Biography
Cathy Dee
has been a professional photographer
ever since she discovered that photographing people & other animals was much more fun than
working.
Trained as a photographer in New York in 1989 - 1990, Cathy has a knack for portrait photography that earned her the NZIPP Portrait photographer of the year in 1993.
Her ability to put her subjects at ease means they always look natural - 'it is about creating an image that is not forced, and therefore truly captures that moment in time'.
Cathy stopped photographing as a professional in 1995 when illness forced her to stop.
She worked sporadically as a photojournalist but her heart was not in it until recently when she was able to once again pick up the camera and fall in love with image making again.
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'I've had to upskill considerably as photography has changed immeasurably since my days working with medium format film cameras, printing my own Silver Gelatin Prints.
At first I was wary that the quality of image would not be there with the digital format however it has blown me away and I am loving the whole editing process that brings the magic to my images.'
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Self Portrait with my assistant, Sir Spike TidMouse.
'I really enjoy photographing the bond between people and their pets and also between parents and their children.
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I love photographing people's pets, whatever they may be, from birds & reptiles to cats, dogs and horses.
I would, however draw the line at spiders!'
I'd like to encourage people to get their cats photographed - not many do. Cats, like dogs, are here for such a short time, during which they manage to worm their beguiling way into our hearts with a bond like no other - if you allow them to.
Memories are so precious.
Mission Statement
At Cathy Dee Photography, my mission is simple: to make you appear so good, even your ex will zoom in for a second look.
I specialize in capturing the raw, unfiltered essence of humans, large and small, and their four-legged (or winged, or scaly) sidekicks.
Whether you're a lazy, lanky greyhound, a cat who judges everyone from the lofty heights of a book shelf, or a human just trying to look less like a tax accountant on camera.
Whatever you identify as, I’m committed to immortalizing your identity in pixels so glorious, even your future grandkids will say, “Sweeeet”, or “Dope” or “Smacks” or whatever future superlative is current at the time. One thing you won’t hear them say, is... “Yikes”.
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I aim to freeze time, flatter your face, and immortalize your furry sidekick’s judgmental stare forever.
Come for the photos.
Stay because your pet stole my heart and possibly, my snacks.