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Here at CSM Photography we seek to create a timeless and enjoyable wedding day. We know all to well how much energy is poured into each day of celebration because we too seek to join that same level of energy with our level of enthusiasm, as well as quality. I, Cary Smith McCaughey, wish to provide my couples with a fun and relaxed days so that you have an experience that results in beautiful, modern, photojournalistic wedding photography.

CSM Photography is a Philadelphia based wedding & portrait photography company that provides a boutique style experience to our beloved couples. Our goals are simple. They are to create an everlasting modern, photojournalistic view that reflects our clients. These memories are meant to last you a lifetime. The quality and options we offer bring a multitude of product finishes that range from unique leather bound albums to endless printing options. We want you to have a fulfilling experience with us regardless of whether it’s your special wedding day, your maternity or growing family.

Our young, refreshing innovative imagery team seeks to grow a unique but exciting experience with our couples. CSM Photography offers collections that hosts plenty of time, having the wedding photographed by Cary Smith McCaughey and a hand-picked team, a range of products and a unique style of work. Whatever you request, there is a multitude of options for your special! Come join us for your own wedding photography experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files
Negatives
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of CSM Photography

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Alexandra Sent on 12/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Memories for Years to Come

We had a great time working with Cary and Chris to capture our wedding day! The photos are beautiful and great memories to have for many years to come! 2020 was a hard year for us all, especially while planning a wedding. The minute we decided to postpone from our date in May to October, Cary was incredibly flexible with our new date and change of plans (especially given that our venue change was a lot farther away then originally expected)! On the day of the wedding, Cary and Chris were true professionals. Cary was recommended to us from our cousin who used him for her wedding and we had hired him to shoot our proposal. We were happy to have him shoot that next step in our life and hopefully more milestones to come. We are so happy to have chosen CSM Photography and loved worked with Cary!
Rachael
Rachael Sent on 03/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning work!

Cary was the hidden photographer during the proposal and of course will be doing both our engagement shoot and wedding. We are super excited to have him because he takes the time to really get to know us as a couple and what is important to us on the most important day of our lives. We know that he'll have everything captured down to the smallest detail and don't have to worry about a thing
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Meghan Sent on 07/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We originally chose to work with Cary because we were blown away with his online portfolio. He has a gift with capturing natural emotions, interactions, and experiences on camera without staging every photo. When we first met with Cary, he took a genuine interest in making sure he planned around who we were as a couple and photographing our wedding day in a way that would reflect what was most meaningful to us. Now that we have our wedding photos in hand, I can tell you that he went above and beyond in delivering on that. First, our engagement shoot was so fun-Cary is so easygoing and just a great guy. What we thought would be a little awkward was actually totally comfortable, and it gave us so many gorgeous photos and a save the date that impressed everyone. On our wedding day, we had Cary and Noreen with us. They were both so professional and honestly, just great people to have around with us. They let us completely enjoy the day without being intrusive or distracting, but still didn't miss a moment. Ultimately, they gave us the best of both worlds- artistic, beautifully composed, and creative photos, as well as absolutely gorgeous formal photos of our families and wedding party. Looking through these photos is like reliving how everyone actually experienced and enjoyed the day, rather than just seeing a chronological order of events. They were beautifully edited, with each one being meaningful to us in some way. Being able to look back on our wedding day and all the people we love enjoying it with us is priceless to us, and we couldn't be happier with the final product. CSM's pricing is also just a great value, given the awesome quality of the work and when compared to other photographers' packages we considered. The basic package gave more than enough time to cover the entire day, including our ceremony, 5 hour reception, and getting ready photos. Very highly recommended. We're so grateful we chose CSM Photography.
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Maura Sent on 11/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Having Cary as our wedding photographer was one of the best moves we made during our wedding planning process. Cary is personable, energetic, and extremely talented. We first did our engagement photos with him in Old City and we loved the way that he directed us. We walked around with some spots in mind, but Cary also took us wherever he felt the pictures would come out best depending on the lighting and setting. After doing our engagement photos we couldn't wait to have him do our wedding. The day of our wedding Cary made us feel so comfortable and excited. He did a great job directing us and keeping us on the timeline. We even got our pictures back while we were away on our honeymoon! Then when we got back we met up with Cary again where he showed us all of our photos. It was just like reliving our wedding day. From beginning to end our experience with Cary was excellent. I cannot say enough great things about him and his work!
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Torre Sent on 10/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Planning a wedding is without a doubt a stressful time but finding vendors that make that easier is KEY. Cary hands down eased my mind several times during the last year of planning my wedding. I live in California and my wedding was in New Jersey which was super fun and easy to plan...NOT. Cary was always available. Texts, calls, emails and even FaceTime! When the wedding finally arrived he was honestly the only thing I wasn't stressed about. He made everything so simple and FUN. Him and Chris made me and my now husband so comfortable while taking pictures. He has a great eye and suggested so many pictures that came out beautiful. If you're looking for someone that is going to enhance your wedding instead of be an added stressor, Cary is 100% your guy! I would highly recommend him and his team to anyone!
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Nicholas Sent on 10/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We used Cary for our wedding this past June and could not have been happier with our experience from start to finish. My wife and I immediately clicked with Cary, his easy going yet focused attitude was exactly what we were looking for in a wedding photographer.
When we met for our engagement shoot, Cary did an amazing job at making us feel loose and comfortable. That paired with his knowledge of lighting and angles resulted in amazing shots we were excited to use for our save the dates and invitations.
Day of the wedding Cary, and his assistant for the day Chris, were a blast. They cracked jokes and kept the mood light and fun while still keeping everyone on schedule. They did a great job capturing our style and the feel of the night from formal couple picks to fun wedding party group shots, to dancing candids.
The turnaround on the pictures was unbelievable as well. I have personally heard horror stories of couples waiting months to get there pictures back, not with Cary, our pictures were back within 6 weeks of the event and we couldn't have been happier with them.
We made our fair share of mistakes during the wedding planning process but choosing Cary and CSM Photography was not one of them, I can not recommend Cary enough!
Olga
Olga Sent on 10/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We used CSM Photography for our wedding and engagement photos, and it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. For the engagement photos, I had some specific ideas of shots that I wanted to include that involved driving over an hour to the ocean and getting in the water. Cary was incredibly accommodating and enthusiastic during the entire process, and made a sunrise photoshoot a fantastic experience. He has a great eye for detail and captures natural shots that reflect the personalities and relationship of the couple, unlike some of the staged and 90s-looking prom-pose pictures you see so often. Due to some family circumstances and travel, I was hoping to have a few photos available soon after the engagement session, but Cary got them ALL processed and ready for me in only 2 weeks! I could not be more grateful for his dedication and passion for what he does. On the day of the wedding, Cary was on time and very professional, and handled everything for us – from putting together the timeline for prep and photos to corralling all of the necessary members of the family and bridal party for their respective shots, so that we were actually ahead of schedule prior to the ceremony. He even found additional sites for photos after the ceremony that captured views of the ocean without my having to get sand in my shoes (!) and scheduling some shots during the reception to get beautiful sunset photos. We actually got all of our wedding photos (more than 2,000 of them!) less than 30 days after the wedding, and had a private reveal session in Cary’s studio with champagne, which felt so personal. Overall, Cary was such a joy to work with, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who wants to capture the special moments!
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Danielle Sent on 09/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
How has it been a month since our special day already? What an incredible day/ weekend/ month... it really does all go by way too fast!!! If you are looking for a wedding photographer that will allow you to relive that day through fun and creative photos then you have got to check out CSM Photography. Cary was so professional and easy to work with, he really captured us as a couple from our first look to our late night champagne toast. These memories will be with us forever thanks to Cary and his team and we couldn't be happier!
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Nicole Sent on 06/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were first introduced to Cary through another photographer who didn't have our date open. We were so unbelievably lucky to have had this happen because we can't imagine anyone else shooting our day. Cary is very laid back like we are, so right off the bat, we knew we were going with him. Through the whole process, Cary made it a point to really get to know us and was even willing to meet with us at a brewery for our final meeting. With that being said, he is extremely professional as well. When our wedding day came, Cary and his second photographer, Chris, made sure to capture every detail of the day. My husband and I are forever grateful to Cary and Chris for all of the hard work and creativity they put into capturing our day!
Keara
Keara Sent on 10/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Cary created amazing pictures for me. Was a pleasure to work with him. I still use his photos daily. They're professional and high quality. He has a great eye. Would recommend him to a friend for sure!
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Awards

15
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Eva E. Glassworks Eva E. Glassworks Wedding Favors

Cary is an awesome photographer! I've been able to use some of his photos for my website, which is awesome. Not everyone can take a photo and make it look good. A lot of people try and think that are good, but really aren't. Cary is really good, and I'm glad to have been able to work with him!! And he's super nice! Give him a try!!

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CSM Photography frequently asked questions

CSM Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Proofs
CSM Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
CSM Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
CSM Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
CSM Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
CSM 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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