Hi. I’m Cat.
Your elopement photographer & hiking guide
Adventure photography for people & the planet
I believe everyone deserves to get married in a way that feels true to them. If being in the mountains is one of the places you feel happiest, why shouldn’t you spend your wedding day there?
I love living in the Alps, and I believe in making sustainable choices that help protect our amazing planet. That’s why I only capture elopements in this stunning corner of the world. As a certified hiking guide, that means I’m a local expert. I’ve discovered so many amazing locations and I’m so excited to share them with you!
behind the scenes
My life in the Alps
My journey has been an adventure, just how I like it.
I grew up in England and my persistent love for tea is evidence. During what I like to call my “mid-mid-life crisis” at the ripe age of 23, I quit my job in the arts and headed to the Alps to become a ski & snowboard instructor for a winter season. After a few back-to-back winters in Austria, Australia, and New Zealand, I met my husband Menno and we made Innsbruck our permanent home.
Living in all of these beautiful places helped me discover that I love to capture our natural world with a lens. I decided to make wedding photography my career in 2015, and I quickly realized that I didn’t fit in the traditional wedding world. Between the emotional and environmental impact so many couples experience in this process, I knew there could be a better way. So, I set out to give couples a better option for their wedding. One that feels like them, and not like everyone else’s expectations. An option that lifted small businesses, flourished in beautiful places, and let people love their wedding adventure as much as they love each other.
I realized that the best wedding days were the ones that focused on the experience of the couple, celebrating their love in a way that reflected who they were. That’s when I fell in love with adventure weddings and Wild Connections Photography was born.
In 2019 I had the honor of being named a Fujifilm X-Photographer (that means I’m an ambassador for their brand, not an ex-photographer) and have since won several prestigious awards for wedding photography. I love using my platform as a world-renowned photographer to help create positive change for a more sustainable future across the industry.
my MISSION
to make the wedding industry a more sustainable & diverse place
Sustainability & Inclusion Pledge
Our beautiful planet is not just a backdrop for stunning photos. We are all citizens of the world, and we all have a responsibility to look after our incredible home planet.
While I want to make sure that you have the tools to make your elopement as sustainable as possible, I believe in leading by example and making sure that I consider sustainability in every aspect of my business too.
Just following ‘Leave No Trace’ isn’t enough. I am committed to fostering a more sustainable and inclusive future for all people and the planet. I recognize the profound impact my business can have on the environment and society. This includes:
Environmental Stewardship:
- Practicing ‘Leave No Trace’ principles when spending time in nature, for both work and personal adventures.
- Prioritizing locations that are away from busy areas to reduce the environmental impact of our visit.
- Only working locally within a 3-hour radius of my home to reduce travel emissions.
Ethical Business Practices:
- Conducting my business with integrity, transparency, and fairness.
- Prioritizing suppliers and vendors who are local, and share my commitment to diversity and sustainable practices.
- Regularly reviewing and improving my processes to ensure alignment with the highest ethical standards.
- Promoting positive change throughout the industry by creating more awareness of the challenges and solutions to a more sustainable wedding industry.
Diversity and Inclusion:
- I believe adventure is for everyone, and I’m dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms.
- My hiring practices prioritize diversity.
- I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for couples of all backgrounds and abilities, ensuring they feel valued and represented in my work.
Giving Back:
- I actively contribute to the communities where I operate by supporting local initiatives, charities, and environmental conservation efforts.
- I am a 1% for the Planet member and also support other environmental and social justice causes.
Continuous Improvement:
- I am committed to reaching net zero in my business, by measuring my emissions, reducing where possible, and offsetting whatever is left over.
- I pledge to stay informed about sustainable and inclusive practices, by undertaking personal development and training in these areas.
other projects
While I made my name in the industry as an elopement photographer, it’s not the only thing I do. This wonderful job has led me to uncover other passions and create other projects too.
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