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Cat Pennenga Photography

Cat Pennenga Photography

Sarasota, FL
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    Hallie S. Sent on 01/02/2023
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    I love getting to relive our wedding day!

    Cat Pennenga did an absolutely amazing job with our photos! Cat did both our engagement and wedding day photos! I don’t know how she did it, but she managed to capture the personalities of everyone in our wedding party. The photos she took are so special to us. After talking to her once, our decision was easy and I’m so glad we chose to work with Cat! She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and the shots she got are beautiful!
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    Adrian C. Sent on 01/27/2023
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    Truly one of the best wedding photographers you can hire!

    Cat Pennenga is without a doubt the best photographer, wedding organizer, and friend my wife and I found while planning our wedding. Cat was both friendly and professional and was so easy to get along with from the very beginning. She went above and beyond and voluntarily came to our pre-wedding rehearsal to help us decide where to take our wedding pictures. On the day of the wedding, she blended seamlessly into the crowd and was always there for my wife and I emotionally. The quality of her pictures speak for themselves. They are of the highest quality with the best mix of spontaneity and staged portraits without appearing over-edited. The complimentary online wedding portfolio is very well designed and our photos were available for high-resolution download for 1 year. Each time my wife and I look through our wedding album, it feels like we have been transported back to that magical day. Thank you Cat for everything you have done for us. You are truly a gifted photographer and will always be one of our best friends.
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    Susan B. Sent on 03/19/2022
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    Fabulous and easy going

    Cat was the perfect photographer for us. So easy to work with and the most beautiful pics ever. Would highly recommend.
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    Kristin E. Sent on 04/26/2022
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    Couldn't Be Happier With Our Wedding Photos!!

    We were blown away at how beautiful our wedding photos came out! Cat did such an amazing job. We received so many compliments on our photos. She captured every moment, even all the little details we forgot to pay attention to during the big day. She was also such a pleasure to work with. We couldn’t have been happier! Highly recommend Cat!
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    Cassie W. Sent on 08/19/2022
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    Amazing photographer

    Cat was so patient, so personable and made the entire experience so enjoyable and relaxing. Our pictures were gorgeous and depicted exactly how the day looked and felt. I would recommend her to anyone planning an event.
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    Becky B. Sent on 05/25/2020
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    Amazing photographer

    Cat was absolutely amazing to work with! We had a beautiful ceremony at the historic Sarasota county courthouse followed by dinner at The Ritz Carlton. We had to adjust out plans a bit due to Covid. Cat was extremely helpful to us during a stressful time leading up to our day. Our ceremony was absolutely perfect. Cat took photos at both of our locations. She was such a pleasure to work with! She was patient, attentive and has a great attention to detail. We can’t thank Cat enough for capturing our special day with stunning photographs. We highly recommend Cat, you could not ask for a better photographer!
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    Dana W. Sent on 08/01/2021
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    Wedding Photography Done Right!

    Cat made the process of capturing all the details of our special day so easy. She has an eye for creating beautiful photos, all the while making you feel comfortable and relaxed. We absolutely love our photos! They are stunning!
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    Anjuli D. Sent on 08/18/2021
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    Cat is amazing

    Where to even begin.. Cat is truly AMAZING! She did both my engagement shoot and wedding photography. Cat was super pleasant to work with, and laid back. She made the process very easy, and helped me bring my vision to life. Not only are her pictures amazing, but she is truly a pleasure to be around. I like to think that I can be a bit awkward when taking pictures (especially solo shots), and Cat made me feel so comfortable. Even though we had only met twice, I felt like I had known her forever! She truly made us feel special and comfortable which lead to amazing shots. Even our friends raved about how great she was. On top of that, we had some rain on our wedding day which caused some last minute changes, but she was such an expert and pro in still getting all the dream pictures we wanted. Thank you so much Cat!
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    Lena B. Sent on 05/06/2021
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    Dream Wedding Photographer

    Cat was the most incredible photographer I could ever dream of having. She was so detail oriented and helped coordinate logistics. We had so much fun hanging out with her on our wedding day, and she was incredibly sweet, thoughtful, organized, and took the most gorgeous photos. She even put together a little surprise montage days after our wedding! My family and I will definitely be using Cat for all of our future events!
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    Meg C. Sent on 04/13/2020
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    Amazing Work

    Cat and her team really went above and beyond when photographing our wedding. Great work, artistic eye, and super fun to work with. Would definitely recommend.
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    Mel A. Sent on 02/18/2020
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    Cat was spectacular and the pictures are fabulous!!

    Cat was spectacular and the pictures are fabulous! We couldn’t have made a better choice than Cat. She listened to everything that we wanted and came thru with flying colors and then some! Loved her and her product!
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    Heather M. Sent on 02/24/2020
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    Wonderful!

    We hired Cat for our courthouse wedding and did sunrise photos at the beach. She was awesome! We were a bit nervous because we know getting pictures taken can sometimes be a bit awkward, but she made us feel very comfortable and at ease from the get go. She also gave us a sneak peek later on that day! We got our photos back and adore every single one of them. I would definitely recommend her and will book her for future couples photos.
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    Kelly T. Sent on 12/10/2019
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    Fabulous and highly recommend!

    Cat and her team were exceptional to work with! So sweet and professional. Photography was amazing...she captured our day, beautifully.
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    Valeria Sent on 12/10/2019
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    Simply the best.

    I cannot recommend Cat enough. Her and her team were honestly one of the best, most memorable parts of our day. Cat was patient, calm and on top of everything. She even took the time to attend our rehearsal the morning before and go over any last minute changes, and the plan for the big day. She was so comforting and professional. She helped me arrange my first look with my dad which was something that was very special to me (lots of happy tears!!) and captured all the special details of my wedding. She did not miss a single detail and was flexible on the day of when others asked for photos and kept our interests first. We are in love with our wedding photos and the quality of her work. We truly can't put into words the pleasure it was to work with Cat and we are so happy she is doing another wedding in our family and to continue working with her!
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    K Thompson Sent on 05/09/2019
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    Fabulous experience overall!

    We feel so lucky to have had Cat with us on our wedding day as our photographer. She was flexible and willing to create a customized wedding package perfect for us that included our rehearsal dinner. On the wedding day, she coordinated and curated so many different moments to make sure every memory was captured perfectly. She also made us feel so calm and relaxed on the wedding day, which was so appreciated. Our families could not stop talking about the incredible photographer who was so sweet and all over everything! We just got our photos back last month and are thrilled. They are so good. We highly recommend Cat for any wedding photo needs!
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    Kym S. Sent on 12/17/2018
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    I offer the highest recommendation for Cat and her photography!

    I cannot say enough about Cat and her professional nature and calm and classic demeanor. If you are looking for a skilled and dependable photographer who is thorough in her work, I recommend, without hesitation, Cat. We are very pleased with her photography and look forward to working with her again!
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    Sabrina Sent on 12/13/2018
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    Exceptional

    Truly exceptional photos. She captured every special moment and the photos are absolutely beautiful! She was flexible and responsive in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Cat to anyone!
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    Kevin F. Sent on 12/09/2018
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    Destination Weddings are difficult

    The logistics of a destination wedding can be quite difficult to navigate. Cat was awesome to work with. She helped not only with suggestions about photos but also local restaurants for rehearsal dinner and other events. I couldn't be happier. Oh the pictures are amazing too. ;)
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    Amanda Sent on 12/10/2018
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    Highly Recommend

    We were really interested in Cat after viewing her portfolios online. Something that really caught our eye was how much she paid attention to all the little details. She was clearly very talented and creative with her photos. I called to chat with her further and our conversation was what sealed the deal. Cat was extremely professional and relatable, it felt as if she were a friend. She made me feel comfortable instantly as we talked on the phone about how I envisioned our engagement pictures.

    Cat’s service is absolutely wonderful. She was very receptive of my ideas and helpful in building upon them. The thought of having someone take pictures of you for hours was something that made Chris and I feel uncomfortable. Cat made these potentially uncomfortable sessions feel easy and natural through both our engagement session and our wedding day. Not only did she provide us beautiful photos to remember this super special time, she was also very helpful in the days leading up to the wedding. Cat attended our rehearsal with us to scope out where we wanted our first look and formal portraits taken. This extra effort meant the world to us and made all the difference in our photos. By the end of her service, I was sad to see her leave. She was such an important part of our wedding and was excellent to work with.
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    Chris Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Like....The Best....

    Really excellent service top to bottom. The wedding and engagement photos were AMAZING! She made us feel so comfortable and was able to capture so many great details, and moments. You can tell she puts in a ton of work editing to make sure they come out looking spectacular. Cat was also very professional and reliable. She made herself available from the day we booked to well after the wedding day and was always on time etc. I highly recommend booking Cat for your special day.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 03/14/2018
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    Cat was amazing! She made everyone feel so comfortable and was the perfect addition to our day. Cat even stopped by our rehearsal to grind out the details and ensure a smooth wedding day. She worked with us in advance to come up with a list of the pictures we wanted and she was SO efficient on the day of - everyone commented on how easy the whole thing was, and we even had time to enjoy the cocktail hour. Cat's photograph's are beautiful, and she is an absolute professional. Could not recommend highly enough!
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    Maggie Sent on 03/19/2018
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    From the very moment we spoke on the phone, I knew it was a match made in wedding photography heaven! Cat is so welcoming, warm, and wonderful! She and her team are professional while familial. They set everyone at ease while accomplishing the shots you've always known you wanted and sometimes never knew you wanted. Cat is a true visionary as a talented creative and as a business woman. She runs an incredibly polished system that allows the bride and groom to get all the details out of the way so all they, their party, and guests have to do is be present, look pretty, and have fun. My husband Matt and I have so much love for Cat!
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    Kathryn Sent on 01/10/2018
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    Cat is a real gem. As I planned my wedding from out of town I was able to communicate with her easily over the phone and via email. When I was unsure of where I wanted my family portraits taken, Cat came to my rehearsal to walk around the site and scope out the best locations with me. Even though my husband and I hadn't taken engagement photos, Cat made us look and feel great during our shoot. She was also able to sweetly direct a sometimes rowdy bridal group with ease. Our photos look beautiful, and I was really happy that she captured not only staged portraits, but beautiful candids of our friends and family. I loved, loved, loved working with Cat, and would highly recommend her to any couple!
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    Alison Sent on 10/25/2017
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    We live across the street, and were unable to meet Cat until our wedding day, this past Saturday (October 21). As it goes with photos, it will take some time to get them back, but I wanted to share our amazing experience with Cat in terms of the wedding day photos.
    We have some interesting family dynamics (step-mothers, divorces, etc), and we were apprehensive about the family photos. Cat was very professional and gave us a timeline way in advance that included some of these "awkward" extras well before the big group shots - that way they could leave and attend the cocktail hour without seeing the rest of the family in a big shoot. Cat made us feel super comfortable in our bride/groom shots, and we were able to be ourselves. At the reception, I honestly forgot she was there until she said goodbye at the very end - but I know lots of photos were taken! She was able to capture the moments without ever feeling "in-your-face" with the camera. I'll update once we get our photos back, but I am very confident they will match the service we had on our wedding day! Thank you Cat!
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    Alicia Sent on 01/08/2018
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    Your wedding day goes by so quick, there is so much build up and planning and then it is gone in a flash, a vague memory, almost like a dream. Photographs provide you with reminders of that memory, that special day, it really did happen!
    One of the best decisions we could have made during the entire wedding planning process was choosing Cat Pennenga Photography to capture our wedding. She was very organized and professional, kept us on schedule, and made sure we captured all the moments we wanted. She always made us feel like a priority which was very comforting throughout the planning process. She even created a thorough timeline of our day that we could share as needed, which earned several compliments from our vendors. Once again, Cat was incredibly organized and efficient with her preparations.
    If you want the best photographer who will take the time to understand your unique relationship and capture your wedding in the most beautiful and creative way then you must work with Cat. Her remarkable talent and true passion is portrayed in all of her photographs. Kyle and I felt that our photographs reflected our love, our personalities and captured moments we shared in the most stunning way. Cat even helped is include our furbaby Dexter in some of the photographs! Our entire experience was flawless, and thanks to her and her breathtaking photos, we will remember it for years to come. We knew she was great, but she surpassed all of our expectations!
    We can't thank you enough for capturing our special day!
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