We’re Josh and Keri, the husband-and-wife team behind Captured by Cairns Photography.
Based near Chattanooga, Tennessee, we specialize in capturing weddings and engagements with a warm, earthy, and deeply emotional style.
For us, photography isn’t about stiff poses or perfect timelines. it’s about preserving the real moments. The laughter, the nerves, the connection… the feeling of being completely present with the person you love most.
We’re here to document your day honestly and intentionally, so your photos don’t just show what it looked like, but bring you back to exactly how it felt.
Overview
Hired 17 times
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2 employees
4 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Evelyn D.
Mar 28, 2026
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Josh and Keri provided the most amazing photography experience for my engagement and wedding! They were fun and easy to work with, and their pictures are absolutely stunning! I will be using them for any of my future photography needs!
Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
Spencer K.
Dec 15, 2025
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They were beyond helpful with our weddingphotos. They treated us with such kindness and care that it didn't feel like we had a professional relationship at all, it felt like they were friends celebrating with us. Despite the playful interaction and kindness they remained the utmost professionals and took amazing care in getting every angle in the best possible ways. I would and will recommend them to anyone that asks for suggestions, or if I know someone is planning an event with photography.
Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Outdoors
Wedding and Event Photography
Kayla A.
Nov 23, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired them for my Wedding and they did an amazing job! We got a complimentary shoot before hand where we got to meet them and see how they work. They were very nice and professional! We had a blast day of and I am very happy with our choice to use them! Our pictures came out amazing!
Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Dana W.
Dec 25, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
WOW!!!!! Wow wow WOW!!!! I am BLOWN AWAY by the pictures and the gallery that was given to us. Captured by Cairns is worth every penny and then some. I never feel beautiful in pictures, but the way they photographed me has me looking at myself for the first time in awe! I’m so grateful and thankful for them, and would recommend TO EVERYONE!!! The photos were cozy and exactly what we wanted!!! Our furbaby is notoriously hard to get pictures of, but they got us so many of our senior boy who was our ring bearer!! So thankful to have these of him. Thank you again SO MUCH!!!! From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!!!! 🙏
Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
April D.
Oct 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amazingly beautiful work. They were early, worked hard to capture our event and had us the edited pictures within one week of our wedding. It was an amazing day for us and they made it better because we didn't have to worry about the photography. Highly recommend for your event!
Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Indoors
Wedding and Event Photography
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Keri Cairns
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do give a military discount with proof that you or someone that we will be photographing is a member of our armed forces!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to make sure that my customers feel as comfortable with me as possible. It’s always a bit hectic and unnerving letting someone new take photographs of us so I try to make it as laid back as possible.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am always doing workshops to brush up on my composition, posing and editing skills!
