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Hello, welcome!  I'm Catherine Farquharson.  I'm a professional photographer, using photography as a way to expand, connect and create.

For my clients and subjects, this means what we do is real, and fun.  I shoot creative editorial portraits for publications, sometimes of well-known names like Clare Danes and Sarah Slean.  I also work with emerging artists and people-of-note to-be, as we develop branding, image and feelings that photos can portray and evoke through their portraits.

As a documentarian, I tell photo-stories from all over the world, including the recent first interracial prom in Charleston, Mississippi, where my photos were published in Oprah's magazine, the National Post, NPR.com, Seventeen magazine and more.

I especially revel in covering important life experiences, including weddings, relationships, and natural lifestyle portraits.  Those moments and events are what we remember and hold onto, and I am honoured by the opportunity for my photos to be the touchstone for those memories and feelings.

For me, photography of people is the capturing of their essence, and sharing back what I saw and felt.  Wherever, and whomever they are. Everywhere and anywhere. Connecting, understanding and sharing. 

Stand by me + more

It was Heather’s dream to have her first dance song be to Stand By Me.  To her surprise, Mike didn’t nix it from the plan.  In my opinion, it ended up being another great addition to the perfect medley of fun elements that made their wedding day special.  Some of the elements included unique decor, an old-fashioned photobooth, pink shoes on Heather, a putting strip, and two fabulous families with fantastic friends.  All the components you could ever want.  

Here’s the slideshow.  Enjoy!

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