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Janelle & Andrew | A Classic Summer Engagement Session at Indian Lake County Park

July 13, 2019

Janelle & Andrew (& me of course) had the most PERFECT weather on Wednesday….

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Chad & Avery | A Romantic Countryside Wedding at Vintage Field's Farmin' Betty's

July 3, 2019

I think it’s safe to say that I want to shoot another wedding at Vintage Field’s Farmin’ Betty’s…

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Molly & Andrew | A Pope Farm Conservancy Engagement Session in Madison Wisconsin

July 1, 2019

I sent Molly a confirmation email the morning of our session together.. In that confirmation email included the days weather forecast…

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Chris & Brittany | A Stunning Country Club Wedding at Evergreen Country Club

June 26, 2019

Truth be told, I’m not sure I’ve EVER seen a couple laugh and smile as much as Brittany & Chris do….

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Blaise & Kelli | A Classic Summer Solstice Wedding at Over The Vines in Edgerton, Wisconsin

June 25, 2019

Getting to photograph Kelli & Blaise’s day was SO dang fun. A bridal party that was full of energy, joy, and humor & most importantly, a couple that radiates love & happiness….

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hi. I’m caitlin!

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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It's Monday & I've been bombarded with a bunch of new music that I want to share with you. You're probably all like, "another one?!" but truth be told, ya girl is running out of content. Don't worry though, weddings start again this weekend and I'm just as excited as you are. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 01. Other Girl by Filmore (not a huge modern country fan but this one screams a summer evening drive) 02. I'm Not Alright by Loud Luxury & Bryce Vine 03. South of the Border by Ed Sheeran 04. Put it All On Me by Ed Sheeran (new album can't you tell) 05. Weather by Tycho (a love a good instrumental) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's to a week of happy ears my friends 🎵
Our evening together was the epitome of the perfect summer night. Low 80s with a beautiful setting sun and gentle breeze. The kind of night that made you want to live in that moment for forever. Janelle & Andrew's engagement session is up on the blog today and I can't wait for you to meet them. Head to the link in my profile to check it out!
when you’re on week 2 of no weddings in the middle of busy season... #itsdenverdood
I knew the SECOND I clicked the shutter that this bad boy was going to be a favorite. Janelle & Andrew can definitely attest for my excitement. Tonight was SO dreamy. The perfect weather with an evening more perfect couple. Can’t wait to share more ♥️
✨Wedding Tip Wednesday ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was shooting a wedding (duh) earlier this season and the bride was talking about how she didn't want the first shared image of her wedding being some grainy somewhat blurry cellphone shot. I mean, I wanted to hug her right then and there because I completely agree. Not just from a photographer standpoint but a "did I really make thaaat face" female. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So here is my tip friends.. Prior to the wedding, change your facebook settings so that you have to approve everything that goes on your timeline first. That way you can control which image you want to be the "we're married!" post! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Settings timeline & tagging Review = ON ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This post may make me sound like a control freak but I'm not mad about it 😉
I've got a late music Monday to share with you all. This month I'm scaling back on social media posts. I've been pretty active on Instagram for a while now and I just need a little break. You likely won't even notice but still felt like sharing! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 01. Summertime in Paris by Jaden 02. Time Won't Go Slowly by Snow Patrol 03. Good Things Fall Apart by Illenium & Jon Bellion 04. Magic in the Hamptons by Social House ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank goodness for the "Best of the Week" playlist that Apple puts out every week! What is your go-to playlist? If it’s public. Please share.
A big ol' happy dance happy dance happening right now because Avery & Chad's wedding day is........ (👈🏼that's the digital version of a drum roll) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ON 🎉THE 😍BLOG 🔥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I mean that's quite the exclamation but it's true & I'm pretty damn (sorry kids) excited about it. You know where to find it but in case it's your first day here on earth you go to the link in my profile 😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A HUGE shoutout to some AMAZING vendors: Ceremony: @springbrookweddings | Reception: @farminbettys | Floral Design: @briarloft | Hair & Makeup: @anaalasalonaveda | Bakery: @bloombakeshop | Dress Boutique: @missrubyboutique | Rentals: @alacraterentals & @velvet_rentals | Bridal Shoes: @bellabelleshoes
These flowers though 😍 I seriously can not wait to share Chad & Avery’s wedding on the blog tomorrow! I mean, @briarloft knocked it out of the park 💐
I’m doing a little happy dance in my chair that Andrew and Molly’s engagement session is on the blog today! Our sun soaked time together was so unbelievably fun & I can not WAIT for their wedding. Head to the blog to see their session ♥️

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Okay okay okay. Who is this dog and where did my puppy go?! Almost 13 weeks old & pushing 20 pounds. He also put all his toys that look like food in the kitchen. Prodigy? I think yes. .. But also eats pebbles. So it’s a toss up 🤷🏼‍♀️ .. #itsdenverdood Those nosearooskie snugs.. Caynay Couples ALWAYS powering through even when it's feeding time for the mosquitos and it's hot 👊🏻 Because it's totally normal to stand nose-to-nose in a field. You do that all the time right? Right 😍 This morning I posted Libby's bouquet in all it's vibrant glory but honestly, I just HAD to share this one too. Her & Scott's wedding is up on the blog today and it's a real BEAUTY. #libbyandlutomadinlove ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Huge shoutout to some AMAZING vendors: @overturecenter | @daffodilparker | @vitalimagestudios | @eventessentialsmadison | @verawanggang | @styleonsite | @gigiscupcakes.madison | @scriptedreverie | @signsbyandrea This beautiful bouquet only means ONE thing. Libby & Scott's wedding day is up on the blog (!!!!!) It's full of elegance, timelessness, and joy. Such a DREAM of a day. Head to the link in my profile to take a look! #libbyandlutomadinlove ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Huge shoutout to some AMAZING vendors: @overturecenter | @daffodilparker | @vitalimagestudios | @eventessentialsmadison | @verawanggang | @styleonsite | @gigiscupcakes.madison | @scriptedreverie | @signsbyandrea Sup ma. Just chillin’ 🐶 This was taken a couple of weeks ago now. He’s pretty much doubled in size 😭 #itsdenverdood It took me a solid 15 minutes to figure out which sneak image to share. Truth be told, I’m OBSESSED with about 20 images at just a quick glance. I’m going to warn you all now, their blog post will likely be massive. I think I’m okay with that 😍 #libbyandlutomadinlove Those bridal details though 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let's do a Music Monday (on Tuesday because I’m a hot mess) shall we?!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 01. She by Dave Matthews Band 02. A Little More by Alessia Cara 03. Eastside by Benny Blanco 04. Aftergold by Big Wild ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are you currently listening to?! Leave it down below! Sarah & Ted are two people who I’m SO fortunate to get to work with. Their joyful, love-filled, relaxed personalities are exactly why I love my job. Their engagement session is up on the blog today! ♥️ I love summer, as much as the next person. But this humid hotness? Not a fan 🙅🏼‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Its making me wish for a cold winters day ⛄️ I’ll be honest, the last month without Otto has been really damn hard. 30 days ago today I lost my best bud and honestly, it hurts just as much today as it did then. In some ways it feels like ages ago but in others, the pain is still so unbelievably real. .. Maybe it’s because it happened so quickly and so unexpectedly. If I would have known that our walk that morning would have been our last, I would have done anything to keep him here with me. .. Then I feel guilty. SO guilty. I have this beautiful new baby who I adore. Who helps patch the hole in my heart so how could I be so sad? How can I sit here and feel immense pain when I have Denver to love? .. Grief is an emotion I’m still learning to navigate. It’s sneaky, forceful, and flooding. .. If you’re still reading, thank you. I try to keep my corner of the internet pretty happy-go-lucky but writing is SO therapeutic to me. I know I’m a pretty private gal, but I appreciate you listening ♥️ #ottothebulliebestie Photographing couples who completely adore each other is one of my  favorite things about this job. Sarah & Ted are two people who truly share something special. The way they cuddle in. The way they look at each other. Our night together was nothing short of magical & I can’t wait to share more!! They met at Winona University in Minnesota. Set between two lakes and the Mississippi is where their love story started. Emily and Craig's engagement session on those same bluffs is on the blog today. Go check them out will ya ;) Oh my goodness. Yesterday evening was such a dream. I mean, would you look at that couple & backdrop?! I may have sang the Jurassic Park theme song a few times but I was DEFINITELY doing a happy dance over this light 😍 I just can't decide what I love more. These leafy relaxed bouquets or that color bridesmaid dress. All the heart eyes for this shot. I'm going to apologize now for the amount of times Jamie & Joe's wedding will be on the gram ;) When I first started shooting weddings there was things that I didn't think were necessary. Some of the things that I didn't, I'm too embarrassed to admit BUT one thing that I quickly realized was invaluable? Wedding Planners & Day-Of Coordinators. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Enter @cherrybevents. Sarah and Andrea are amazing at what they do and bring such an energy and joy to their work. It was SO fun getting to work with them a couple of weeks ago. The shot above if their creation 😍 Be sure to check them out if you're in the market for magic makers Oh my goodness. Saturday was a dreamy, love-filled, joyful, rustic, elegant, SPECTACULAR wedding. I'm so unbelievably excited to be sharing Jamie & Joe's wedding. Head to the link in my profile to see their day. You definitely will be filled with all the heart eyes on this one! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Vendor Team: venue: @cupolabarn | floral: @sagefloralllc | video: stillnmotionpictures | makeup: jenniferjanssenmua | hair: beautyondemandmke | dj: mke_sound | dress designers (bride's mama!): @mmfillinger UM, YES. That's all I've got today folks 🤤 This little guy did almost all of picnic point today. He splashed through the puddles, was pet by strangers, & I’m pretty sure some lady thought he was a cat... .. She most definitely thought he was a cat 🙈 .. Happy Sunday!! Spending the day with Jamie & Joe? Oofta. I'm speechless. It was a love-filled day & I can’t WAIT to share more from their beautiful wedding. #becomingtheblanks18

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

Madison, Wisconsin 53719