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**FREE-SPIRITED PHOTOJOURNALISM**

Cat Cutillo is a storyteller at heart. Her free-spirited photojournalism is colorful, creative and fun.

In her day-to-day life, Cat really doesn't go anywhere without her camera. She is both a romantic and a nostalgic— kind of a magic bullet for a wedding photojournalist.

Cat's wedding photojournalism has been featured on national blogs like Wedding Chicks, The Knot, Bridal Guide, Offbeat Bride, 7x7 and Rustic Wedding Chic as well as magazines like Vermont Bride Magazine and Vermont Vows.

Her career began in New York City and led her to San Francisco, Vermont, and now, Santa Cruz County, California. Cat had a weekly street fashion photo-column in New York Press, was a newspaper photojournalist for amNewYork, TimesLedger Newspapers, Half Moon Bay Review, and Seven Days, and was a magazine writer and photographer for Half Moon Bay Magazine, Pacifica Magazine and KidsVT. She was awarded "Photographer of the Year" by the New York Press Association and "Best Feature Photography" by the California Better Newspapers Association for her work as a staff newspaper photographer.

She lives in Aptos, California. She is originally from New Hampshire and Vermont.

Please visit her website http://www.catcutilloweddings.com
Mobile: 415-680-4966
Email: cat@catcutillo.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Cat Cutillo Photography & Video

Stephani
Stephani Sent on 01/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our favorite vendor

I cannot say enough good things about Cat. She was one of the first vendors we chose and, after speaking to her on the phone, we were absolutely sold. She made us feel so excited and comfortable that we knew we would trust her to capture our most precious memories, plus she came highly recommended by our venue and she even has a great combination photography/videography deal!

Cat was easily our favorite vendor. We had an engagement shoot with her, which we considered a sort of "practice run" for our wedding day and I highly recommend that to any couple. We got a chance to get comfortable with her and get comfortable in front of the camera - and then we had the ability to get a preview of how she can capture a love story. She has an incredible ability to capture candid moments in such a beautiful way, you would almost think it was posed, except that it is so genuine.

She is always available and quick to respond. She is encouraging and gives feedback but is never pushy, and in that way our pictures came out so natural. On our wedding day, she was there early and zipping around capturing everything. When I got the photos back (super fast), I couldn't believe all the moments she was able to capture - after the wedding I had worried that I hadn't gotten enough memories of the day, but I was floored to see how much she captured without me even noticing and it washed all that worry away. She didn't miss a moment.

Then, we got our videos back and they were absolutely gorgeous. I was surprised when even the highlight reel brought tears to my eyes - and then the full length video was a balanced mix of sweetness and laughter. Cat is absolutely incredible at what she does, and she genuinely made us feel like she was as invested in our day as we were, which is everything you need in the person you are trusting to capture the memories of one of the most important days of your life.

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Amanda Sent on 10/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer

Cat did an amazing job capturing our wedding day perfectly! Given the circumstances, she went above and beyond to provide us with amazing pictures and memories that will last us a lifetime! She was very professional and fun to work with!
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Andrea Sent on 06/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photos & easy to work with!

I really can’t say enough good things about Cat! We first met her when interviewing photographers for our wedding and are so happy we chose her! She took our engagement, wedding and some lifestyle photos after with our dogs. In addition to taking absolutely fantastic photos she is fun to be around, makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera, creative, flexible, will not rush you and she knows tons of good places to get outdoor photos in the greater Burlington area. She even went to our wedding venue the week prior to practice photos with lighting at the right time of day (even though she’s shot many weddings at this venue!). She has always been speedy to return our photos to us as well! We will be using Cat for many more family lifestyle photos in the future 😊
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 05/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Sweet, Talented and Fun Photographer Worth Every Penny!

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Cat! My husband and I met Cat during our amazing engagement shoot. During this experience, we were able to capitalize on the natural fall beauty in Burlington, Vermont and Cat captured every sweet moment we had together. My husband and I were not used to being photographed but her sweet demeanor and fantastic ideas made it an unforgettable experience. I used several of the shots from our engagement shoot for our save the dates and put them on our wedding website. Cat was able to get the photos to us really quickly and we were floored by how beautiful they were and loved the variety of shots we had to choose from. I even framed several of the engagement photos and used them to decorate our barn at during our wedding reception. When it came time to our wedding, Cat made our experience even better than I could have imagined! I knew my wedding day pictures would be amazing, but what absolutely surprised me were the special moments Cat captured. From the loving way my husband and I looked at each other at our first look to my dad dipping me on the dance floor, Cat captured all of the moments that made our wedding unforgettable! Cat not only documented these incredible moments, but she also used her artistic eye to photograph every inch of our beautiful barn wedding. She documented each of our meticulously planned wedding areas which meant the world to me, especially because some of the details were gone before I even saw them, such as our delicious donut wall that was eaten up immediately! Words cannot express my gratitude for Cat and her incredible eye. The photos she took will be hanging on the walls of our home forever!
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Nellie Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible person and photographer!

Cat has been an absolute dream to work with throughout our wedding and the photos have turned out more stunning than we could have ever imagined. Her photos are creative and beautifully composed, and she also really has a knack for capturing the emotion of the day. She also somehow seemed to be in a million places at once, recording every person and detail. She responds to emails with any questions or concerns so promptly. She is friendly, calm, and outgoing -- you WANT her around on your wedding day (and you will want to actually hang out with her!) -- and she makes being photographed actually not feel awkward. Engagement photos were such a good idea too since it made being photographed on our wedding day much less stressful - we knew no matter what we did Cat was going to get AMAZING photos!
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Taylor Sent on 08/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos - loved working w/ Cat!!

Cat was an absolute pleasure to work with through the entire process, and the photos are even better than I could have imaged. I was planning the wedding from long distance and was unable to meet Cat (or any other vendors) ahead of time which can be stressful. From the very first phone call, I was comforted to find that Cat is so kind, organized, and helpful in zeroing in on the things I should be thinking about leading up to the big day. Come wedding day, Cat was full of positive energy and great ideas for photos. Now that I have the final photos, I can see that she somehow was everywhere capturing all the details however I never even noticed that day so it wasn't distracting. I would and will recommend Cat to anyone up in the VT area. So thankful to have found her!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 07/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Kind, Creative, and a Keen-Eye

I can't recommend Cat enough! Her kindness and calm-nature is the perfect energy to have around on a day that can feel stressful and overwhelming. We did an engagement shoot with Cat, which was such a fun way to start feeling comfortable in front of the camera. We both thought it would be awkward having so many photos taken, but from the beginning Cat allowed us to feel comfortable and it felt very natural in no time. The experience was amazing, and the photos are beyond incredible. Attached are a few pictures from our engagement shoot and our wedding. I can't recommend Cat enough!
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Fathima Sent on 04/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
From start to finish, the level of detail Cat showed to capture our traditions and culture was amazing. It was truly a blessing to work with her! She was incredible and captured everything exactly how we wanted! Her skills and professionalism were matched only by her friendly personality and dedication to her work. Definitely is shown through her photos. She listened to all our ideas and worked with all our craziness :) Loved working with her and would do it again! I can't recommend Cat highly enough; going above and beyond, she is the one you want for your special occasions!
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Sam Sent on 03/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Cat took amazing pictures of our family reunion. There was 5 or 6 kids under 6 years and somehow she was able to wrangle them all into cute cousin photos with ease.
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User3420091 Sent on 02/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Cat is such an outstanding photographer! She has taken pregnancy photos for me and many photos of our family. The photos she takes are so distinct and gorgeous. She has a unique ability to capture candid moments because she is so easy going and fun to be around. And the colors and clarity of her photos create such a magical feel. We treasure the photos Cat has taken for us! She is so talented!!!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
A Perfect Vermont Wedding at Mountain Meadows Lodge A Perfect Vermont Wedding at Mountain Meadows Lodge Hotel Weddings

You won't regret hiring Cat as your wedding photographer. Super professional and personable! We love having Cat at Mountain Meadows Lodge and hearing how pleased the couple and the family are with her work.

Basin Harbor Basin Harbor Hotel Weddings

Cat is very easy to work with and always has a smile on her face. Her knowledge of our property, her professionalism, and her rapport with her clients has made her a trusted photographer and a joy to work with.

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Cat Cutillo Photography & Video frequently asked questions

Cat Cutillo Photography & Video includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Cat Cutillo Photography & Video includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Cat Cutillo Photography & Video offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Cat Cutillo Photography & Video offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Cat Cutillo Photography & Video offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Cat Cutillo Photography & Video is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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