Cate Connery Bury

Cate Connery Bury

Photographic Portrait Artist

Photographic Portrait Artist

Helping you see the beauty, strength, and connection already within your family.

You’ve Given Your Heart to Your Family. Your Story Deserves to Be Seen.

You’ve poured your whole heart into raising your family — supporting every milestone, every transition, and every quiet moment that has shaped who your children are becoming. You want your home to reflect that devotion in a way that feels honest and meaningful. Not just for the sake of having portraits, but because your family’s story deserves to be seen.

I Understand That Feeling — Because I’ve Lived These Seasons Too

I understand that desire deeply. I grew up here in Nashville, surrounded by families who invest so much love, intention, and presence into their children. As a Harpeth Hall graduate and a mother of three — with kids now stepping into their college years — I know how quickly the seasons change and how important it feels to hold onto the moments that matter. That lived experience shapes the way I guide families, seniors, and women through their portrait experience. I see the strength, the tenderness, and the transition because I’ve walked through it too.

Before Photography, I Was a Teacher — Guided by the Same Belief

Before I became a photographer, I spent years as a first-grade teacher — work guided by the same belief I carry today: that every person holds a unique and infinite value within them. Teaching taught me how to meet each child exactly where they are, to see their strengths before they see them themselves, and to build trust through warmth and presence.

It also means there is truly nothing children do that unsettles or overwhelms me. I love kids of every age, and I know how to help them feel comfortable, confident, and seen.

My Role: To Help You See the Beauty Already in Your Life

My role now is to bring that same compassion, clarity, and intention into your portrait experience. I listen closely to what matters most to you and create artwork that reflects the truth of your relationships — your love, your resilience, your connection — with honesty and care.

You don’t need to perform, pose, or be anything other than who you are. I’ll guide you through each step so the experience feels grounded, supported, and personal.

Artwork That Lives in Your Home With Purpose and Heart

Every detail of our time together is designed to help you feel seen and valued.
The artwork we create — whether a Wall Art Collection, a 3XM Treasure Box, or an Heirloom Album — becomes more than something you display.

It becomes a daily reminder of the life you’ve devoted yourself to building and the family you love most.

A Level of Craft Honed Through Years of Dedication

Alongside the emotional heart of this work, I bring a deep commitment to craft. I’m a Certified Professional Photographer, hold a Master of Photography degree from the Professional Photographers of America, have earned Bronze and Silver Medals in the International Photographic Competition, and been named Tennessee Photographer of the year. I also serve as President of the Tennessee Professional Photographers Association.

These accomplishments reflect a level of dedication that allows your family’s story to be honored with both artistry and truth.

Because Your Story Holds Infinite Worth

This work is not simply about photographs.
It’s about helping you see your worth, your love, and the story you’ve built — so you can step into the next chapter with clarity, pride, and confidence.

Let’s create artwork that reflects what has always been true:
You are loved. You belong. And your life holds infinite worth.