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Four people standing together in a modern indoor space with a curved wall and a garden bed with green plants. The photo is taken from above through a glass window or ceiling, casting shadows across the scene.
Black and white photo of a woman in a floral dress and high-heeled shoes kneeling under a wooden chair, with only her legs visible from behind the chair.
A table set for a meal with plates, glasses, and cutlery, decorated with orange flowers in small vases, illuminated by sunlight coming through a window.
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A couple dressed in white, holding hands and kissing in a field with trees, sunlight shining through the trees, during a sunset or sunrise.
A street scene with a restaurant and a beauty salon in a Chinatown district. The restaurant has a red awning with Chinese characters and text that reads 'Delicious Dim Sum' and an address, while the beauty salon has a similar red sign. Two people are
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A couple dressed in formal attire standing among pink flowers in a garden, with a reflection of their faces visible in the glass of a window or mirror.
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A long banquet table set for a formal event with white tablecloth, multiple wine glasses, silverware, white napkins, and a centerpiece of calla lilies in glass vases, in a dimly-lit room with leather chairs and a painting on the wall.
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A woman in a turquoise dress being embraced by an older woman, holding a bouquet, at an outdoor gathering with people in formal attire and umbrellas in the background.
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A close-up of a woman's face behind a sheer, veil-like fabric with pearl buttons on her dress, soft lighting, and a neutral background.
A flock of seagulls flying in a clear blue sky.
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People socializing at an indoor lounge with hanging lights, palm trees outside, and round tables with candles.
A black and white photograph of a man and woman dressed formally, standing outdoors during the evening or late afternoon. The man is wearing a suit with a floral boutonniere, tie, and white shirt, while the woman is in a sleeveless dress with her eye
A young couple, a man and a woman, sharing a kiss against a green textured wall.
A couple is kissing at a wedding reception outdoors, with friends and family clapping and smiling in the background.
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A large bouquet of white flowers, possibly hydrangeas, in the foreground with a blurred outdoor patio setting in the background.
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A person walking outdoors near tall trees with sunlight streaming through them, creating lens flare effects in black and white.
A pair of beige high-heeled sandals with straps on green grass, with the brand label "MALOU DAHLWINK" visible inside.
A white wedding dress with puffed sleeves hanging on a wooden hanger in a doorway.
A display of four decorated cakes on a table with a dark tablecloth, featuring a tower of cream puffs in the center, with a floral patterned curtain in the background.
Man in a suit and woman in a wedding dress standing outside an ice cream truck, enjoying ice cream together.
People at a party or concert, dancing and raising their hands in a dimly lit room with warm lighting.
Recent Work
An Intimate Coastal Wedding in Stinson Beach + Bolinas
An Intimate Coastal Wedding in Stinson Beach + Bolinas
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A Film-Forward Elopement at the Marin Civic Center
A Film-Forward Elopement at the Marin Civic Center
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Stephanie & Michael’s San Francisco Engagement Session on Film
Stephanie & Michael’s San Francisco Engagement Session on Film
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Meet Cat

Film Photographer taking self portrait

Cat is a photographer living and working in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area. Her work is for the artist, the weirdo, and those who want their milestones photographed from a place of artistic intention, curiosity, + storytelling.

Cat photographs weddings and elopements of all shapes + sizes, with a particular love for celebrations that feel personal, unconventional, and intimate. She is also available for artful portraiture and documentary, in-home family sessions.

Cat travels often and would be thrilled to meet you anywhere your story takes you.

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