Cate Barry Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,900

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Packages

Prices start at $4,900

About Cate Barry Photography

Cate Barry Photography

Owner and head photographer

I am a Connecticut-based wedding and portrait photographer obsessed with candid moments, real emotion, and the connections between human beings. I strive to capture life as we actually live it: full of beauty and roughness, joy and struggle, extravagance and simplicity. When I photograph you, I’m not thinking about getting likes on social media. I’m thinking about what will make your heart grow three times its size. I’m thinking about what will make you ugly-cry, looking back. I’m thinking about you seeing how awesome and truly loved you are.

I’m queer; my partner is a trans man. We’ve been together since before he transitioned. He and I haven’t been able to take for granted that just any photographer would see and represent us accurately. As such, I focus on making ALL of my clients feel empowered and seen--and on making sure all kinds of people know they will be safe and honored in my presence. Photography is my soul work. I’m not here for the transaction. I’m here to help you see yourself as an integral part of the tangled, messy, wonderful whole of humanity. I’m here to document your joy, your emotions, and your love.

Services

Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Deliverables

Digital files
Online gallery
Photo box
Printed enlargements
Wedding album

Cate Barry Photography packages

Legacy Collection

9 hours

Peak pricing $6,500-7,300

Off-peak pricing $6,500-7,300

Description

This is the top-tier collection with everything I wish I'd gotten from my wedding! Includes up to nine hours of wedding coverage, an online viewing gallery, your full gallery of high-resolution, edited digital images, several mounted heirloom prints, a 30-page wedding album, and a second photographer for weddings with 50+ guests.

What’s included

Coverage, 2nd shooter, prints, album, digitals

Heirloom Collection

9 hours

Peak pricing $5,250-6,250

Off-peak pricing $5,250-6,250

Description

This is my most popular collection and includes nine hours of wedding coverage, an online viewing gallery, your full gallery of high-resolution, edited digital images, several mounted heirloom prints, and a second photographer for weddings with 50+ guests.

What’s included

Coverage, 2nd shooter, prints, digitals

Heritage Collection

8 hours

Peak pricing $4,900-5,800

Off-peak pricing $4,900-5,800

Description

This is my base-level collection, which includes eight hours of wedding coverage, an online viewing gallery, your full gallery of high-resolution, edited digital images, and a second photographer for weddings with 50+ guests.

What’s included

Coverage, 2nd shooter, engagement, digitals

Reviews

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Cate is a MUST HAVE for your wedding!
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•Regina M.•Jan 17
As a wedding planner, I've referred Cate Barry Photography countless times because I know their work and client experience are truly unparalleled. Cate has a calming, professional demeanor that puts couples at ease on one of their most stressful days. She is consistently reliable, on-time, and open in their communication, which reduces so much of the typical wedding planning stress. The quality of her work is nothing short of perfection - her creative, unique approach captures the magic of each couple's special day in a way that feels both timeless and fresh. I love working with Cate and her team because I know my clients will not only receive stunning, heirloom-worthy photos, but they'll also have the best experience from start to finish.
Phenomenal Skill and Generous Compassion!
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•Snimar K.•Dec 2, 2024
Cate was an absolute dream to work with! She captured both our elopement wedding (10 guests at a beachside Airbnb in East Haven in early September) and a 1-hour couples’ photoshoot (early morning at the Yale campus in mid-October 2024). We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Her incredible skill, warm demeanor, and attention to detail truly set her apart. We spoke with many prospective photographers before deciding, but we just couldn’t look away from working with Cate after going through her brilliant portfolio and speaking with her on Zoom. Cate made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She has an amazing ability to put you at ease, making the entire process natural and fun. The photos she took are some of our absolute favorites. We love how she captured our families, wedding ceremony, and couple photos with so much emotion and authenticity! One of the standout things about Cate is how prolific she is. She took and shared a delightfully ridiculous number of photos with us—over 2–3 photos per minute! Every single shot was excellently curated and edited, showcasing her skills as both a photographer and storyteller. Cate went above and beyond, even while balancing personal challenges during her busiest season, to deliver a stunning gallery that exceeded all our expectations. She was also kind and thoughtful in all her communications with us and incredibly generous while photographing us for several minutes after our scheduled time had ended. We wholeheartedly recommend Cate to anyone looking for a wedding or portrait photographer! She is immensely talented, professional, and a joy to work with. We not only found our go-to photographer for all our future needs, but also a kind friend through this process. Thank you, Cate, for capturing the most precious moments of our lives so beautifully—we are so grateful for your skill and compassion!
Micro Wedding Amazingness
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•Caroline C.•Nov 29, 2024
This summer I had the pleasure of having Cate photograph my backyard micro wedding. She was great to work with and made sure to do meetings with us prior to the wedding to plan the photos we wanted and map out the timing of the day. This way it was an extremely smooth process for family photos prior and after the ceremony. Cate made the wedding photo experience so fun and the results were incredible! I couldn’t have asked for better photos. She got me a sneak peek within 24hrs and by 2-3 months our edited gallery was ready. Overall, our wedding moments wouldn’t be what they are without Cate’s amazing photos. I highly recommend her for your wedding.
Best decision!!
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•Gigi•Oct 18, 2024
From the moment we booked Cate Barry Photography for our wedding, they were a pleasure to work with. Cate and her team were quick to respond to all of our questions, and their communication throughout the planning process was warm and kind. On the day of our wedding, Cate and her second shooter captured every special moment beautifully. The photos they delivered exceeded our expectations - the quality was amazing, and we feel like we relive our wedding day every time we look through them. Hiring Cate Barry Photography was worth every penny, and we couldn't be happier with the results. They are truly the best wedding photographers we could have hoped for.