THE TEAM

Cait Patton & Cade Bernhardt

OWNER & LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER | ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER

Hi friend, it’s Cait! I’m your lead wedding photographer, serving couples with my associate wedding photographer, Cade from Richmond Virginia to Raleigh North Carolina!

Side-by-side portrait of a young woman with long wavy hair and a young man with short curly hair, both smiling. The woman is indoors with a plant in the background, wearing a dark sweater. The man is outdoors with trees behind him, wearing a white polo shirt.

I am originally from Lafayette, Louisiana and now residing in Chesterfield Virginia. I grew up surrounded by my rooted Cajun culture where family, connection, and snapping photos of our time spent together are everything. Those values deeply shape the way I approach photography today. While I work full-time in IT during the week (a role that thrives on precision and attention to detail), photography has always been where my heart is.

After photographing my first wedding in 2022, I knew this was something I wanted to pursue with intention. Since then, I’ve dedicated my time to refining my craft, mentoring under incredible photographers, and building a wedding photography experience centered around genuine connection, honesty, and preserving the moments that become family heirlooms.

As the business grew, I welcomed my friend Cade as an associate photographer on my team. Cade and I originally connected through the gaming community, but quickly realized we shared the same appreciation for photography and the stories it can tell. His background in event and automotive photography sharpened his eye for detail and taught him how to anticipate meaningful moments as they unfold.

On wedding days, we work together to document your story from multiple perspectives, capturing both the big emotional moments and the quiet details that make your day uniquely yours. More than anything, our goal is to create an experience where you feel comfortable, supported, and fully present in your day.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH US

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Planning a wedding comes with a lot of moving parts, and choosing the right photographer can feel like a big decision. Our goal is to make the entire experience feel natural, supportive, and easy from the moment you inquire.

From our first conversation to the delivery of your gallery, Cade and I focus on creating an experience where you feel comfortable, confident, and fully present in your day.

Throughout the planning process, we will:

  • meet with you to learn about your vision and priorities

  • help build a photography timeline that supports your day

  • tour your venue and identify the best locations for portraits + collaborate on ideas based on your favorite spots

  • answer questions and guide you through the photography side of your wedding

On the wedding day itself, our role is simple: to support you, celebrate with you, and document the moments that matter most. Rather than turning your day into a production, we guide gently when needed and allow natural moments to unfold, capturing the emotions, details, and connections that make your story uniquely yours.

Because the best photographs come from couples who feel relaxed, present, and free to simply enjoy their wedding day.

BEHIND THE SCENES MOMENTS

  • A young man standing by the roadside holding a camera, with a background of colorful autumn trees and passing cars.

  • A person holding a camera outdoors during daytime, capturing a photo of themselves and another person in a field with tall grass under a clear blue sky. The person's thumb is visible, and they have painted nails. Sunlight creates a lens flare in the image.

  • Empty indoor event space with tables, chairs, some people, and purple lighting, taken from a camera held by a person.

  • A bride in a wedding dress walking on a grassy field with a woman carrying a camera, holding her hand.

  • A woman stands on a beach taking photographs of a couple embracing in the water. The man lifts the woman while they kiss near the shoreline, with a clear blue sky above.

  • A woman taking a photo of a stage with a large illuminated cross in a church or worship space. There is a screen with the text, 'Bride covered to keep dress a secret until wedding' and a small bouquet icon, positioned in front of the stage.

  • A person taking a photograph with a digital camera and smartphone in a park with a waterfall and lush greenery in the background.

  • A woman in a white dress and cowboy boots standing on a small arched wooden bridge, with another woman in black standing on the side of the bridge taking a photo of her, in a lush green garden setting.

  • A woman sitting on a white sheet with a young girl, both smiling and touching faces, in a room with blue walls, white furniture, and a white sheet backdrop; a person taking a photo with a camera in the foreground.

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