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Jamie & Joe | An Engagement Session in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

August 17, 2017

I feel like I start out EVERY blog post by saying, "I'm so unbelievably excited to be sharing these two with you today"....

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Tyler & Kelly | A Wedding at Over The Vines in Edgerton, Wisconsin

August 15, 2017

I've been sitting here staring at a blinking cursor for a little too long. Trying to conjure up the words to adequately describe how this wedding felt....

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Joanie & Brandon | Allen Centennial Garden Engagement Session - Madison, WI

August 10, 2017

I walked away from Joanie & Brandon's session with a little extra excited pep in my step. I remember FB creeping on Joanie right after they signed contract and being SO excited....

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Bianca & Ashton | An Engagement Session at the Memorial Union Terrace in Madison, WI

August 8, 2017

I walked around the corner to big smiles and a wave. Spending the evening with Bianca & Ashton felt like such a treat....

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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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This girl gang was such an absolute JOY to work with. Aside from being beautiful they were welcoming.. Like I came into the room that morning and they felt like a cheer squad. Peppy and enthusiastic! I felt like I was a part of their clan all day (& I’m so fortunate for that). .. One of my favorite ways of getting the girls (& guys) oober close comes from a couple simple phrases. Not necessarily conventional but usually warrants a good laugh. With the ladies? Boobs to back! My personal favorite though for the gents? Nuts to butts. The boys typically find it pretty comical.. Not sure why 😉 .. Getting to stare at Chelsey & David’s wedding already has me swooning. Can’t wait to share their wedding on Tuesday! .. Canon 5D MKiii | 50mm 1.2 @f/2.2 | SS: 1/2000 | ISO: 320 How do photographers write multiple captions for multiple social media outlets after a wedding?? Seriously. Digital high fives for you because I’m currently typing this with my eyes closed 😂 .. So.. Let’s once again, mista steal yo fb caption (I’m deliriously happy, don’t judge). Chelsey & David.. Not trying to tell you how to decorate.. BUT, you best be printing this bad boy in a 16x24. This is GORGEOUS. I firmly have always believed that politics need to remain personal. It typically leads to heated discussions (rightly so) and leaves people angry and frustrated. .. But unfortunately, we're beyond that. It’s beyond politics and I can’t just sit back and not share anything. At almost a week, I’ve been consumed, with the events of last weekend. My heart heavy & confused. As I’ve tried to eloquently piece together those feelings, I found myself lacking the words. Completely & utterly speechless. .. Hate, you have no home here. .. I believe The Statue Of Liberty sums up my feelings pretty well. When you sleep in (still sick, not lazy) & thank squarespace & fb for having scheduling abilities... But instagram doesn't.. Oops! .. This beautiful rock belongs to an even more beautiful couple. We hit up a bunch of spots (that Jamie & Joe found the night before their session) surrounding their home in Milwaukee... & the best part about it? These two are a dating app success story!! What what! #linkinbio 5 years ago today I moved to Madison. 5 whole years. Where oh where has the time gone? That’s 4 different apartments. That’s countless nights downtown that ended with Ian’s Pizza. That’s oodles of walks down Lake Shore Path. That’s new friends & strengthening old friendships. But most importantly, that’s 5 years in my (still is) favorite city. Here’s to another 5, MadTown. .. PS. This window/image is from Mexico. So double tap if you wouldn’t object to a plane ride south & a margarita (I’ve been craving one for days now). IT’S HERE!! Kelly & Tyler are up on the blog today & if you’ve read any of my past insta’s about this one.. You know I’m a tad bit excited. So just do me a solid favor, & head to the blog. I know you’re going to love it. #linkinprofile .. A HUGE thank you to some amazing vendors who made their day beautiful - @archmadison @ganerationswfnp @futurememorymedia @overthevineswi @brandisbridal @fomallymodern @sugarjonesinc I know I shared this invite not too long ago (but let’s be real, you probably hardly ever view someone’s profile on this silly app) but I just love this shot so much. .. This is also your T-1 day reminder. I better find you back here at 9AM tomorrow morning.. Or eagerly hanging out refreshing the blog for this wedding to publish. I’m so unbelievably excited to be sharing Kelly & Tyler’s day with you. .. GET PUMPED!!! 👊🏻 It’s no secret that I love Milwaukee. The character & then there is the whole Lake Michigan thing.. But it also holds some of the most wonderful people. Jamie & Joe being two of them. I’m so unbelievably excited to be shooting their wedding next year. .. Be on the look out for a BEAUTIFUL week on the blog. These two coming Thursday and I’m already SO excited. I mean, could they be any more BEAUTIFUL?? (Hint: the answer is no) 😍 Yesterday was a dream & I can already tell you, the blog post is going to be HUGE. Congratulations Kelly & Tyler!!! A little sparkle & shine... Also may or may not be a "filler" image! Perfectionist problems 🙄😍 Whoa. This is going up WAY later then I intended.. I’ve been struggling with allergies (which I don’t have typically) & decided to take a benedryl last night! So let’s just say, it’s been a real slow moving morning. Update: I still have a weird reaction with drowsy medicine.. YUCK .. But beside all that, because let’s be real.. It's probably not something you cared about reading. You can tell me you came here for the pretty picture, it’s okay 😉 Meet Brandon & Joanie - They’re super cute, super in love, and I would be super honored if you took a look at their blog #linkinbio .. PS. I’m hoping that caption makes any sort of sense. My brain feels like it’s coated in a cloud 😫 .. PPS. 5dmkiii • 50mm 1.2 • f/2.5 • 1/800 • ISO 200 This little guy has been under the weather recently. Since I’m naturally a paranoid polly (to a fault, most times) I knew that a trip to the vet was needed. For those who don’t know, he randomly had a seizure in April. Ever since then, I’ve been on high alert.. Yes, I know someday when I’m a parent I’ll be a total wreck. .. Anyway, we went to vet yesterday. He’s fine 🙌🏻. Two weeks worth of antibiotics and we were out the door and on our way. I slept better last night then I have in weeks. Otter was also complimented on his behavior, weight, & heart (which is notoriously bad on bullies). Feeling super thankful today. .. The camouflage Gander mountain chair really matches my aesthetic, I know 😉 #ottothebulliebestie "So keep your ocean, I'll take the lake" - Colleen Hover It’s always weird to have a Saturday off from a wedding mid-season. You end up checking your calendar 12 times, searching the date in your email, quadruple checking that there isn’t somewhere you need to be. Most would think having the day off would be relaxing but honestly? It’s usually anxiety ridden till about 4PM when you realize a bride would have called by then.. 😂 .. Yesterday was a good one. Farmers market in the morning, engagement session in the afternoon, and cocktails with the girls at night. I danced a little too hard, had one too many Tito & Tonics but I laid in bed last night and smiled. Life is so unbelievably good. .. But… I didn’t get pizza last night, so there’s that 🙈 Packing up & leaving my favorite place today. It's always a struggle but as I get older it gets easier. Not because I don't enjoy my week but because the year goes faster. Because I know, in what will feel like a blink of an eye, I'll be right back here. • Watching the sun dip behind the water line. The faint smell of boat fuel & the iconic slam of the bathhouse door. The way the breeze whistles thru the pines & the way the water laps against the old wooden docks. • For the next 357 some-odd days, I'll lay in bed and dream of this place. 🌲 When your beautiful cousin gets engaged & you’re up in Minnesota for a week with your whole family… An engagement session HAD to happen. .. Ashley and I were in NYC for our other cousin’s wedding years ago. I was underage and trying to sneak into a roof-top club with the family after the rehearsal. Busted by the bouncers, Ashley (who was of age) decided to skip that party with me.. With our feet shoved into heels, we promptly wandered into a footlocker & bought socks. We spent the evening looking at the pretty lights & soaking in the Big Apple. .. I’m so unbelievably excited for you Ashley. I can’t wait to stand up at your wedding and celebrate you & Mike! Mary, Jacqy’s momma, requested a shot of Jacqy on the stairs with her dress cascading. When she mentioned it a slight panic washed over me because every photographer knows, that a closed staircase isn’t the most idyllic of locations. .. So when I arrived at their summer home in Egg Harbor, I about died at the site of their stair case. I could shoot here, in this light, with @jaczy in this dress (we can add you in too, @grosserjake) ALL day long. .. Their elegant and stunning (emphasis on the stunning) wedding is on the blog. I was head over heels with everything from their day. This one is going down in the books as an all-time favorite my friends. .. Canon 35mm 1/320 f/2.2 ISO 1250 .. BIG thank you to some amazing vendors from their day: @doorcountyeventplanners @romonakeveza @louboutinworld @horseshoebaygolfclub @flora_flowershop @saramillermakeup @verawanggang @whitedressmke @paperenvyusa @bluewaterkingsband @sperrytents One of the most interesting things to me about wedding season is my immune system. My mom always jokes that I’m the most consciously aware person about my body. Every tick, twinge, movement. I feel it instantly. I might be a bit of a hypochondriac though so I’m sure that doesn’t help. .. Anywho, my immune system keeps up with me all season. Granted I drink a lot of water, sleep well, work out, and rest when my body is screaming for it. I give it a lot of credit though and a good high five. So the interesting part (might not be interesting at all)? I’m off of weddings now till August 12th. I woke up this morning under the weather. It’s like my body knows I have a break & can relax a bit. So if you need me, I’ll be here chugging emergen-c and styling flat lays. .. Random Insta-caption Sunday.. Life can’t always be super riveting 🙃 I think being speechless sums up today quite accurately. Congratulations Jacqy & Jake!! I was head over heels all day 😍#caynaybride #caynayphoto Prepping and packing for a wedding weekend up in Egg Harbor, Door County. To say I'm excited is an understatement & the best part about it? It's 1 of 2 weddings in Egg Harbor this season. What are the chances?! .. What I'm most excited about though? Jacqy and Jake live in Colorado. Their adventuring is inspiring & gives me envy on a regular basis 😉 Even though we haven't met yet, I feel like I know them both. I honestly can't wait to celebrate the marriage of these two. .. Double tap if traveling is something you enjoy! Minus the packing part, I hate packing & I'm SO bad at it (aka had to steal deodorant from my second momma before Mexico 🙈)!

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

Madison, Wisconsin 53719