January 21, 2014

Cat+Mitchell Engaged in Greensboro

We just met Cat and Mitchell in December (our first ever client meeting in a Waffle House) and we decided we liked them even before we met them simply for the fact that they wanted to meet in a Waffle House. They were a little nervous at first, but the truth came out later that they’re diehard Philly Flyers fans and were concerned about us being from Pittsburgh and possibly having an allegiance to the Penguins… not realizing, of course, that we’re completely indifferent to any and all kinds of hockey (sorry, southwestern Pennsylvania).

A wedding for this year at Starlight Meadow (an amazing venue) in Burlington was booked. An engagement session was then also booked. Tacos were eaten pre-session because tacos make everyone that much more relaxed in pictures. Pictures were then taken outside in Greensboro in 30-some degree temperatures which seems all well and good, but I’m pretty sure it was substantially colder than that given the wind… and none of us could feel our hands, or legs, or feet (3 out of 4 of us were wearing Converse Chucks which, although cool, don’t really provide any sort of adequate protection from, well, anything). We also shot some inside Longshanks, a pool hall where they had their first date and where resides the most amazing fake fireplace. We are looking forward to photographing their wedding this year because they promised us a bouncy castle.

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January 15, 2020

Catsby+Catalie+Aristocat // A Raleigh Cat Photography Session

Yes, you read that title correctly: A Raleigh Cat Photography Session. MY DREAM. Photography is fun but photography involving petting cats is even better. And photographing cats named entirely with puns is EVEN BETTER THAN THAT. For those who aren’t aware, I’m doing a fundraiser during the months of January and February for Safe Haven for Cats, a Raleigh non-profit no-kill shelter for feline friends. They rely on donations and volunteers to keep their shelter running, and I believe in what they do (it’s also where we adopted our own fuzzbucket cats so I’m a little biased). Because they rely on donations and I wanted to give back, I’m giving 50% of my photography fee to Safe Haven for all cat sessions at the moment, and I’m so glad that Liz and Mitchell participated!

Liz is related to the fab couple that is Dottie and Jon (she’s Jon’s sister) and I’ve worked with her before at a few family related weddings! Liz is just incredible – hilarious and generous and loves her cats. Turns out that her boyfriend Mitchell is the same way. Liz said that Mitchell would prefer an entire farm full of cats if he could, and I 100% agree and will ask them to live there if they ever make this cat farm a reality. All of their cats are rescues and are absolutely gorgeous. Catsby is the gray+white longhaired cat who has a constant look of, “WHAT?!” but is very friendly and outgoing. Aristocat is the ragdoll cat who is so gorgeous but also insaaaanely friendly and outgoing. Part of this might have to do with the fact that I gave her treats upon my arrival but she’s truly a gentle, loving cat. The middle child is Catalie, all black, who was not entirely sure about the whole thing but came out for a fewwww pictures before returning to hiding underneath the couch (2/3 cat wins ain’t bad). I absolutely love working with people who adore their animals at this level, and it was a delight working with Liz and Mitchell. Thank you guys so much for having me in your home and participating in the Safe Haven fundraiser!

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March 3, 2016

Cat+Michell // At Home.

Remember Cat+Michell? Of course you guys do, their wedding had a bouncy castle. A bouncy castle I went in many times, and fondly reminisce about whenever I’m anywhere without a bouncy castle really (which is, sadly, often). Well, Cat and Michell had a KID! A small human being! Not fit to put inside a bouncy castle (yet), but give him time. His name is Cameron and he was a little bit sick at the session which gave me a great excuse to sing this. He also slept through pretty much the whole session. This was either due to a defense mechanism to tune us all out, or because he had the sniffles. Either way, it gave us the opportunity to put on his baby headphones and a dinosaur hat and create all sorts of pictures he’ll probably be embarrassed of later. We are so happy to welcome the always wonderful never terrible Cat+Michell to the CSP 3-timer’s club and to welcome Cameron to his first-timer’s club!