order to accomplish everything that needs to be done while staying on schedule. There will also be moments when you shouldn't even know that I am there (ceremony, toasts, special dances, ect.)
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How do we move forward with booking?
Once I have answered any questions you may have and you have decided that our wedding experience is exactly what you're looking for, the next step is to review and accept an online quote. This will walk you through your collection choice and when you are ready, you can reserve your wedding date by signing your contract and paying your 50% deposit securely online.
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Thank you so much for considering Catherine Leanne Photography to be a part of your wedding day! If you’re interested in working with us, the next step is to set up a time to chat! You can reach us directly at catie@catherineleanne.com
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