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About

Catherine Plaisted Photography is a studio based out of Butler, Pennsylvania, specializing in weddings and other events. Owner and lead photographer Catherine lends an authentic and laid-back approach to documenting her clients’ events. She strives to make her couples laugh and feel at ease while she encapsulates the raw emotion and candid moments that unfold through the day. This artist is dedicated to providing romantic images that will bring couples back to their wedding day over and over again.

Services Offered

Catherine Plaisted Photography offers a range of packages to suit many styles and budget requirements. Every package includes image retouching, a second photographer, a custom USB, online viewing gallery, print release, and timeline creation. Catherine offers a coffee date pre-wedding consultation to discuss your ideas and vision for the day. Your special day should be documented from beginning to end which is why couples can purchase add-ons such as multiple locations, additional hours, and the services of a second photographer.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Catherine Plaisted Photography

Katie
Katie Sent on 10/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience ever

Working with Catherine was a dream! My fiance and I haven't had many professional pictures done together but Catherine made us feel so at ease in front of the camera for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day photos. We were thrilled with how well she incorporated our last minute videographer and they worked together on a timeline for the day so that was one less person I had to coordinate with. We were also THRILLED with how well she accommodated our 4 dogs!! They can be a handful but Catherine knew how important they are to us and made sure to include them in pictures and didn't get annoyed by their misbehavior. She went above and beyond and even stayed past the allotted time so that we could get a group photo of us and all our guests! All in all, I can't say enough good things about her and I have already recommended her to people that I know are getting married soon. I will definitely be using her any future events that I need photographs for.
Paige
Paige Sent on 08/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Catherine will not only capture every memory from the day but make sure those memories are absolutely perfect!

Catherine is exceptional in every way. She is able to capture the intimate and joyful moments of your wedding without making them seem posed. Looking at the pictures she captured, I feel like I'm experiencing the day all over again. Her style of photography captures every moment in a warm glow that makes the whole event seem dreamlike and blissful. Most importantly, Catherine is ORGANIZED and helpful. Leading up to the day, she had numerous check-ins to ensure everyone was on the same page and that the pictures we wanted, we would get. On the day of, she was truly another bridesmaid to me. She fixed my bustle numerous times, helped me fix my makeup, kept me hydrated, and prevented me from passing out in the August heat. She will not only capture every memory from the day but make sure those memories are absolutely perfect!
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Cy F Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The happiest day ever

Catherine was exemplary. From the start of our experience meeting for coffee to our wedding day, Catherine brought joy, humor, and fun to the photography process. She made us feel comfortable and prepared for the big day by meeting with me beforehand and walking through the venue, scouring our location for the perfect photo locations down to the exact spot the sun would hit at sunset.
We felt extremely prepared due to her questionnaire, which we printed out to ensure our photo helped had all of the picture combinations we wanted captured on our wedding day.
My advice to a friend looking for a wedding photographer would be to find a photographer who is excited for you. Catherine and I were both ecstatic when looking at the previews on her camera, she was as happy as I was!
Catherine provided lots of help with posing our large family. She was also very gracious when family members asked for additional picture combinations day of.
Our favorite part of taking pictures with Catherine on our wedding day was how much fun she had with us and her artistic vision. We were running through our venue laughing, recreating bridgerton ballroom poses, and spinning around laughing. The pictures we saw in the preview took our breath away. Catherine captured exactly the vision we had hoped for and more, we are so grateful to have had her talent on our wedding day
Krista
Krista Sent on 05/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Catherine Plaisted Photography

Catherine was amazing. She was so kind and loving to the bride and groom. She listened and took amazing photos! Highly Recommend!!!! Worth every cent!
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Cristina Sent on 05/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing day with Catherine

The experience with Catherine was absolutely amazing. She made both my husband and I feel so comfortable taking photos with her. My husband is very shy in front of the camera and he quickly warmed up and was able to take photos with guidance from Catherine on posing. We asked a lot of Catherine for our post wedding photos. She traveled all around Pittsburgh with us going from place to place doing different photos from the Allegheny County Courthouse, Frick Fine Arts Fountain and the Pittsburgh botanical gardens. I loved how she posed us but also would incorporate our ideas for photos/poses as well when we would make a request. She was amazingly accommodating with everything for the day and really helped to make it special.
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Amanda Sent on 12/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement in Cooks Forest

Catherine photographed our elopement. I was frantically looking for a photographer as we very quickly planned a wedding. As soon as I spoke to Catherine on the phone, I knew immediately who I wanted to go with. She was kind and just as excited as we were. She made the whole process simple. On our wedding day, she was there helping to light candles and move furniture in our cabin as we got married in front of our fireplace in Cooks Forest, PA. The sneak peaks that we received are so beautiful and we cannot wait to see the rest. From the ceremony to champagne toast to pictures in the woods she had great ideas for both posed and candid shots. We loved working with such a sweet and compassionate person who also made the day so comfortable and so fun! We cannot wait to work with her in the future. I highly recommend Catherine for your large wedding or your intimate elopement. Either way she will capture all of the perfect moments!
Em Pollock
Em Pollock Sent on 11/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Catherine!!!

Catherine was such a pleasure to work with. In addition to being a great photographer, she helped keep our day on track and her calm vibes rubbed off on me (which was much needed). She sent us a questionnaire a few weeks before the wedding, and then followed up with a phone call about a week out to gather details about family/friend dynamics and a list of group photos that we wanted. This helped our group photos go smoothly and quickly. She also showed us a few photos on her camera screen as we were taking them, and seeing how great they looked helped us feel more confident going forward. Catherine got our sneak peek back to us in about 12 hours (when does she sleep?!), and they are absolutely stunning. We've already recommended Catherine to friends and family looking for wedding photographers and holiday photoshoots.
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 10/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Catherine was a dream photographer!

Catherine was an amazing photographer. She made Ron and I feel at ease and comfortable while doing the ceremony. We had a list of photos we wanted to get, from the incline to our boat, and Cat delivered. She posed us in a way that was comfortable and did not feel forced. The initial questionaire and phone call went well and easy. We discussed everything Ron and I thought was important to us. How our wedding ceremony is just in front of our parents, and the reception will be in front of guests. The photos that she showed me were beautiful and I am so excited to see the rest.
Erin
Erin Sent on 10/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Work!

Catherine was truly an amazing photographer to have with us for my husband and I’s wedding day! She made us feel comfortable and eased any anxieties we had about the day. We are not comfortable with being in front of a camera, but Catherine walked us through ever step of posing and had wonderful suggestions and ideas throughout the day. My favorite part of working with Catherine was how hands on she was! She was a huge help with things that caused me stress on my wedding day, like my wedding timeline, staying on track with our timeline, and even helping me with my bustle and veil! You could tell she truly wanted to help us throughout our big day and do whatever she could for us! Catherine had me fill out a form the week before the wedding with all the details of what I expected on the big day, and provided me with photo ideas. She called me the week of the wedding the review my expectations with me to ensure she understood exactly what I wanted for our photos! This made me feel comfortable and helped ease the stress of the wedding week. When we received our sneak peaks, we couldn’t believe our eyes! Catherine made us look like a bride and groom from a magazine cover! I can’t wait to see the rest of the photos!

It was an amazing experience having Catherine photograph our wedding, and I would 100% recommend her to anyone!
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Amanda Sent on 05/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute delight

Catherine was an absolute delight to work with from start to finish! She was organized, communicative, helpful, and genuinely fun to work with day of. She has great attention to detail in her photography and beyond, and I am so glad we chose her to document our wedding day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Catherine Plaisted Photography frequently asked questions

Catherine Plaisted Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Catherine Plaisted Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Catherine Plaisted Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Photojournalism
  • Vintage
Catherine Plaisted Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Catherine Plaisted Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Catherine Plaisted Photography 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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