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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Exceptional Photographer! Highly Recommend!
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•Victoria M.•Apr 26, 2025
Cate is exceptional! From our first meeting and our engagement photoshoot to the big day, Cate has been an absolute joy to work with. Her professionalism is superb including listening to what you are looking for from your photos and delivering in a timely manner. But more than that, Cate is also an awesome human to have by your side during the wedding planning journey. As two people who are a little shy in front of a camera, Cate made us feel comfortable and our best at both photoshoots. She guided us in a way that didn’t feel like pressure or judgement and we really appreciated that energy. Cate truly listened to us throughout the process and delivered exactly what we wanted from both our engagement and wedding galleries. Specifically, we picked Cate as our photographer because she highly values authenticity and aims to capture a couple’s realness (which is hard to find these days with pressure from the wedding industry). We are so happy that we trusted Cate to cover our wedding because the gallery reflects us as a couple including stunning portraits, but also silly “personality” photos; you can tell it is Victoria & Ethan’s wedding, not just another generic bride and groom… Our trust in Cate was rewarded and we highly recommend working with Cate Barry! You will not be disappointed and, even better, may have made a cool friend in the process.
A great decision
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•KR•Mar 2, 2025
My husband I decided to elope, planning the whole event in a week. It was important to me to get great photos to share with the friends and family who wouldn't be with us on the day. As soon as I saw Cate Barry's portfolio, especially with the candid photos, I knew that she was the right person to capture the true spirit of the day. Luckily, she was able to squeeze us into her calendar, and our preliminary meetings with Cate were fantastic: she made sure she understood our priorities—super open to who we are and what we care about—and she acted as friend, therapist, and wedding expert in a very frantic time. She even recommended a fantastic officiant who was exactly our speed. On the day, the three of us met up for some outdoor photos before the ceremony, and while I was afraid my husband and I might be awkward or stiff, Cate put us at ease immediately, and we were smiling with natural poses in no time. Then at the venue, Cate both contributed to and captured the joyful, relaxed atmosphere of the day. We got our photos in record time, and even when we first flicked through the images on my phone over pizza, we could immediately tell Cate had memorialized the magic of the day, from happy tears to spontaneous jumping up and down with our witnesses. It means a lot to have wonderful pictures to share with our loved ones, and we would work with Cate again in a heartbeat.
Cate is a MUST HAVE for your wedding!
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•Regina M.•Jan 17, 2025
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!