Grass Valley Wedding Photographers

Azara Images

5 out of 5 stars and 15 reviews
best-of-weddings

Northern California and Beyond

About This Vendor

Photojournalistic. Modern & Heartfelt

Hi, I'm Cathlene with Azara Images! I've been photographing for over twenty-five years. In that time, I have learned to make beautiful images in any condition. From the quiet of an intimate gathering to the bustle and activity of a large wedding, I have refined my ability to be present and calm for my clients on their wedding day. My style can be described as photojournalistic, genuine & classically beautiful. None of the images on my site were posed. I specialize in putting my clients at ease so I can capture their natural, affectionate state of relating to one another. At the end of the day, I'm always told that I was a lot of fun to work with. If you’re looking for a laid back experience and want to create something that feels natural to you, we’ll be a great fit.

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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir, Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Film Photography, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2020 Best of Weddings Winner

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Azara Images Reviews

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Reviewed On 12/31/2019 by Lexie R
Cathlene is amazing. I fell in love with her work on Instagram and then contacted her to see if she was available on my wedding day. Our first meeting was through video call and we clicked right away. She was very patient and happy to answer al...
l of our questions and was really easy to feel comfortable with. She stayed in close communication and helped us plan a dreamy engagement session in her hometown- and delivered some stunning images that we used for our “save the date” cards. She helped us arrange tons of planning and lighting details for our wedding. She was extremely patient with our families and really easy going on our big day. She has a calm presence and a beautiful eye for detail. We legit LOVE our wedding photos, LOVED working with Cathlene- and will definitely be hiring her for our anniversary photo shoot.
Response from the Vendor on 12/31/2019
Lexie, thank you for this super sweet reflection. Your engagement images remain some of my very favorite of 2019! It was a pleasure to create with you and I really look forward to making some magic together in 2020. Love, Cathlene
Reviewed On 12/21/2019 by Jason W
Cathlene shot my brother’s wedding this Fall and was so much fun to work with. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2019
Thanks Jason! Your family was a blast to photograph. Wishing you the best. -Cathlene
Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Maren M
We highly recommend her for your wedding, & special event photography needs! It was easy to include Cathlene. She was respectful, reverent, purposeful, sensitive, skillful and clearly inspired by what she does. We were beyond thrilled with the ...
photos she took of us and have heard again and again from friends and family, how touched they were upon seeing them. The shots range from playful and simply beautiful, to deeply intimate and are filled with the full range of life, wrapped in grace. She truly captured us, making use of our chemistry, light, the environment and collecting the most creative & ideal frames. We felt a sense of fun, care, generosity, and security working with her. Her direction felt natural, flowing and easy to take. Her unwavering, sensitive gaze, creative eye, and gifted perspective produced a collection of photos that our family will treasure for lifetimes to come.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2019
What a beautiful review dear Maren. Thank you! And thank you for believing in the arts and helping me create some of my favorite images ever. Sending much gratitude and love your way. xoxox
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Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by andrew s
Cathlene brings a diverse global perspective to any project you need in the world of photography. Her gift to see the magic of the moment offers an intuitive view to each and every image she takes. Could not recommend her more highly !
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2019
Ahh thank you for your kind words Andrew! I am truly touched by your review. xoxo
Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Justin A
Cathlene comes with the most amazing photography skills and great communication that supported our special day. She was both professional and caring. She was able to seamlessly capture the tears and joy of our event and every moment I hoped she...
caught, she did! I recommend Cathlene 100% for your photographer at your special event.
Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2019
Thank you brother! I loved working with you and your family and documenting your love and commitment to each other. Much much love!
Reviewed On 6/01/2019 by Nina K
Hmmm, where do I begin? Cathlene, with Azara Images, is such a unique, free spirited, loving and present individual. Throughout the process of planning and shooting both our engagement session and our wedding, Cathlene became a true friend. She...
was helpful in planning the timeline of our big day, accommodating with every last minute change, super friendly with certain difficult family members and the list goes on and on. She’s your photographer! Jump on a video call with her and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2019
Hey Nina! Thank you for this:) Such sweet words. I loved working with you and your family and I hope your honeymoon was everything you hoped it would be! Sending my love.
Reviewed On 5/04/2019 by James C
I know people say this all the time, but this really was the best day of my life. There was so many magical moments that will now live with me forever. I can’t say enough how grateful I am to Cathlene for capturing this day for us. She was prof...
essional and such a delight and somehow knew how to photograph all the special details that will now live forever in our hearts.
Response from the Vendor on 05/04/2019
James, it was an honor to work with you guys. Thank you for your sweet acknowledgment. Send my love to Amanda!
Reviewed On 5/04/2019 by Kendra P
Working with Cathlene was a lot of fun. She’s relaxed and easy to get along with, and she captured my wedding with such class and elegance. I love all of the images from my wedding day! We’ve already booked her for our 1 year anniversary sessio...
n. Definitely recommend her!
Response from the Vendor on 05/04/2019
Kennnndra- you were gorgeous and graceful and sincere on your wedding day. Can't wait to celebrate your one year anniversary sweet lady!
Reviewed On 4/24/2019 by Cassie G
We loved our experience with Cathlene! She gave us just the right amount of freedom and direction to capture our wedding beautifully. Such a sweetheart with amazing talent <3
Response from the Vendor on 04/25/2019
Cassie, thank you for your kind words! I'll never forget your grandfather's olive grove and the epic hillside ceremony spot where you married your best friend. Thank you, thank you for having me a part of your gorgeous day. All my love!
Reviewed On 1/20/2019 by Jessica D
I have four sisters, and last year Cathlene photographed my youngest sister’s wedding. Being around her felt natural and sweet, as if she were one of our own sisters. She managed to capture my sister, the ceremony, and the reception in such a b...
eautiful and elegant way, and felt like part of the family the entire day.
Response from the Vendor on 01/21/2019
I felt like part of the family!! You guys were so welcoming and warm. Thank you for choosing me to be a part of your special day.
Reviewed On 12/17/2018 by Audra B
Cathlene was wonderful. She captured our wedding in such a natural and beautiful way, and is the loveliest person to work with! She has a calm and relaxing presence that makes even the most camera shy comfortable, and the shots she captured wer...
e diverse and simply beautiful.
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2018
Audra, thank you! You threw such a fun wedding and it was an absolute pleasure to work and celebrate with you. "Retro Ranch" will go down as the BEST wedding theme ever. All my love!
Reviewed On 12/14/2018 by Janet B
Cathlene photographed my daughter’s wedding last summer. During one of the most hectic days for my family, Cathlene was flexible, sweet and a complete joy to be around. I love the pictures of my daughter and I that she took after the ceremony. ...
She is truly an artist!
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2018
Janet, thank you. It was incredibly special to document the love between you and your daughter. I'm so glad those pictures are dear to you. Thank you for the gratitude! sincerely, Cathlene
Reviewed On 12/13/2018 by Joseph W
Cathlene was the perfect choice for our wedding! She completely understood what we were looking for and from the moment we met her, she felt more like an old friend than our photographer. She was a great help planning our wedding and was really...
easy and fun to work with on our big day. When we received our wedding images, tears streamed down both of our faces as we moved from image to image. Cathlene captured each moment with a depth we didn’t think possible.  Her photographs included instances we expected and so many we didn’t.  The “feel” of the day, the look between each of our parents, the bittersweet tears of my father giving away his only daughter. Cathlene is truly an artist and we would recommend her to anyone looking for the perfect wedding photographer. -Joseph & Katie Whitmoore
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2019
Thank you for the kind words Joseph and Katie! Blessings and all my love on a joyful marriage and long, happy life together!
Reviewed On 12/12/2018 by Ashley H
Cathlene was a perfect fit for our special occasion. It takes a well-rounded, organized photographer to ease and flow with the chaos of two large extended families on a wedding day. She was able to keep us focused on our photo timeline so that ...
we were able to get all of the portraits we were wanting to get. This was so important to us. We were elated when we received our photographs earlier than she had promised! Cathlene has an incredible eye and her artistic touch was exactly what we were looking for. Satisfied Bride, Ashley
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2018
Ahh, Ashley thank you for the thoughtful review. It was my pleasure to work with you and your family! Thank you for your kind words.
Reviewed On 12/12/2018 by Julia H
Cathlene has a natural and contagious peace about her.  With all the craziness of our wedding day, her calming presence and warm words made a big difference in how we enjoyed our day. Our wedding pictures are gorgeous and we’ve already framed a...
few of them to give away as Christmas gifts. A big thank you to Azara Images.
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2018
Julia, You and your sweetie had one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen and it was an honor to document every loving detail. I'm so glad you guys are printing your images! Let me know if you need any help with the printing proce...
ss in the future. All my love, Cathlene

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