Outdoor & Historic Venues: Catherine Ann Photography

h our photos. They were super professional, responsive and flexible. Our original plans were thrown off by the pandemic, and they went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. I highly recommend booking Catherine Ann Photography!

ented about how gorgeous and beautiful they made them feel while taking photos. They truly are one of a kind. I would hire them again and again. Beyond the amazing shots, they are super receptive to any questions I may have a turned around my photos quicker than I ever expected. I cried reviewing them because it was truly such a magical day! From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!

tie is a direct reflection of that aesthetic. My fiance and I purchased one of her packages that included an engagement session. My fiance and I had never really done professional photos before and we are not “picture takers”. We are even pretty bad at Instagram. Katie made us feel so comfortable and eased us into it. It even started to rain during the shoot and Katie made it work! Our pictures were unbelievably beautiful. On the day of our wedding, Katie and Jay were rockstars. Taking pictures with them was so easy and so fun. We opted to do a first look and have all the posed photos done prior to the ceremony. So worth it!! Katie and Jay worked quickly, kept us on schedule, and even corralled our crazy families. Even my fiance, who despises taking pictures, afterward said, “Hey, that wasn’t so bad!!”. My fiance and I didn’t even realize Katie and Jay were taking photos during the cocktail hour and the reception. They’re awesome people, so we wouldn’t have minded if they were seen or heard, but they were neither seen nor heard (Lol!)!! Katie sent me sneak peek photos the day after the wedding and, oh my gosh. They are stunning. I am dying to get the full set back. On top of all of this, our wedding party, our family, and even our guests have told us how great the photographers were. I have never really heard of that happening before. Overall we had an amazing experience with Catherine Ann Photography and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you, Katie and Jay, for everything.

s feel so comfortable and confident our entire wedding day. We got so many compliments from our bridal party and guests about how easy they made the photos and how beautiful they looked - even if you’re not usually comfortable in front of the camera!! All I had to do was make a list of photos (with family/ guests) that I wanted and Katie made sure to snap a shot. She controlled our timeline so beautifully and we got so many amazing photos! They truly made our wedding day amazing and we have fantastic memories for years to come!!!

stered the perfect balance of being personable and professional. She is creative beyond description; her work is stunning! We are so blessed to have worked with Katie and Jay from engagement to wedding day!

andid, yet magical and romantic vibe. After one conversation we were set to work with Katie and Jay, and it was the best decision we could of made. I can not say enough about Katie. As a human, she’s one of the best ones out there. She went out of her way to let us know she was there for us to answer any and all questions. Having a destination wedding, it can be hard to feel like everything is going smoothly. Planning with Katie, we felt completely calm and had zero worries. Thank you Katie for your check ins, it made a huge difference in our planning process. Does this woman have a plan! Down to the minute Katie set up a timeline to ensure every moment would be captured. Her attention to detail was incredibly impressive, and she really directed us the best way possible. The day of was a breeze, and working with her we felt like we knew her and jay our whole lives. There was even a point where I started to feel faint because alas, I was not hydrating. Katie, our magical fairy godmother whipped out a meat and cheese stick from that Mary Poppin apron of hers and legit brought me back to life. We felt so confident with Katie and Jay that we really got to enjoy the day, and be 100% in the moment. Because of that, and the expertise Katie had of our venue at Middleton Place, our pictures are absolutely stunning and wonderful. Our photos are a dream come true. If you are looking for a fun, creative, professional and detail oriented photographer to capture your day, Katie & Jay are the way to go.

every single 1000+ pictures because they were all amazing! Every picture captures a feeling. Every picture captures a moment of happiness and excitement. It's incredible how they were able to stop time and put it into a memory that will last forever. Thank you both for dealing with my crazy weird hyper wedding party and handling us like a pro! There is no way we would have had as much fun with someone else. Love yall! - Mandy & Colin

us! My now husband is not a big fan of taking pictures (shocker), but Katie and Jay made us both feel so comfortable. Since they are a husband and wife duo, it took a lot of the awkwardness out. We did an engagement shoot with them and loved the photos so we knew we were going to be in good hands for the wedding. PLUS they love puppies and we are big time dog lovers. On the day of our wedding, Katie was able to capture photos of me with my girls and Jay took photos of the boys. They worked together to time our first look so that we were exactly on time. Having a photographer that can manage a timeline is super important and Katie and Jay nailed it. At the reception we were completely surprised and so excited because they brought us a few sneak peaks of some of the photos. THEY ARE AMAZING. They also worked tirelessly to send us a few sneak peaks the next day so we could look at them and share them with our family and friends on our honeymoon. We highly recommend Catherine Ann Photography, and cannot wait to see the rest of our films!!!

to wonder where they were during the reception, as they were always there to capture each moment of our day. They even stayed up late into the night editing our photos so that we could wake up and have a sneak peek. A great addition to your team of vendors!

. The day of our engagement picture session was a terribly hot summer day, and on top of that, we experienced “wardrobe malfunctions.” Katie was on top of it all and managed to get amazing pictures, even some with our fur baby. Katie made us feel extremely comfortable and her easy going manner showed through in our pictures – they were beautiful, natural and heart-rending Katie also prepared us well for the wedding day, giving the most perfect and detailed itinerary for pictures. On the wedding day, both Katie and Jay did an amazing job of taking photos of all aspects of the day. Yet, they were discreet and non-obtrusive to the wedding day festivities. After the wedding, Katie was quick in sending me a few a sneak peek pictures the day after the wedding! And then two days later, she sent the most perfect sneak peek slideshow video. I could not stop watching the video and everyone who saw it fell in love. Finally, Katie was extremely fast in getting us all of the wedding photos - less than 2 weeks after the wedding - and they were just as amazing as all her other work. I would highly recommend Katie and Jay to anyone who wants the best photographers! Katie and Jay, I can't thank you enough for giving us precious memories of our special day!

cake has been eaten and the sparklers have burnt out, your wedding photos are left to remind you of all the love, joy, and excitement you and your spouse shared with your family and friends! Needless to say, I browsed a lot of photography portfolios, and I instantly fell in love with Catherine Ann Photography! Katie’s photos are timeless and beautiful! Charleston is like a fairy tale, and I wanted to find a photographer who could capture both the natural beauty of our venue and the joy we felt on our wedding day. To say Katie and Jay delivered would be an understatement! When we received our wedding album, we were overjoyed! They captured every moment and detail I could have ever wanted in the most beautiful way. Being able to look back, relive all of those wonderful moments, and even see all the beautiful details I was too overwhelmed to notice is absolutely invaluable to me! Also, I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that I’ve always felt a bit awkward and uncomfortable in front of the camera, but Katie and Jay made the whole process so easy! We met for the first time at our engagement session, and with Katie’s guidance, my nerves quickly melted away! They are both so sweet and made us feel so comfortable! Katie really took the time before our wedding to get to know us so that by the time our wedding day came, I felt like we were posing in front of friends! I absolutely could not be more grateful for Katie and Jay!! The photos they took for us are truly a priceless gift that will last a lifetime! I am so thankful that we chose Catherine Ann Photography to play this important role on our big day, and I would absolutely recommend them to everyone I know!!! <3

the incredible vendors we ended up selecting. We were planning from out-of-state, so Katie’s suggestions for vendors and shooting locations were especially helpful! Katie is such a pro. She takes time to get to know her couples before the wedding with very specific questions and makes sure to be super prepared for the day-of by consulting with you on the shots that are important to you! She also provided us with a detailed timeline which made everything so easy going into the day! We were already so impressed with Katie before the wedding, but when our wedding day came, we were just blown away. Beyond being the picture of professionalism, Katie and Jay were both incredibly friendly and made everyone feel so comfortable. They were flies on the wall while also being amazing guides and directors for the day. They worked quickly and made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We have a huge family and had a pretty big wedding party, but Katie and Jay were able to work with everyone seamlessly and capture everything. As a bride who was all over the place, I can’t tell you wonderful it was to have complete trust in our photographers and not have to worry about anything other than marrying my husband! They read the room perfectly and were able to capture photos of every guest and every important moment, whether it was an obvious moment at the altar or a discreet look between two people. When our photos came back, I was stunned!!! They captured everything so perfectly and beautifully. You can’t even tell that it was a rainy day! Our entire family feels so lucky to have these photos for the rest of our lives to look back on. Each photo is incredibly well-lit, colorful, bright, airy, and most-importantly, perfectly captures the pure joy surrounding the wedding!!! These photos already mean the world to us and we feel so grateful to have them to remember and look back on our perfect day. I’m simply in awe of Katie and Jay’s talent. We can’t recommend her and her team enough!!

ve seen so far have been BEAUTIFUL. Before we left the venue, Katie had printed little wallet-sized sneak peek photos for us to take home (I still have no idea when/how she did this in the midst of everything, but it was seriously impressive/a wonderful surprise). And then I woke up the next morning to an email from her with MORE sneak peek pictures. She is the best and takes the most beautiful pictures...you will seriously be missing out if you don't use her for your event!

nt that we had to have Catherine Anne photography capture the memories—could those pictures be any more dreamy or romantic?? *Swooning* Leaving Magnolia Plantation after our ceremony, my hubby and I both remarked upon Katie’s artistic direction and talent. We are notoriously UNphotogenic, and always manage to take the most awkward photos..until we met Katie + Jay!! They made us feel SO comfortable and at ease, and I think that really shows in photos they captured. I’m already dreaming of (ok, scheming) a one year anniversary shoot just so I can work with Katie again!! :) If you’re on the fence, do yourself a favor and lock down this AMAZING duo—you won’t be sorry! XO

not the biggest fan of having my picture taken, but they made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera. If we get the chance, my husband and I plan to use them for the photography of every special moment in our lives from here on out! You'll always have the photos from your wedding and there's no one better to capture those memories than Katie!

f time with friends and family! I am beyond impressed and would suggest them to any new couple tying the knot!

sy - it never felt artificial or posed. We had them come to DC for our wedding too, and both Katie and Jay did a fantastic job. They're professional, easy to talk to and work with, and take great photos! If we had to do it all again, we'd definitely book them over. Can't recommend them highly enough.

l with natural light so that our photos would have a soft, romantic feel. If I could go back and do it all over again, I'd pick Katie every single time!! She is worth every penny and more! We were having a destination wedding which can cause a little extra anxiety with coordinating vendors, but throughout the entire process with Katie, communication was clear and easy, and any questions I had were answered nearly immediately! Although I may have had a million things to worry about, photography was NEVER one of them!! Not only did Katie's work and passion blow us away, but her fun personality and excessive use of smiley faces (just like me :P) made us feel completely at ease right away. We had never posed for photos before but from the moment we started our engagement session, she coached us every step of the way. It was like having an old friend snapping pictures of us! Come the wedding day, Katie & Jay captured every photo we dreamed of and more. We never once felt rushed and were guided at all the right times. I 200% recommend Katie for your big day! Remember, your wedding photos are something you will have to look back on and treasure for the rest of your life. Katie will not let you down!

so that we were prepared. The day of the wedding, both Katie & Jay did an amazing job splitting time getting photos of everyone getting ready and had all of the shot locations picked out so all we had to do was get in the car and go. Our photos were ready much earlier than we expected and they were amazing!!! We feel so lucky to have worked with them - highly recommend!!!

ture the beauty in a moment. She was both professional and efficient! She answered all my emails and concerns in a timely manner and took the time to meet with me when it fit my schedule (I was an out of town bride). She asked a lot of important detailed questions which helped because it guided our picture timeline. She even provided this timeline to me well in advance to make any changes to help me stress less about where everyone needed to be and when! Katie made us feel like we were stars, directing enough to get the perfect photo whilst not being overly technical or bossy! She directed our families around perfectly managing to capture every single special moment! She came prepared and remembered everyone's name which just made the process even smoother and stress free. We’ve just received our photos and firstly we’ve got a huge amount which is exciting, but also the quality of them is stunning. I credit her friendly disposition, seemingly infinite supply of energy and undeniable sense of fun which allowed us to completely relax and take some truly fantastic photos. These photos will forever be cherished by ourselves and our families. If you’re thinking of booking Katie, don’t hesitate, do it now, we cannot recommend her highly enough! -- Erica & Scott

John made us feel so at ease and we had an absolute blast, we were so sad and wanted to do it again once it was over! Even a pose that may feel awkward came out incredible! Our wedding day was no different, Katie photographed the girls getting ready while John worked with the groomsmen. They're both so friendly, funny, and feel like family! What you don't realize is that you spend more time with your photographer on your wedding day than with a lot of your friends and family. With Katie, we loved every minute! Our wedding pictures turned out amazing, her eye for backgrounds and colors and everything else is unparalleled and we couldn't be happier! Work with Catherine Ann Photography, we'll be calling Katie when it's time for maternity pictures just so we can see her again! Love, Lauren and Austin!

e me feel bad about it, she was so accommodating. She communicated so well with us and put us at ease - she took care of everything! The day of the ceremony they were on time and found the perfect spots for us to take pictures at. I was a little stressed that day and she constantly reassured me that everything would be fine! The pictures we received were beyond anything we could have ever imagine -- they were PERFECT! Katie and her husband really listened to what we wanted and before we finished they made sure we had every shot we wanted. She said it would take about a month to get our pictures back but we got them way earlier than that! I would highly recommend Catherine Ann Photography to anyone and my husband and I can't wait to go back to Charleston and have more picture taken by her :)

r wedding shots we love!! They do an incredible job of making sure to capture all of the little details of the day and all of the special moments. We love love love all the family and wedding party shots but cannot get enough of all the candid shots they took that truly show the emotion and energy of the day! They have an incredible ability to capture the special moments in a way that allows to relive it every time you look at the picture, which we absolutely love! We highly recommend Catherine Ann Photography!!

photos are bright, vibrant and soft instead of dark and mysterious. We are from Westchester, New York and Katie and Jay were so nice to travel up to New York from Charleston, South Carolina to be our photographers. They were very accommodating and very reliable. Katie always answered my emails and texts right away. She made a timeline for the day of the wedding. We have a huge family so it was SUPER helpful and very organized. They made sure to get all of the pictures we wanted and MORE! The timeline also allowed us to be at cocktail hour so that we could engage with our guests. My husband and I just got our pictures back and we couldn't be any happier. Their attention to detail is amazing! We are forever grateful that Katie and Jay were there to document such a memorable day! We can't wait to look at these for the rest of our lives! Thank you Katie and Jay!