Photography is so much more than the click of a button or a paper print...
it's a lifeline to reach the innermost memories of your precious life.
I received my very first camera as a gift from my now husband after my father was diagnosed with cancer. I wanted to protect every memory with him and cherish our time together. Because of that gift I am now able to look back on many memories that may not have been documented had we not gotten the cancer diagnosis. My story is a testimony to the power of a photo. It's truly a gift to be able to tangibly hold a living memory of a loved one.
After my Dad passed we laid him to rest in his home country of Portugal. It was then that I realized how much those memories we had together meant to me and I discovered photography is my life's calling.
my journey to become a photographer starts with a story...
i live to preserve life's
fleeting moments
She captured our day beautifully with pictures we can cherish for years to come
Cannot say enough amazing things about our experience with Catarina! She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day. She was super organized throughout the whole planning process and the wedding day which helped eliminate any stress or worry I may have had along the way. I would highly recommend!
- melissa, 2024
my
Core Values
01. uplifting others
Kindness and empathy go a long way in this world. I'm all about listening to what others have to say and asking what their thoughts and feelings are. I always try to keep people happy.
02. preserving memories
If you've been reading along you know how important photos are to me and I love being able to do that for others.
03. providing excellence
I'm passionate about crafting a detailed timeline ensuring no memory is lost and that every moment, big and small, is documented.
When it comes to my approach to wedding photography simply put:
I am the Franck Eggelhoffer
to your George Banks
(any other father of the bride fanatics?!)
behind the scenes
when i'm not living my dream job capturing your memories you can find me in my other roles as wife and mom.
I've been married since 2016 to my sweet husband Jay. We live in Aberdeen, New Jersey with our two little girls and fur babies. Life is busy, but it's filled with so much love and joy. We feel incredibly blessed to have each other and our beautiful girls.
"Well, that's the thing about life, is the surprises, the little things that sneak up on you and grab hold of you."
george banks, father of the bride
