Cat Beardsley Photography

Cat Beardsley Photography is a specialist wedding photographer based in Hereford, offering a considered blend of documentary and fine art wedding photography. Cat’s work is elegant and timeless: she seeks beauty and harmony in light, composition and those small unrepeatable moments so often missed on a busy day. Working as a husband-and-wife photo team with Richard (who sometimes second-shoots) allows for calm coverage that captures both the intimate details and the wider story of your day. Why choose Cat? Her approach is rooted in storytelling. She balances unobtrusive reportage with thoughtfully created moments when those portraits will mean the most to you. After a formative experience appreciating the power of printed, curated photographs, Cat prioritises quality over quantity — she focuses on the images that will warm your family for decades, not just files on a hard drive. That respect for heritage and meaning shows in her fine art bride and groom portraits, classic family photos and candid reportage throughout the celebrations. How she works: it starts with a conversation. Cat listens to what matters to you — the timings, the people you want honoured in the photos, and the atmosphere you hope to feel. On the day she blends into the background for natural, documentary moments and steps forward with direction when it will create a stronger image: a quiet portrait at golden hour, a composed family grouping that will become an heirloom, or an atmospheric detail shot that tells part of your story. Engagement photography is available for couples who want to feel relaxed in front of the camera before the wedding day. Based in Hereford and regularly photographing weddings across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, Cat is comfortable at country houses, barns, marquees and outdoor ceremonies alike. While wedding photography is her core specialism, the team also crafts cinematic wedding films and captures family moments with the same sensitive eye (secondary to the photography focus). Cat’s goal is simple: to give you professional wedding photos that feel true to you and valuable to future generations. Expect calm professionalism, warm rapport, and a carefully curated collection of images and prints that tell the story of one of the happiest days of your life.