Cat McCarthy Richmond Virginia Videographer

CAT McCARTHY

OWNER // LEAD VIDEOGRAPHER + PHOTOGRAPHER // EDITOR

I’m your point person for any and all things covered on our journey creating together!

Playlists are my love language. Here’s 100 songs forever for a slice of life soundtrack. Quality time with the people I care for is a priority for me — little moments often mean the most. I’m an extrovert when called to be, but introverted at heart. I believe in the impact of kindness. Observation and reflection are important. Growth is good.

These things serve the driving force behind my work: capturing feeling.

hello@catmccarthycreative.com

Jared Duesterhaus Richmond Videographer Drone Pilot

JARED DUESTERHAUS

AUDIO // DRONE OPERATOR // SECOND SHOOTER

Jared is my partner in both life and business — I could not do this without him!

A quiet and calming presence, he is thoughtful, kind, and artistic.

He handles audio mixing, drone piloting, and second shooting. He also teaches animation and art at VCU and the University of Richmond.

jared@catmccarthycreative.com

APPLEJACK McDUESTY

Applejack stays vigilant for late-night edit monitoring, makes sure we take play breaks on long days, and brings joy on the regular to anyone who meets her; especially our little crew.

She may not be the hardest worker, but she is the cutest.

You can find her on IG @applejackmcduesty

Our goal is to naturally showcase clients in an elevated way. We embrace uniqueness and aim to reflect the true “you” in our films.

  • We prefer to lean into a documentary-style approach. Capturing movement, intimacy, and light without being overbearing is our jam!

    We always schedule a video meeting prior to confirming a booking to make sure everybody feels like it is a good fit! From there, we require a deposit and signed client agreement to officially secure your date + our services. Installment plans are also available for payments.

    When you hire us, you work with us every step of the way. We don’t farm out any part of our work. It’s an investment on our end as well, and we take that seriously.

    We don’t manufacture emotion. We keep it real and love working with people that do, too! ♡

  • Then you are a kindred spirit!

    We understand it feels weird to be in the spotlight, but that fades away pretty quickly. We can gently help guide you to a place that works for you, and will not be invasive or heavily directive in our filming.

    Common (and deeply appreciated) feedback that we receive is our ability make people feel comfortable, and we hope that speaks to both our character and professionalism.

    We love when our clients end up feeling like friends!

  • Absolutely! We celebrate all love.

    Our job is documenting people — and that means all genders, identities, and types of relationships.

    This business denounces bigotry and racism, full-stop. We support bodily autonomy. We do not shy away from vocalizing these truths.

    We hope you feel safe here. <3

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