Catherine is by far the most creative and special photographer I've worked with. We did a shoot with our horses and she and her husband absolutely created magic. Our photos turned out breathtakingly beautiful. read more

Words cannot express how much we loved working with Catherine. My husband and I looked through countless photographers for our Lake Tahoe wedding--Catherine's photos were our absolute favorite, so we submitted a form inquiring about our date, crossing our fingers that she was available. What set Catherine apart from every other vendor we worked with was that she didn't just reply to the questions in an email--she called and had an hour-long conversation with me about our wedding, what we were looking for in a photographer, and just learned more about ourselves personally. I immediately felt like she was more of a friend than a vendor. Not only were she and her fantastic assistant, Kyla, very quick to respond and communicative, but they went above and beyond. They helped provide recommendations for other vendors and even offered advice on how I should do my hair when I expressed I was torn between a few options. I also appreciated her honesty with the area and how pictures would turn out. We floated the idea driving to some other locations along the lake, but she noted that the light would be too harsh at that time and the location would take us away from our wedding for too long. She knows that area like the back of her hand, and made sure we got the best results. Fast-forward to the wedding day, and our experience with her was nothing short of amazing. Not only did she make us feel comfortable doing a lot of different poses, but she knew exactly what to do and how to arrange the furniture and lighting--and did it quickly. Several of our wedding guests were also singing her praises and have inquired about her doing their own family portraits. She truly is the best at what she does--we just hope another occasion comes up where we can work with her again! read more

Thinking about hiring a photographer for your wedding? Catherine Hall Studios is the best... I know the term "best" is thrown around Yelp all the time, but she literally is. The Knot named her Best Photog. She's been featured in Wedding Style, InStyle Weddings, and Style Me Pretty. Catherine has an elegant and sophisticated perspective of the world and her photos show it. She is a true artist and her team's professionalism and experience is unparalleled. You'll find that her responsiveness in the planning process, "eye" for shots, art direction, and post production are truly worth the 5-STAR review. We shopped around for wedding photographers for awhile, and you certainly should too! Go learn what types of shots you like. (No, Michael Bay-style lens flare shots aren't going to exude "timeless" when you look at your photos 20 years from now :P ) Sure, your cousin just took a LivingSocial class on how to use his new DSLR and ring flash. But that's not the way you want to capture the most beautiful day of your life. You want a professional's eye, attention for detail, and skills to match. We were so glad Catherine and her team took care of documenting everything so we were able to focus on enjoying the Big Day and our guests! read more

I think it's incredibly difficult to accurately describe just how great Catherine is. In short, not only is Catherine a true pleasure to work with but her photos alone make you have no doubt in your investment in her. We are so happy that we used Catherine. Her photos enabled us to get published in two national publications that we still get a kick out of. I cannot stress how important it is to have a photographer that not only are you comfortable with but all your guests, as well. Being uncomfortable or stiff shows in pictures. That said, everyone loved her; I'm not exaggerating this. We had most, if not all, of our guests comment to us how much they loved her. She has this incredible, natural talent to make people feel at ease when they realize they're being photographed and she somehow blends in to the background so most of the time, you don't realize that she's there. I think someone said that Catherine makes you feel like she is your new best friend: 100% true! Being a hobbyist photographer, I understand a bit about photography. It was clear from the beginning that Catherine is a true professional. She understood all the details, the lighting, the framing, the angles, how to interact with people and everything else that would go unnoticed by most people. There's a reason why you cannot give the same equipment to someone and expect the same results. Anyone can take relatively decent pictures but only a small minority would produce art. Catherine produces art. When determining our budget, we ultimately decided to splurge on a good photographer, one of the few tangible items you can take away from any event. While there are certainly things that we would liked to have done differently, choosing Catherine is definitely not of them. In fact, we sometimes wonder what would have happened if we didn't use her! read more

I found Catherine Hall on a preferred vendor list when planning my bridal shower...basically the best find of my life. Catherine is incredible in every way. Kind, loving, talented, energetic, encouraging, and brave are just a few words that come to mind when I think of her. From the moment I reached out to book Catherine she had a phone meeting with me for a good one hour and was so personable and detail oriented. Without taking a dime yet she wanted to know how my fiancé and I met, what my vision was, and gave me an insight as to who she is. The moment I got off the phone I immediately called my fiancé and told him I think I found the most perfect angel sent photographer, sure enough I was right. Catherine took care of our engagement session photos, my bridal shower, our wedding day, and our post wedding day shoot. Out of the 4 occasions, each time was better and better. Catherine's vision is gold and she was so willing to shoot unique photos. She is amazing at making the client feel comfortable in front of the camera which is so important to me. Catherine is also very honest, which I love about her. In my life I've never met such a sweet photographer who really cares and treats clients like friends/family. Additionally, all of her assistants are just as amazing as she is! Thank you Catherine for being a dream come true, we love and appreciate you so much! - The Khalaf's read more

Catherine is super FABULOUS!! She made taking pictures fun and exciting. Her encouraging words and energy with casual direction and artistic talent all work to create an exhilarating and wonderful experience. Catherine is a real treasure to work with and look forward to being the object of her focus again. read more

I've have had the opportunity to work with Catherine on a few occasions and I knew she had to do our wedding photos! Our Engagement Photo session was the perfect way to kick off our wedding planning - Catherine captured amazing photos that expressed our excitement about our new life together. In addition to the beautiful photos, that session was a great opportunity for my fiancé to get to know Catherine, for us both to get more comfortable with being photographed, and we had a lot of fun in the process! Catherine's photography of our wedding was spectacular! She brings a sense of calm to a potentially stressful day and her charm puts everyone at ease. She captured all of the family photos we wanted and all of the big moments of our day. Catherine also seems to know were to be at just the right moment - the joke in Dad's speech that made everyone laugh; the sweet quiet moments; the big hurrah at the end of the night. Catherine was there and she captured it all beautifully! We invested in albums for our wedding and engagement sessions and they are mementos we will always cherish. read more

I did a lifestyle shoot with Catherine Hall. She was so positive in her direction and really made me feel comfortable in front of the lens. I have just received the images and they look amazing! She really captured everything I wanted in look, location, and style. Not only is she SUCH a talented photographer, but she is so kind and really a joy to be around. Her energy is infectious and she not only has a professional demeanor, but after working with her I feel like she is one of my closest friends! her customer service is amazing and she really puts her heart and soul into her work. read more

Amazing photographer, inspiring person, always a fun experience and true dedication to her art form art just a few descriptions that come to mind when I think of Catherine. I have no idea how she made time to complete this so quickly with new baby and thriving career, but Catherine Hall turned my incredible photos around with style and class in no time. I have been studying each one just as I have done with works of art. Catherine has this incredible gift for capturing the feeling in everyone of her pictures. You actually personally experience the feeling of her photos while looking at them. Of course the landscapes and subjects are of the highest quality as well but capturing, experiencing and expressing the emotions is what makes her specially unique. Her subtle finishing touches are felt, not seen. Again lending itself to her photos having a strong sense of emotion. True artist - defined. read more

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Hiring Catherine as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made during wedding planning. Her artistry is just amazing and her style matches what we envisioned for our wedding. We wanted our wedding photos to encapsulate the emotion and happiness we shared with our friends and families. Catherine's team was absolutely top-notch throughout the process as well. Being able to trust Catherine and her team on our wedding day was priceless. We had no doubt that the photos would turn out excellent and they were better than we could've ever imagined. Everyone is mesmerized by our wedding album, including ourselves. read more

I feel very fortunate to have come across a photographer as skilled, creative,dedicated, and fun to work with as Catherine. While photographing my two children (ages 3 and 6 ) she was able to capture all of the life of the moment (even with my disinterested 3 year old son running around!) The photos are BEAUTIFUL and something that I will cherish for a lifetime. Her dedication and passion for what she does all comes through in the perfection of her prints. read more

Catherine Hall photography has the most excellent services ever Her photo is amazing beautiful and fabulous. She knows really well about our vision, and of course she has great taste, Catherine make our enganement photo abusolutly GORGEOUS, we love it so much. She is the most talent photographer. I absolutly love every single photo her take of our wedding. Catherine Hall and her team photographed us on our wedding date, we would never forget how beautiful it is, it's very touched and makes me the happiest bride of the day. We couldn't say thanks to you enough. read more

Catherine perfectly captured the magic and beauty of our wedding day, as well as the love and joy of my husband, me, our family and friends. Each photograph in our album was both perfectly composed and candid, a talent that is hard to find in wedding photography. I would use Catherine again in a heartbeat and recommend her to anyone who wants the best in wedding photography. read more

Catherine is simply amazing. I had no idea how to prepare for a photo shoot, so right off the bat, I knew I was in good hands when Catherine told me exactly what to do and when to do it starting with preparation before the shoot all the way through to the actual day of the shoot. My goal with the session was to get some headshots and lifestyle photos that capture the energy warm and empathetic energy that I have when I work with clients, and Catherine helped me do exactly that. Now my website conveys my brand better than ever, and I'm so grateful to Catherine and her incredible assistant for helping me relax and have fun in what seems like it could otherwise be a very nerve-racking experience. Not only do I have great photos to use for my business for many years to come, but after having such an incredible experience, I hired CHS again to come take headshots for a bunch of my colleagues. We made it into a day-long event complete with champagne and fun music. Everyone is so happy with their photos. I can't recommend Catherine enough. Book her today! read more

Catherine is my go to photographer for documenting my two girls' ages and stages. She is so great capturing those special moments and is very patient and accommodating to my little ones' lack of focus during a shoot. She keeps it fun and manages to get the most AMAZING photos of them. I have had her shoot both children from their birth announcements through 3rd birthday, and we have the best collection of endearing, documentary, yet artistic prints. As for weddings, Catherine Hall and her team photographed my friends' wedding where my husband was the best man in Santa Barbara and did a fantastic job engaging the wedding participants and guests without being overbearing or controlling the flow. She was right there documenting the action, while still keeping a low impact and profile. Her team was very professional and I thought she did a wonderful job. And the bridesmaids kept saying how much they liked her assistant ;) read more

This review is long overdue. My wife and I were fortunate enough to have worked with Catherine and her team last year for our engagement and wedding photos. This is truly "white glove" service from the first meeting all the way through the entire process into post-production and delivery of the photos/albums. Clearly, Catherine is in a class of her own when it comes to the product, not just in the shots but in the way she tells a story through the photos. This is a truly special skill! While this is what initially got our attention when we were looking for a partner, what struck us early on is how easy and comfortable Catherine made everything for us. She made us feel as though we were working with a friend, which is exactly how we think of Catherine now -- our friend! If you are looking for a world-class photographer, an exceptional business experience, and an unmatched personal touch, then you would be lucky to work with Catherine! read more

From the minute we met Catherine, to our wedding day when she and her fantastic team shot our photography, we have been awed by her warmth, artistic eye and creativity. Photography was one of the things we felt exceptional important to our wedding and Catherine made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and allowed us to enjoy our wedding without pulling us during dinner, dancing etc. She and her team were always smiling, exuding positive energy and catching each moment that made each of our family's personalities come alive (such a muscle shot with my bros and dad). We cannot wait to see our pictures and know, without a doubt, they will be beautiful. read more

Catherine's Hall is just the most warm, amazing, kind person and her work speaks for itself. I just had my wedding at the Fairmont SF and I know that I will get to remember and see all the details that may have escaped me in the moment because Catherine was my photographer. Catherine made my fiancee and myself feel so at ease both during our engagement session and at our wedding that we were able to take some incredible pictures and she was always there when something amazing was happening to make sure that the memory was caught on film. She works with an amazing team, and her lighting and tech support (Ryan) is one of the most professional and kind people you could work with. I will absolutely use Catherine in the future and her photos are just AMAZING! She helped make my event run so smooth and she is such a professional. Her pictures have an amazing artistic quality and she really is an artist with her work. read more

If you are looking for a photographer to capture images of your wedding day to put in an album, place on the shelf, and glance through once a year, look elsewhere. If you hire Catherine, you won't be able to stop shoving your photographs in the faces of your family, friends, and that random woman standing next to you in the line at the grocery store with a smug look on your face and a nonchalant shrug, saying, "Yeah, that breathtaking bride? That's me." The fact that you are considering Catherine's services probably means that you are looking for someone with a style that hints at high fashion, elegance and art. It doesn't matter how much you spend on the venue, your dress and those flowers, if you don't have an experienced photographer to capture it all correctly, it's a waste. Catherine has a calming personality, an eye for glamour and the means to bottle up the details of a day that you'll want to relive over and over again through her lens. read more