hello,

Catie Hadro // Owner and Lead Photographer

I’m Catie, and it is SO nice to meet you. I’m a Minnesota gal, and there are few things I love more than laughing. Currently obsessed with visiting national parks with my husband and finding ways I can simplify and slow down. I enjoy dancing (anywhere and everywhere) and driving with the windows down. I’m a mother to a beautiful baby girl. An Enneagram 7, ENFJ, travel addict and someone who likes taking pictures that feel like a hug. My music taste is about as wide as it gets, but I probably have jazz or lofi playing all day long.

Our Values

Fun

If we’re not having fun, then what’s the point? Documenting a day, or this season of life shouldn’t be dreadful. We’re here to have a good time while capturing some really sweet moments. Take a deep breath, and be open to having some fun.

Real

I’m not looking for stiff, uncomfortable smiles that closely resemble your last “school picture day”. We’re going to take photos of real life, for real people. I’m going to ask you to move around and maybe do some silly things, because the whole point is to remember you the way YOU are.

Intention

This is about your beautiful life. Not about the photographer, and not about what other people think of you or your life. At CHP, we value keeping the focus on what truly matters, which is capturing moments creatively that allow you to hold on tightly to these precious memories no matter how big or small.

  • "We are officially bawling. Thank you SO MUCH these are unbelievable. The amount of extra work you did to pull together details in the chaos did not go unnoticed and it means the world to us."

    -Michelle

  • "Our experience on our wedding day was important to us, and you checked all of the boxes, but ultimately the end product is why we hired you. The photos are STUNNING. Your subtle editing and eye for style and movement is so impressive. These are photos we will have and look at for the rest of our lives and I can honestly say I couldn't ask for better. Thank you for gifting us with your talent on our wedding day, we are so grateful for you and the beautiful photos you took for us!"

    -Megan

  • "Every experience with you has been absolutely wonderful. You make us feel so comfortable, from the first session to now. I can’t imagine allowing anyone else to photograph one of the most important days of our lives. We are so grateful for you, your communication, your level of comfort in what you do, and just overall the person you are. We love you Catie!! Can’t wait for all the memories to come that you photograph for us!"

    -Kayla