About this vendor
Cat Alkire Photography is a South Bend, Indiana wedding photographer specializing in timeless, fine art imagery for Catholic and traditional celebrations. Based in South Bend and serving the Midwest—including Notre Dame weddings—Cat also regularly photographs weddings in Chicago, Indianapolis, and beyond. Her light and airy style, editorial approach, and deep understanding of faith-based traditions ensure your wedding day is documented with elegance, artistry, and meaning. Whether you’re planning a classic Catholic ceremony or a refined celebration, Cat creates heirloom-quality images that tell your love story for generations.
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Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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From the very beginning, Cat felt like family—and by the end, I truly couldn’t imagine having anyone else by our side on our wedding day. She didn’t just take photos; she created m...
oments, captured emotions, and preserved memories that we will cherish forever.
Her talent is absolutely unmatched. She has an incredible ability to lead the way with posing while still making everything feel natural, effortless, and so comfortable in front of the camera. Even in moments where we might have felt awkward or unsure, she guided us with ease and confidence, allowing us to fully be present and enjoy the day.
What makes her truly special is the care she puts into her work. Every photo tells a story—full of love, joy, and authenticity—and looking through our gallery feels like reliving our wedding all over again. The experience was seamless, personal, and filled with warmth, and by the end of it all, I was genuinely sad to see the process come to an end.
She is a true artist and one of the best investments we made for our wedding. We will absolutely use her again for future milestones, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. If you’re looking for someone who makes you feel comfortable, seen, and celebrated while delivering breathtaking photos, she is it.
Cat was the PERFECT choice for our big day. From the moment I met her, I knew she was going to do everything to help us get the best memories. She really helped us get into the spi...
rit during our Chicago engagement session, and she made us so comfortable on the big day. Since I was getting ready at home, I wanted to make sure our photographer was someone we wanted to hang out with in our house for several hours, and now I want Cat to be my BFF :) Regarding our photos, they're better than we could have ever asked for. And she's incredibly communicative. Would absolutely recommend to anyone.
We could not have been happier with Cat photographing our wedding! She was incredibly professional and made us feel so comfortable (which was important when taking a million photos...
on your wedding day!). Cat was communicative from the moment we submitted our request to her and we never felt in the dark. She was fully knowledgeable on all things related to our ceremony venue, getting amazing shots from angles we never even thought about and locations we didn't think about on campus. She also delivered us our full gallery SO quickly. To say it was a pleasure working with her is truly an understatement!
Cat is the best wedding photographer! From signing the contract to receiving our wedding gallery, I could not have asked for a better experience. Cat is attentive, personable, unde...
rstanding, and very, very skilled at what she does! She makes posing feel natural and the sessions fun and exciting. Cat was also extremely helpful when it came to planning out the timing of the wedding, and was flexible when I made last minute changes a few days before the wedding. And the finished products are perfect!!! She provided hundreds of beautiful photos from our wedding day, and they are so much more beautiful than I expected. She captured all of the photos we asked for, and went above and beyond with the number and variety of shots that she captured. If you are getting married soon, especially in the South Bend area, I cannot recommend Cat Alkire for your wedding photographer enough!
Not only is Cat’s work AMAZING, but she is so easy to work with and so helpful. She was always available to answer and questions, no matter how small or silly. She sent drafted tim...
elines back to me more times than I could count and helped to add in things I would have never thought of. The day of, she was super flexible and made sure that I had options if things didn’t go exactly according to plan. She and her assistant were honestly just like two more friends getting ready the day of and really put my mind at ease. We got married in December but still wanted outdoor photos. Cat and her assistant had hand warmers to share, and we were able to get some really get shots. We still haven’t received all of our photos back, but Cat shared a sneak peek that we got to view on our honeymoon and could not be happier! I wanted photographers that captured the day exactly as it was and that’s exactly what she did. I couldn’t recommend Cat Alkire more!
Cat was absolutely wonderful to have as a photographer! She came to Grand Rapids to do our engagement session, which was so kind of her! On our wedding day she was there in advance...
to capture all of the details! Her photography skills are amazing and she really captured the happiness and excitement of our day. Cat is easy to talk to and always prompt with communication. She delivers wonderful photographs, that are light and airy, with a whimsical feel. I would book her over and over again!
My FAVORITE wedding vendor to work with! Cat’s photos captured all the little details and special moments with our families. She’ll make you feel comfortable in front of the camera...
, help you find other wonderful wedding vendors to work with, and cheer you on through the whole wedding planning journey. And I mean the whole journey.
While my April 2020 wedding dreams were crumbling before my eyes, Cat was compiling a list of available postponement dates. She sent me tentative timelines for Wedding Plan A, Wedding Plan B, and Wedding Plan C (she is amazingly fast a responding to emails). She made a micro-wedding at my house look flawless. She’s a talented photographer, a much-needed cheerleader, and a shoulder to lean on. I hope you experience 0 pandemics during wedding planning. But the world throws curve balls, and when it does, you want Cat on your team!
Cat was an absolute joy to work with throughout the crazy wedding planning process! She is more than just a photographer to her brides, she is a friend. Cat never misses a beat ens...
uring her brides get to know her throughout the months leading up to the wedding, making the wedding day photos an extremely enjoyable and happy experience. Her work is remarkable, and they captured our day better than I could have ever imagined. I am constantly going back to view the photos and reminisce on our magical day through her lens.
Thank you Cat!
xoxo - Janey
Cat was truly the best photographer ever. She made our wedding day absolutely perfect. From planning and scheduling the day, I couldn't have done it without her. The way she captur...
ed our day was out of a dream. Every picture is absolutely beautiful and will be cherished forever. She got to know us as a couple and really cared about us. This, along with her talent, was able to capture us for who we are. It was truly magical to see the photos after. I can't recommend or thank Cat enough!
Cat was my favorite vendor of the entire wedding planning process! She is so inviting and friendly that I just can’t get enough of her.
Our engagement pictures went perfectly and...
it really got me excited to see what the wedding day would be like. Cat and her husband Miles were outstanding for our wedding day. The pictures we have gotten back so far are out of this world and everything I could have ever hoped for. I can’t say enough good words about Cat and Miles. If you are looking for a photographer, look no more go to her!
Cat did an amazing job with our engagement photos and our wedding! Through the entire process we felt so comfortable with her, and she really made us feel special. She took her tim...
e to make our pictures look perfect, and I'm so grateful for all of the memories Cat & Miles captured on our big day. Thank you Cat!
Cat is extremely gifted in photography and so easy to work with. She is professional, personal, and her work is amazing! My husband and I are so glad we used her to take our weddin...
g photos!
I couldn't be happier that we chose Cat Alkire Photography! Cat's photos are so stunning, and she is such a joy to work with!
Cat's Photos are not only beautiful, she is easy to work with and professional!
Cat Alkire Photography makes both engagement and wedding photos the most relaxing and fun experience ever! She is extremely talented, creative, and very unique. She is open to any ...
suggestions and is a very easy person to get along. She finds the natural beauty in you and the pictures look like they are worth a million!!
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Notre Dame, South Bend, Chicago, USA
Cat Alkire Photography