About - Katelyn Cantu Photography

it’s nice to meet you

we’re KATELYN & JOHN

desert dwelling + documenting love

We’re wedding photographers based in Phoenix, Arizona. As lovers of all things simple, we use natural light and strive to slow down time with intentional shooting to truly capture the beauty of a moment. We aim for a timeless look — so you end up with classic photos & an experience to match.

IN OUR PERSONAL LIFE… We were married in 2014 and we live in central Phoenix with our crazy miniature chiweenie, Dobby (so named from Harry Potter). When we’re not photographing weddings, we love visiting new coffee shops, cooking together, reading, and spending time exploring the desert. We’re so thankful for this amazing job that we have and we love each and every couple we have the opportunity to work with!

ON YOUR WEDDING DAY… Katelyn specializes in creating all the pretty… in posing you and your groom-to-be, in capturing your details, and in bringing your vision for your wedding photos to life! John is a master of capturing the in-between moments… like the shot of your dad crying in the front row and the sweet smile your groom sneaks you during the Ceremony. Together, we’re the dynamic duo you’ve been looking for.

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“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

Leonardo da Vinci

Kauai, Hawaii

IS OUR FAVORITE PLACE

We’ve determined that there is something magical about the land there. Or maybe it’s something in the air. Whatever it is, we seriously can’t get enough of the sweeping landscapes and waterfalls.

Healthy Living

SECRET CHEFS IN DISGUISE

John is particularly passionate about health and wellness, and Katelyn is along for the ride. We LOVE cooking together, and while Katelyn loves to make up new flavors, John follows the recipe to a T.

Coffee Shops

STARBUCKS, PRESS, PROVISION

We spend entire days at coffee shops together. We’ll work, read, or just get some drinks and have a conversation. When we visit a new city, we always look for a coffee shop with “good vibes.”

Arizona Desert

SAGUAROS, PASTEL SUNSETS, SUMMER MONSOONS

We love the soft pastel colors of the desert, but we also appreciate the unique desert seasons. We love hiking and exploring… and I don’t think we’ll ever get tired of a good monsoon storm.

our story:

the reason why

we do what we do

Photography found us. It started as a hobby for Katelyn, and before we knew it, it was all we were doing in our spare time. After we photographed our very first wedding day it hit us: we wanted to do it a thousand more times. We started photographing weddings before we were even married, and while we ABSOLUTELY loved it… the weightiness of being wedding photographers didn’t really hit us until our own special day. Between the blur of everything speeding by and the logistics of the day, it was both beautiful and crazy and before we knew it… it was over. After that, the importance of the fleeting moments of a wedding crashed down on us. We will forever treasure every photo that was captured for us that day… and we’ll forever cherish the chance to capture those moments for others. Here’s a favorite of ours from our own wedding > > walking into the unknown, just two people in love.

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