Central Virginia + Raleigh North Carolina

documentary-inspired wedding and lifestyle photographer

PRESERVING MEMORIES & LOVE STORIES SINCE 2024

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HONEST. PRESENT. LIVED EXPERIENCES.

An elevated approach to wedding photography. Centered around raw emotion, natural moments, and documenting authentic feeling of your day, not just how it looked.

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DOCUMENTING LOVE STORIES & LIFESTYLE ADVENTURES

Through prompted direction without stiff, inauthentic poses..

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BASED IN RICHMOND VIRGINIA

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SERVING CENTRAL VIRGINIA

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& RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA

A style rooted in personalizing experiences, comfort, & connection to truly preserve sacred moments & immersive details that mean something to you.

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Hey, it’s cait, your photographer

VIRGINIA BASED WEDDING & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER

Words cannot express how beyond thrilled I am that you found me. I am a wedding photographer based in Richmond and Central Virginia, whose 11-year hobby turned into a passion driven business in 2024. Over the last 2 years, I have carefully perfected my documentary-inspired, intentionally guided, preserved detail style of shooting. Curating an editing style that is timeless, yet modern. A true to life, slightly elevated with a touch of warmth for emotional integrity and emphasis. This allowing me to delivery intentional imagery you are meant to feel, without looking different, being too bright/dark, unless done in the moment intentionally.

I sought mentorship opportunities with seasoned professionals, invested in learning material, and carefully crafted Cait Patton Photography, LLC., to deliver personalized experiences shaped around you, & imagery that you will relive for generations. I swoon over love stories, and absolutely love experiencing elopements, engagements, and weddings with my couples, but my heart is also rooted in lifestyle adventures, documenting anything important to you through portrait photography (that’s where I started!).

Outside of photography, I really enjoy connecting with my loved ones, gaming (that’s how I met my second shooter!), reading, painting, and discovering music that is written with storytelling lyricism.

If you’re craving an experience that will make you feel comfortable, seen, and authentic to your vision and what matters the most to you, I would be over the moon & honored to be part of your story.

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SEE THE WEDDING & EVENT VENUES WE ARE EXCITED TO WORK WITH IN 2026, AND WHERE WE HAVE WORKED IN THE PAST!

The Mill at Fine Creek, Powhatan VA

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The Barn at Spring Rose Lane, Bedford VA

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Avonlea Farms Wedding & Events, Mineral VA

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Pocahontas State Park's Swift Creek Banquet Hall, Chesterfield VA

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The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond VA

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Grace Christian Church, Mechanicsville VA

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Antebellum of New Kent, Providence Forge VA

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The Mill at Fine Creek, Powhatan VA 〰️ The Barn at Spring Rose Lane, Bedford VA 〰️ Avonlea Farms Wedding & Events, Mineral VA 〰️ Pocahontas State Park's Swift Creek Banquet Hall, Chesterfield VA 〰️ The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond VA 〰️ Grace Christian Church, Mechanicsville VA 〰️ Antebellum of New Kent, Providence Forge VA 〰️

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Cait Patton for our post-nuptial couple shoot after eloping, and it was such a delightful experience! Cait brought an incredible energy that made the entire session enjoyable. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, perfectly capturing our essence and the love we share. Her attention to detail and creative vision truly made the day unforgettable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented photographer who knows how to make the process fun and relaxed”

— CHELSEA & STEEVEN, 2025

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