Romantic and emotive destination wedding photographer based in the midwest. A style cocktail of documentary and traditional.

about cate ronan weddings

SONDER

n. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story.

DESTINATION AND DOMESTIC

WEDDINGS

My approach to a wedding day is where candids meet traditional portraits. Where full-of-life color meets emotive black and white photographs. I take on a select and limited amount of weddings per year for the best experience. Based centrally serving destination weddings around the world. Collections include hourly coverage, an engagement session, additional photographers, dinner rehearsal coverage, day after festivities, and more. My 8 hour collection starts at $5,200.

LET's JUST GET AWAY

ELOPEMENTS

Elopements are weddings too. Days filled with getting ready, traveling, saying vows, portraits, exploring, food, drinks, and celebrations; with just you two or your closest chosen family. These days are ran smoothly by experienced vendors. My elopement photo collections start at $6k including coverage, multi-day events, travel expenses, & planning if needed.

engagement & couples

Portraits

Dating, engaged, or married, couples portraits are a must showing the legacy of your love story. Whether at a local park or across the country on trip, setting aside a hour or two to love, laugh, and play will never go to waste. Couples sessions begin at $650. Destination couple sessions begin at $2k.

CATE DOCUMENTED BOTH OUR DREAMY PORTRAITS AND ALL THE CANDIDS WE NEVER SAW.

—  Morgan. 2022

WHAT TO EXPECT

THE
EXPERIENCE

Documenting a wedding day of all its moments of little touches, side glances, stolen kisses, hidden tears, and belly laughs. Bottling up all the feels into 

Documentary + storytelling

traditional portraits

FULL OF LIFE COLOR IMAGES

If these details are important to you, we're probably an excellent fit. Inquire here.

attention to detail

KIND WORDS

“MY PARTNER AND I DECIDED TO CHANGE OUR WEDDING DATE TO BOOK HER.”

Sarah and Kyle hired me for both their private elopement and wedding day. We planned a full day elopement in the mountains of Colorado and one month later an epic celebration with their family and friends in Ohio.

— SARAH & KYLE

"She truly played such a big part in making our wedding day a fairy tale ”

Jess + Nathan had an enchanting ceremony in the woods and later had an evening reception with their loved ones. Nathan's family came all the way from Europe.

— Jessica & Nathan 

Frequently asked questions

CAN I PUT A DATE ON HOLD?

You can reach out to me to check with your date but I can not hold dates. A signed contract and paid date retainer is what will secure your date. Inquire here.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?

Hands off documentary in between your traditional portraits while still factoring in the storytelling of your day.

WHAT IS THE WAIT TIME FOR OUR PHOTOS?

Cate Ronan wedding galleries are commonly delivered within 6- 8 weeks; portraits are returned at 4 weeks. I always send wedding highlights within 1 week.

HOW ARE OUR PHOTOS DELIVERED?

All wedding and session galleries are delivered via an online private gallery. Your link will be emailed to you. Albums and prints are also available to purchase.

let's make something

magical
TOGETHER