Welcome to my blog! I have made some changes to my site. Cates Meow Photography has now become Darlene Cates Photography! Here I will post photos of clients and family to give a glimpse of what is going on with my business and family. I would love to answer any questions you might have about Darlene Cates Photography and what I can offer you. Please send me an email or give me a call.
Thanks,
Darlene
Proud Member of the Professional Photographers of America

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Tonight these two sweethearts will become man and wife. Wow – that is hard to believe – they are all grown up now. They are wonderful people and I am so excited to photograph their wedding. Nathan has had two dreams to come true this year – pitching for the Dodgers and marrying his beautiful Bekah! Congratulations to you!!!

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What a sweet family! They recently added a beautiful golden to their group. And as I know – you can’t just have one! So soon they brought another sweet golden home. Lots of love to go around!




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What big blue eyes you have!!! What a cutie pie! He is now 3 . I remember his newborn session – and how fast time flies.



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The summer has taken me on some great adventures. I have also had some great clients and I need to get back to blogging all about them! Here are a few from Evan’s senior session in May. She is as beautiful inside as she is on the outside! She just returned from a mission trip to Nicaragua! What a wonderful girl!



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The light was so yummy on the evening of our session. I just had to play with these shots and have fun with the sun! I used some different editing techniques to create some summery vintage images! I also loved the drama her formal gown inspired. Congratulations Olivia!




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If you want to hang out with this family – you must love dogs!!! Why – because they have three! When you have two dogs – what’s one more? Right? When they went to pick out a puppy – they were so darling – they couldn’t just pick one! I love kids and puppies – what could be sweeter?






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I have know Garrett for many years. He has grown into such a fine young man. I was so happy to take his senior photos. He is such a great guy and has a wonderful future ahead of him! Congratulations Garrett!





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It was so fun meeting you and your Mom! We took advantage of the lovely weather and had a great time posing all over the park. I loved her idea of releasing balloons in her school colors! Congratulations Crysta!





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It was a beautiful evening for 2 friends to hang out! The sun was out – the grass was green – and the promise of summer was in the air! Summer – as in – School’s Out! These girls are excited and definitely ready to graduate! Congratulations to Chandler and Grace!




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These 2 little darlings are the cutest! They are waiting for their baby brother – he is still not here – taking his time I think! Mom is just gorgeous and so easy to photograph. Enjoy this lovely family!





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