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Hope & Tyler | A Private & Natural Engagement Session in Stoughton, Wisconsin

June 18, 2018

I've always been quite transparent that working on private property is one of my favorite things. I'm not sure what it is about it but maybe it's that no one else has ever worked there before….

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Joanie & Brandon | An Iconic Madison Summer Wedding at the Memorial Union

June 12, 2018

I opened the Memorial Union doors to Joanie anxiously awaiting to see Brandon for the first time that day….

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Courtney & Scott | An Iconic Summer Engagement Session Downtown Madison, WI

June 8, 2018

I've been looking forward to sharing this session before it was even in the calendar. You can always tell a brides excitement through emails….

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Heather & Alex | Waterfront Engagement Session in Milwaukee Wisconsin

June 6, 2018

Their waterfront engagement session in Milwaukee will definitely make you want to take a boat out... & bask in the sun.. and be beautiful.. Because these two are…

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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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sittin' on the dock of the day 🎶 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's a slow Wednesday around here folks.
It's no secret that I love shooting on private properties. There is always something extra special about getting to shoot where no one else has. Hope & Tyler opted to have their engagement session (& their wedding portraits) on her parents property and I think their choice was a great one. Their early summer session is up on the blog today. Go take a look or don't. It's cool. I'll love you anyway 😉 #linkinprofile
We're tossing it back to 2016 this week. My last gram, this one, and probably the next few will be from this season. 2016 was the year that I truly felt like I rocked it. I was in love with every wedding I did that year. Like this shot of Alex & Kyndle.. I will never forget the SQUEALING that came out of my mouth during this set. ALL THE HEART EYES YOU GUYS.
I first met Hope at Danielle & Dustin's wedding. She was a bridesmaid and I remember her friendly and energetic personality. When she landed in my inbox a few months back, I was SO unbelievably excited. Her and Tyler's winter wedding is going to be so classic and beautiful. I just know it!
I sit here with your collar on my lap and my heart outside my chest. Today we said goodbye. Out in the sunshine on the most beautiful June day. You were a seat thief and always anticipated what I needed from you. You were my couch buddy, my shadow, and what I was always most excited to come home to. I was so unbelievably lucky to have you in my life, Otto. You’ll forever be a part of me and I will forever miss you. Rest easy my bug. I love you. #ottothebulliebestie
Do you remember a few months back I talked about how I finally figured out a rhythm for a social media calendar? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ THROW IT ALL OUT THE WINDOW. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm feeling dramatic today. I'm sorry for yelling at you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I decided to splurge (which is a total exaggeration) on @planoly and you guys. Best decision. My instagrams now auto publish. I work a month in advanced and I never have to worry about what I'm posting. Life changing.
Oh my goodness! Blogging gets to come easy now 🙌🏻Joanie & Brandon's iconic Madison Wisconsin wedding is up on the blog this morning and you guys.. GO LOOK. I'm obsessed but is that any surprise there? Would you just look at them? 😍 #eatdrinkandbeklemme ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A HUGE shoutout to some AMAZING vendors from today: venue: @wisconsinunion / floral design: @generationswfnp / video: @lidianaslens / hair & MOA: @alankoasalonspa / band: @bluewaterkingsband / bakery: @carlscakesmadison / invitation suite: @etsy / dress designer: @maggiesotterodesigns / dress boutique: @thesilhouetteeaston / menswear: @graifclothing / photo booth: @photo_phun_llc
Outdoor receptions will always hold a special place in my heart. Midwest summers are so unbelievably stunning so swaying below a set of twinkly lights? You can't go wrong.
Kicking off the wedding season with Joanie & Brandon was honestly such a treat. I've been anxiously awaiting this day since their engagement session. A couple so contagiously joyful, full of love, and honestly one of the most wonderful people I've met. Congratulations to this beautiful couple. I can't WAIT to share more from their day! #eatdrinkandbeklemme ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A HUGE shoutout to some AMAZING vendors from today: venue: @wisconsinunion / floral design: @generationswfnp / video: @lidianaslens / hair & MOA: @alankoasalonspa / band: @bluewaterkingsband / bakery: @carlscakesmadison / invitation suite: @etsy / dress designer: @maggiesotterodesigns / dress boutique: @thesilhouetteeaston / menswear: @graifclothing / photo booth: @photo_phun_llc

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sittin' on the dock of the day 🎶 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's a slow Wednesday around here folks. It's no secret that I love shooting on private properties. There is always something extra special about getting to shoot where no one else has. Hope & Tyler opted to have their engagement session (& their wedding portraits) on her parents property and I think their choice was a great one. Their early summer session is up on the blog today. Go take a look or don't. It's cool. I'll love you anyway 😉 #linkinprofile We're tossing it back to 2016 this week. My last gram, this one, and probably the next few will be from this season. 2016 was the year that I truly felt like I rocked it. I was in love with every wedding I did that year. Like this shot of Alex & Kyndle.. I will never forget the SQUEALING that came out of my mouth during this set. ALL THE HEART EYES YOU GUYS. I first met Hope at Danielle & Dustin's wedding. She was a bridesmaid and I remember her friendly and energetic personality. When she landed in my inbox a few months back, I was SO unbelievably excited. Her and Tyler's winter wedding is going to be so classic and beautiful. I just know it! I sit here with your collar on my lap and my heart outside my chest. Today we said goodbye. Out in the sunshine on the most beautiful June day. You were a seat thief and always anticipated what I needed from you. You were my couch buddy, my shadow, and what I was always most excited to come home to. I was so unbelievably lucky to have you in my life, Otto. You’ll forever be a part of me and I will forever miss you. Rest easy my bug. I love you. #ottothebulliebestie Do you remember a few months back I talked about how I finally figured out a rhythm for a social media calendar? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ THROW IT ALL OUT THE WINDOW. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm feeling dramatic today. I'm sorry for yelling at you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I decided to splurge (which is a total exaggeration) on @planoly and you guys. Best decision. My instagrams now auto publish. I work a month in advanced and I never have to worry about what I'm posting. Life changing. Oh my goodness! Blogging gets to come easy now 🙌🏻Joanie & Brandon's iconic Madison Wisconsin wedding is up on the blog this morning and you guys.. GO LOOK. I'm obsessed but is that any surprise there? Would you just look at them? 😍 #eatdrinkandbeklemme ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A HUGE shoutout to some AMAZING vendors from today: venue: @wisconsinunion / floral design: @generationswfnp / video: @lidianaslens / hair & MOA: @alankoasalonspa / band: @bluewaterkingsband / bakery: @carlscakesmadison / invitation suite: @etsy / dress designer: @maggiesotterodesigns / dress boutique: @thesilhouetteeaston / menswear: @graifclothing / photo booth: @photo_phun_llc Outdoor receptions will always hold a special place in my heart. Midwest summers are so unbelievably stunning so swaying below a set of twinkly lights? You can't go wrong. Kicking off the wedding season with Joanie & Brandon was honestly such a treat. I've been anxiously awaiting this day since their engagement session. A couple so contagiously joyful, full of love, and honestly one of the most wonderful people I've met. Congratulations to this beautiful couple. I can't WAIT to share more from their day! #eatdrinkandbeklemme ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A HUGE shoutout to some AMAZING vendors from today: venue: @wisconsinunion / floral design: @generationswfnp / video: @lidianaslens / hair & MOA: @alankoasalonspa / band: @bluewaterkingsband / bakery: @carlscakesmadison / invitation suite: @etsy / dress designer: @maggiesotterodesigns / dress boutique: @thesilhouetteeaston / menswear: @graifclothing / photo booth: @photo_phun_llc I feel like I'm on Instagram fire 🔥this week and honestly, I'm not even upset about it. It's been so unbelievably wonderful to spend so much time behind the camera.. & we're only getting started. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You met Courtney & Scott on Tuesday and their full fledge awesomeness of a blog post is coming at you today. She's a real beaut. Go take a look 😍 #linkinprofile It's a short 3 days till my first wedding of the 2018 season. This is when the butterflies kick in and my dreams consist of me forgetting lenses, loosing the bride/groom, or waiting to shoot portraits AFTER the sun goes down. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're a bride, chances are you're having nightmares about bad things happening on your wedding day. So just know you're not alone.. Your vendors are experiencing the same sleepless nights ;) Heather came to me in an email a few weeks back asking if we could go out on a boat for some of their engagement shots. Uh, I had to calm myself down before responded because it looked a lot like this initially YES!!!!! 💃🏼☀️🙌🏻!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Their engagement session is up on the blog today and if you love Milwaukee (who doesn't) & boats (again, who doesn't) then their session is for you! YAY! I feel like Courtney and I have been friends for years. Her excitement about marrying Scott is honestly one of my absolute favorite things about her. So when we FINALLY got to shoot their engagement session tonight it was like hanging with old friends. This wedding? Oh man. It's going to be a joyful love filled PARTY & I can't wait. I know I've shared this image before but as I was content planning, I just had to share it again. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I mean, can you blame me?! 😍 Heather & Alex are the kick off to a VERY busy next couple of weeks and honestly, I'm so dang excited. This off season has been quite amazing but honestly, let's put a dang camera in my hands! Getting to shoot portraits on Lake Michigan at golden hour? I’m dead 😍 Walking out of May like ☝🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ IT'S WEDDING SEASON KICK OFF MONTH YOU GUYS. Oval engagement rings and white flowers. The perfect image to stare at while denying that rent is due tomorrow 😂 Tuesday’s by the water 🌊☀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which isn't what I'm doing at all & honestly you can hardly see the water in this image.. BUT it's all I had so I'm rolling with it. Because dip kisses in a field are ALWAYS a good idea. Always. Gazing into the weekend like ☝🏻😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Friday my beautiful friends!

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

Madison, Wisconsin 53719