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Tony & Sarah | A Stunning Summer Wedding in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin

June 20, 2017

When it comes to Sarah and Tony I'm left a little speechless. I always am blown away with the laid back, love filled, energy my couples ooze. Sarah & Tony are no exception......

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Russell & Rose | A Monona Terrace Wedding in Madison, Wisconsin

June 15, 2017

In the moments after their first look they chatted, hugged, and genuinely soaked up their day. Why did I find this moment so magical?....

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Brandon & Carrie | A Stunning Summer Wedding in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

June 13, 2017

I mean, does it get any more movie-esque then that? Nope. It doesn't. This same love, the one that fills your heart has been every interaction I've had with Carrie...

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Connor & Kayla | A Classic Catholic Wedding at Holy Cross & High Cliff

June 7, 2017

These two have a love full of tenderness. They wanted to say traditional vows within the church walls. Keeping close to their faith... BUT they wanted to write their own vows....

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I like exclamation points, sleeping for more then 10 hours, and doughnuts! I specialize in natural light wedding and engagement photography that's full of light, color, and vibrance! I love being with my couples for every step to I do. So grab a cup of coffee (or my favorite, peach tea!) and take a look around. 

I am based out of lovely Madison, Wisconsin. I do love airplanes & my car (hello singing session!) so I am available for travel! 
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If you're self employed, have friends who are also self employed (or firefighters who have weird schedules). Spent the day on Lake Mendota and it honestly was amazing. A good day full of sunshine, beers, and puppies! .. So excited for tomorrow's wedding even though I will slightly resemble a garbage panda all day. 🐼😎😂 I always get extra excited for weddings on private properties. I'm not sure why but there is just something so welcoming & extra romantic about them. Sarah & Tony's wedding day was no exception. .. But as I said on the blog, I'm going to stop talking because honestly? I just want you to look at the images. I'm pretty dang excited about them. My favorite part though? HER DRESS. I about died when I showed up that morning. Completely obsessed. .. @canonusa | 50mm 1.2 / SS: 1600 / f/2.2 / ISO 125 #sarahtoninlove #linkinbio Nothing like starting your Monday with a phone call to the bank for fraudulent charges. Man, why do people have to stink sometimes? .. One of my favorite tricks for editing ring shots. If you’re working in Lightroom brush the ring, drop the exposure a smidge, & de-saturate Is it poor business practices to steal your own caption from #sarahtoninlove’s FB sneak!? Even if it is, I’m doing it anyway 😂 .. Insert one million heart eyed emojis riiiiight here 😍 .. Today had me oo-ing and ah-ing all over the place & guess what? I’m totally okay with it. Their session happened in Milwaukee on a super hot summer day. It was hands down some of the most beautiful light I have worked it. Resulting it being one my most favorite engagement sessions. .. The sun is out today folks & getting these two back in front of my camera in Stevens Point, WI sounds like a great idea. .. Man, I feel so dang lucky getting to travel all over the state (& to a different country) this season. Crazy town! Have a fabulous weekend my friends!! This guy is the real MVP. I don't know many dogs who are down with sleeping 10 hours at night. Whose cardio goal is 15 minutes (with sometimes a pit stop lay down sesh half way thru) every three days. Whose okay when I'm gone for 10 hours on a Saturday or having to go stay at my parents house (or in this case, a camper) for a weekend. .. I feel lucky to have this guy as my roommate. He doesn't pull his weight around here much (like wash your water bowl sometimes, dude) & he seagulls my food.. But he currently smells like a lavender field (bath day) so he can stay. 😍 .. I can be weird, I get it. 😂#ottothebulliebestie Wowee! It's been a tad bit quiet around here. When life gets busy my social media presence dips a little (okay, a lot). In all honesty though, I feel like I type a variation of that sentence out every 3 weeks! & truth be told, if it wasn't for my business I wouldn't be on social media at all 🙈 #confession .. Another random fact? Did you know that I shoot boudoir? & that it is one of my favorite things to do right now? Which sounds semi-weird since it's a "half nakey in your undies" session. But there is just something so unbelievably fun about a good window, girly lingerie, and a white back drop. We keep it Classy (with a Capitol C) up in here! Add wine & music to it? Definitely a party. .. What is something you love doing that not everyone knows? Yesterday left me with all the feels. All for these two. Celebrating their love had me filled with excitement, tears, goose bumps, and a love-filled heart. These two are the real deal. Their love is SO SO SO Good. .. & because their hashtag needs it’s own line. It’s that good. .. #pfannytakesthejohnson 😂 Want to freak out a photographer real quick? .. Hide an external hard drive. It’s that easy. .. Was working on a little project and my first tip was I couldn’t find my oldddd head shots. Thought hmph, that’s funny. Continued working. Fast forward 15 minutes and I needed a specific photo from a 2016 wedding.. Strange, why can’t I find ANY of my weddings from February 2016-October 2016. ENSUE PANIC MODE. Like body sweats, gonna barf panic mode (I do have everything backed up on a cloud, but still). .. On the phone with my mom going through the Amazon account purchases, explicits were dropped, I swore I had one more hard drive. .. Panic mode elevates. Holy macaroni. .. I continue to look everywhere. Pulling everything out of my file cabinet thingy, pulling everything out of my safe. Can’t find it anywhere. .. The tears were building you guys. Trying to distract myself from jumping off my balcony and I pick up an invite on my desk… .. There she was. OH my lanta. #hotmessexpress There is an image of me and my godmother (similar to this one) from when I was a child. I remember thinking she looked like a princess that day. She lifted her veil, I scooted under, & we had a moment. It’s as magical to me now as it was then & I still think she looked like a princess. .. This image holds that same kind of magic to me & Kayla most definitely looks like a princess. A day full of light (oh the light!), tender moments (like how Connor gave Kayla different letters to open throughout her morning), and a sweet, sweet reaction from Connor as she came down the aisle. .. Kayla & Connor (#medberymoments) is on the blog today & friends, I love this one. #linkinbio #Repost @maisonmeredith (@get_repost) ・・・ It's time for this month's #tuesdaystogether gathering for our local @tuesdaystogethermadison group! We are just ONE WEEK away!!! If you're a creative business owner (or aspiring creative business owner!) here in Madison and you believe in #communityovercompetition — that TOGETHER we can grow and lift one another in our businesses — then this meet-up is for you! Come join us at the Synergy Coworking Space (on Old Middleton Rd!) from 7-9 PM on Tuesday, June 13th! John Kuehl of @hankr_food_madison will be leading our discussion on SEO and keywords, giving you practical tips that you can take home and apply to your business right away!! We can't wait! Be sure to PM me if you have any questions!! #risingtidesociety Truth be told, I look nothing like this today. It’s a hair up, no makeup, sports bra, big PJ day today. Wedding season is a tad bit overwhelming the first few weeks. Remembering all your systems, getting those ducks in a row. It’s like riding a bike but I’m still currently rocking training wheels. .. Anyway, I realized my face hadn’t awkwardly graced this feed in a bit and since I’m so hands on with my business, you should probably see my face every so often (or at least that’s what the gurus suggest 😉). .. I’m Caitlin. I’m on a country music kick. There is just something about sunshine & summertime that brings it out. Most days you’ll find me in the kitchen, trying to find food. Wishing I was wealthy enough to hire a chef. I look forward to lunch while I’m eating breakfast & craving a donut is a daily struggle. .. Is it time to eat again, yet? 😂🙈 A sun-soaked Saturday when the radar said differently up until that morning? I’ll take it. Spending the day with Kayla & her ladies (Well, Connor & his dudes too) was seriously such a treat. I love a supportive & fun bridal party. These people? They’re just that. .. Double tap if you’re loving this shade of blue on the bridesmaids as much as I am! 😍 Having one of those "I can't believe I do this" moments. I can't believe I get to photograph one of the most important days in a couples life. .. I've been looking forward to Danielle and Dustin's wedding day from our first meeting. As I walked out of our consult, with this fingers crossed, hopeful that they would book me. I continued to look forward to their day after their engagement session. These two just have a radiance (on & off camera) that makes them contagiously joyful & oh so fun to photograph. .. Their wedding at The Oaks is up on the blog today. Ya know, in case you want to look at it 😉 #olerouting Hope your Wednesday isn't acting too much like a Tuesday 😉 .. It's been a while since I shared a few of my favorite songs. Being the self-acclaimed music enthusiast I am.. I've got a few goodies that'll probably make your ears happy. .. 1️⃣ "26" by Paramore (the whole album actually). 2️⃣ "Saw You In A Dream" by The Japanese House. 3️⃣ "Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby" by Cigarettes After Sex. 4️⃣ "Love In A Bar" by Ryan Hurd. 5️⃣ "Break My Heart" by Hey Violet. .. What are you currently listening to? I listen to pretty much anything so leave it below! 👇🏼 Summing up this couple, their families, this adventure was unbelievably difficult. When people asked me about this wedding, I always explained that I couldn’t have DREAMED up a better couple to do this with. .. Turns out, they aren’t the only warm hearted, welcoming, so compassionate people in their circle. EVERYONE that attended their wedding was amazing. .. Celebrating their love in Riviera Maya, Mexico was an absolute dream come true. Ercan & Stacy’s wedding is up on the blog today. If you like palm trees, sunshine, and the ocean this one is for you. #linkinbio Holy macaroni you guys. 1) I miss @purebarremadhil. I didn't realize quite how much it helped me bounce back on post-wedding days. 2 weeks off means the struggle is real today 😴 2) it's 11am and I'm already counting down the minutes till lunch.. ps. I had breakfast at 10:45 🙈 3) this ring is SPARKLE CITY & I'm in lurvvvvvv. #olerouting .. Hope you all have a fabulous Sunday. Take a minute to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our free freedom. We owe them everything 🇺🇸 .. What are your plans for today? Dare I say it'll be nice all day in Madison?! The sun is actually shining for the second day in a row! Yippee! This whole hanging floral trend? Yeah. I dig it 👊🏻 #olerouting The last week is hard to sum up in words. These two, their families, & their friends are some of the most welcoming & wonderful people out there. I was so unbelievably blessed to have been a part of their circle for the week. .. I'm finally getting to look at the images (long story: MacBook fried the day of the wedding 😢) & let me tell you. They are BEAUTIFUL. I can't wait to have them up on the blog! .. Now let me go smother myself in lotion because post-burned skin isn't the best 😂 I've essentially been humming the Pina Colada song since I got off the plane... 🍹🌺🌴👌🏻

Caynay Photo, LLC is a wedding & engagement photographer in Madison WI

Madison, Wisconsin 53719