Cate Connery Bury
PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT ARTISt
See the beauty and strength in the family you’ve devoted your life to — and let artwork weave their story into the spaces where your life unfolds.
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Even when you’ve given everything to your family, it’s easy to wonder if anyone truly sees it.
Life moves quickly.
Days blur into logistics, carpools, and the constant work of keeping everyone supported and moving forward.
And underneath it all is a quiet ache most mothers never say out loud:
“I hope they know how much I’ve poured into this. I hope it mattered.”
You deserve to feel proud of the family you’ve built — and to have artwork in your home that reflects the love, connection, and intention behind all the years you’ve invested.
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I understand what it means to give so much of yourself to the people you love.
And I also know how important it is to feel seen in that devotion — to recognize your own strength, your presence, and the relationships you’ve nurtured over the years.
As a mother who has moved through every stage — early childhood, the school years, the teenage transitions, and the beginnings of independence — I know how quickly each season shifts. I know the quiet mix of pride, tenderness, and longing that comes with watching your children grow. And I know how meaningful it is to have artwork in your home that reflects the truth of your family in this moment.
I believe every person carries a unique and infinite value within them — and that families deserve to live with artwork that reflects who they are and what they’ve built together.
My work is intentional, thoughtful, and rooted in listening. Before I ever pick up the camera, I take time to understand what matters most to you, so the experience feels personal and the artwork feels meaningful.
Together, we’ll create portrait artwork that lives in your home as a daily reminder of the connection you’ve built and the pride you deserve to feel.
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Schedule Your Consultation
Start With Intention
Live Every Day With a Deep Sense of Pride
Settle Into a Guided Experience That Feels Natural
Your first step toward creating artwork that reflects the family you’ve devoted your life to.
We clarify what you want this artwork to honour and the spaces where it will live, so every moment has purpose.
A relaxed, well-directed environment that allows real connection to emerge without rush or pressure.
Choose the artwork that reflects your family’s story, and experience the pride, connection, and joy it brings into your home each day.
We make it simple for you
Your family is a work of art, shaped by years of love and devotion — and your home deserves artwork that honors the beautiful life you’ve created.
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Select Your Portrait Experience
Choose the experience that reflects the season your family is in.
Every family moves through different moments of becoming.
Each portrait experience is designed to honour the relationships, identity, and meaning within this chapter of your life.
Senior Portrait Experience
Formal Fine Art Studio Portrait Experience
Headshots and Branding
Fine Art Studio Black & White Portrait Experience
Location Family Portrait Experience
A meaningful portrait experience that honours who she is becoming and the significance of this moment in her life.
Artwork becomes a daily reminder of her individuality, confidence, and the story that has shaped her.
A natural, unhurried portrait time for families who want artwork that reflects warmth, belonging, and the joy of being together in a beautiful outdoor setting.
For families who want to see their connection with honesty, presence, and emotional truth — artwork that becomes a grounding reminder of the love you’ve built.
A refined headshot and branding experience designed for performers, creatives, and professionals who want images that feel powerful, authentic, and unmistakably theirs. Fine-art intention with an editorial aesthetic revealing presence, confidence, and identity with clarity and depth.
A still, intentional fine-art experience that reveals presence, depth, and quiet inner strength. Artwork crafted with elegance and emotional weight.
For women who want to reconnect with their identity, strength, and worth.
A deeply intentional experience that reflects who you are — and who you’re becoming.
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About Cate
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You’ve devoted yourself to raising a family, supporting every step, every transition, and every moment that has shaped who your children are becoming. You want artwork that reflects that love and intention — something honest enough to feel true and meaningful enough to live in your home.
I understand that longing. As a mother of three who has already watched one child step into adulthood, I know how quickly the seasons shift and how important it feels to hold onto the moments that matter. That perspective guides the way I photograph families, seniors, and women.
My role is to listen closely, understand what matters most to you, and create artwork that reflects the beauty, strength, and connection already present in your life. You don’t need to perform or pose — just show up as yourselves. I’ll guide you through the rest with intention and care.
Together, we’ll create artwork that becomes part of your home and part of your story — a daily reminder of your love, your legacy, and the life you’ve built with so much heart.
We will always remember exactly what our kids were like at this precious age.
-katie & Chad
Our little girl kept talking about how much she "loved playing with Miss Cate"
-Emily & drew
-Lori
When I look at those photos,
I remember times when we smiled,
especially when times were hard.
Imagine walking through your home and seeing artwork that reminds you — every single day — of the family you’ve poured your whole heart into.
The strength in their faces.
The connection you’ve nurtured.
The joy that lives between you.
This is artwork that doesn’t just decorate a wall — it reflects the life you’ve built and the pride you deserve to feel in it.
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When life moves quickly, it’s easy for the years to pass without anything that truly reflects the love, effort, and intention you’ve poured into your family.
Without artwork that tells your story, the moments you worked so hard to create can fade into the background — unnoticed, uncelebrated, unheld.
You deserve more than that.
Your family’s story deserves to be seen, honored, and lived with.
Frequently asked questions
GETTING STARTED & BOOKING
What makes this different from other portrait experiences?
How do I know if this is right for my family?
How do I know if this is right for my family?
Most mothers come to me because they want to feel something when they look at their artwork — not just see a pleasant image.
This experience is intentional from the beginning. We talk about your family, your relationships, the atmosphere you want reflected, and how you want to feel when you live with these pieces every day.
It becomes artwork that honors your devotion, your story, and the pride you deserve to feel.
If you’ve poured yourself into raising your children and want a way to honor that journey — this is for you.
You don’t need perfect relationships or perfectly behaved kids. You only need a desire to see the truth, connection, and love that already exist within your family.
We begin with a conversation.
I want to understand your family, what matters most to you, what you hope this artwork will reflect, and where it will live in your home.
This first step sets the tone: intentional, thoughtful, and centered around your story.
PREPARING FOR YOUR PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
How should we prepare as a family?
What should we wear?
My child is shy / energetic / unsure — will that be a problem?
There’s no performance here. No pressure to be anything other than yourselves.
Your only job is to show up with an open heart. I’ll guide you through everything else — gently, naturally, and with a focus on connection rather than perfection.
Think about how you want your artwork to feel in your home.
Soft, refined palettes tend to age beautifully and keep the attention on emotion and connection.
If you'd like guidance, I’m happy to help you choose clothing that supports the feeling you want reflected on your walls.
Not at all. Every child comes into the experience with their own energy, personality, and way of easing in — and all of it is welcome. As a mother of three who has lived through every stage and transition, and as a former first-grade teacher, there is truly nothing children do that unsettles me. I understand how to meet them where they are, create space for them to feel comfortable, and gently guide them into a place of ease and authenticity.
Some warm up slowly. Some arrive full of movement. Some need a moment to feel safe and understood. All of these ways of being are perfectly normal, and each one leads to meaningful, honest portraits when given the right atmosphere. Your child doesn’t need to be anything other than who they are — I’ll take care of the rest.
DURING YOUR PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
What is the experience itself like?
I’m not comfortable in front of the camera. Will that show?
It’s guided, natural, and thoughtfully directed.
There’s movement, conversation, pauses, warmth — whatever reflects your family authentically.
My role is to help you settle into an environment where real connection can come forward without rush or pressure.
You’re not alone — many mothers feel this way.
But once you’re fully present with your family, the focus shifts away from being photographed and toward experiencing genuine moments together.
My direction is subtle and supportive, helping you feel at ease without ever feeling posed or performative.
ARTWORK & DESIGN
How will we choose the artwork?
Where can this artwork live in my home?
Can you help me understand what sizes or products will look best?
We choose it together — with intention.
We’ll look at what feels honest, what reflects your family’s story, and what you want to live with every day.
Then we’ll design pieces specifically for your home, your style, and the emotional truth you want represented.
Anywhere you want to feel reminded of your family’s strength, connection, and identity.
For some mothers, that’s the entryway — the place where their story greets everyone who walks in.
For others, it’s the bedroom, the kitchen, or the staircase.
There’s no wrong answer; only what feels meaningful to you.
Absolutely.
We’ll explore Wall Art Collections and 3XM Treasure Boxes designed to work beautifully in your home.
My role is to help you choose pieces that feel timeless and intentional — artwork you’ll be proud to live with for decades.
INVESTMENT & ORDERING
What is the investment like?
When will my artwork be ready?
Every family chooses differently based on what feels meaningful and aligned.
We’ll talk openly about your priorities, and I’ll guide you toward artwork that supports the story you want to see every day.
This isn’t about quantity — it’s about creating pieces that carry lasting emotional value.
Quality takes care and time.
Once your selections are made, your artwork is produced with meticulous attention, ensuring it becomes a lasting part of your home and story.
POLICIES & LOGISTICS
Where does the portrait experience take place?
What if we need to reschedule?
Do you offer digital artwork?
Depending on the experience you choose, portraits may take place in the studio, in your home, or in a thoughtfully selected outdoor location.
We’ll choose the setting that best honors the atmosphere and relationships you want reflected.
Life happens — especially in families.
If something unexpected comes up, we’ll find another time that works.
My goal is always to support a process that feels grounded and stress-free, not rigid or rushed.
Yes, digital artwork is available with every piece of physical artwork you choose.
But the heart of this experience is creating tangible pieces you can live with — reminders you’ll see every day, not just on a screen.