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Operating out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sean and Cathy Cayton of Cayton Photography create authentic, intimate wedding imagery that feels natural and unforced. Their easygoing presence helps couples relax in front of the camera, resulting in photographs that are timeless, personal, and meant to be cherished for a lifetime.
Experience
Before founding Cayton Photography in 2000, Sean and Cathy worked in newspapers. Sean later became a sought-after freelance photojournalist, with credits that include The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, U.S. News & World Report, The Denver Post, and more.
Services Offered
Cayton Photography’s collections are designed to document each couple’s story with care and intention—whether the celebration is small and intimate or large and lively. They offer three curated collections, with their most comprehensive option including up to eight hours of coverage, a personalized album, and digital downloads of all final images.
Before the wedding day, Sean and Cathy also provide a detailed consultation to help shape your timeline—an essential step in creating a smooth, meaningful photography experience that reflects your priorities, vision, and pace.
Finished images can be enjoyed in a variety of formats, including:
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Prints and matted prints
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Proofs
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Flush mounts
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Canvases
What You’ll Love About Cayton Photography
Couples consistently praise Sean and Cathy for creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that brings out genuine emotion and connection. The result: a beautiful, cohesive collection of wedding photographs that feels true to who you are. Browse their gallery to see examples of their work.
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Reviews of Cayton Photography
Review summary
Sean has consistently received high praise as a wedding photographer, with reviewers commending his adaptability, professionalism, and ability to capture both candid and posed moments beautifully. He is described as easy to work with, unobtrusive yet omnipresent, and able to tell the story of the day through his photographs. Sean's talent for encapsulating the emotions and essence of weddings resonated with couples, making him a highly recommended choice for those seeking a photographer who is genuinely invested in creating unforgettable memories.
Couldn't be happier
Sean has an incredible talent for capturing both candid moments and posed shots, seamlessly blending the two to tell the story of our day. The photos he took are simply breathtaking, showcasing every emotion, every laugh, and every special moment in such a beautiful way. We were amazed at how he could capture the essence of our love and the joy of our friends and family.
What truly set Sean apart was his willingness to go above and beyond. He took the time to understand our vision, made thoughtful suggestions, and even helped coordinate some logistics to ensure we got the best shots. His passion for his craft shines through in every image, and we felt so fortunate to have him by our side.
If you're looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also genuinely invested in making your day unforgettable, look no further than Cayton Photograpy. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone searching for a wedding photographer. Thank you, Sean, for giving us memories we'll cherish forever!
12/10 Stars for Sean!!
He guided us through the entire process with humble expertise, offering direction when we needed it while also making sure our vision and every photo we wanted were honored. We never felt rushed or stressed, and his calm presence made a huge difference throughout the day.
The photos themselves are absolutely perfect. Sean captured our special day beautifully, with a mix of candid moments and timeless shots that we will treasure forever. His attention to detail and ability to truly tell the story of the day through his work is remarkable.
We would highly recommend Sean to anyone looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented, but also professional, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in his clients. Choosing him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
Quit looking and choose Sean!
Wonderful experience!
Exceptional experience
Best Choice for Wedding Photography!
We highly recommend you contact Sean for your wedding photo needs!
Our Hot Air Balloon Wedding in October, Best of Fall
Exceptional work! 5 out 5 stars!
Sean not only documented our wedding, but he did it with professionalism, ease and efficiency. He made the photo shoot, which could have been a tedious process, into an enjoyable event. We greatly appreciated that Sean knew how to give us direction to achieve flattering and truly stunning pictures.
We are very grateful to Sean for the beautiful memories, and for everything he did to make our wedding special.
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Cayton Photography offers uniquely artistic and thoughtful photography with a personal focus on you, your quest and your wedding.
Sean is great to work with and does an amazing job of capturing the day.
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Cayton Photography frequently asked questions
- Add'l Hours
- High-Res Images
- Multi. Locations
- One Event / Day
- Albums
- Digital Files
- Proofs
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- Slideshow
- Toning
- Albums
- Digital Files
- Negatives
- Proofs
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- Film
- Natural
- Photojournalism
- Traditional
- Vintage
- Additional Hours
- Boudoir Shoot
- Destination / Travel
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- One Event / Day
- Wedding Portraits
- Albums
- Canvas
- Digital Files
- Flush Mount
- Matted Prints
- Negatives
- Prints
- Proofs
- Save the Date
- Thank You Cards