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What a Milestone! Caynay Photo is Celebrating 100th Wedding!

July 27, 2019

I’ve sat here for a good amount of time staring at a blank cursor. Trying to fully articulate the gratitude, joy, excitement, and pride that I feel after hitting this milestone….

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I Have a Secret | Business Post

January 23, 2019

Let’s start this off by I’m still absolutely in LOVE with my job so before I give anyone premature ventricular contractions I’m not going anywhere….

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Life Lately | Personal Post

February 6, 2018

I know I haven't done a life lately in a hot second. I used to do them consistently but as I've explained somewhere before (no idea where.. Instagram maybe?) as I've gotten older I've gotten a lot bit more private....

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Twenty Confessions of the Self Employed | Personal & Business Post

January 18, 2018

Holy macaroni, it's been exactly two years & three months since I left my teaching job. If you're new around here, I taught preschool while building my business....

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My Word For The New Year & Random Mumblings

December 28, 2017

I have been seeing a reoccurring trend across my social media this season and one that I can honestly stand behind. It was to start the New Year without a long list of resolutions....

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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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Okay.. So light & cute babies like this make me kinda sorta possibly maybe perhaps mayyyybe want to dip my toes into family sessions 😂 But like.. With an image like this how could I not?! Seriously obsessed with this little lady and her portrait session! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The D* family is up on the blog today and I'm SO dang excited about these photos. They are so dreamy & beautiful.. If I do say so myself (feel like I say that phrase a lot but it's fine). Go look mmmkay?
Hot digging dang! Keara & Dan are a total smoke show and I’m SO pumped to be sharing their spectacular wedding today on the blog. A stunning venue + an awesome bridal party + a beautiful couple + the best light = a day I definitely won’t forget! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link in bio my babes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A shoutout to some amazing vendors: Venue: @wisconsinunion Floral: @blooms_by_brandi Videographers: @olson.film Makeup Artists: @sara_marie_artistry & @eiloftmakeupstudiochicago Hair Stylist: @balayagebybillie Bakery: @craigscakeshop Invitation Suite: @alphagraphicsmiddleton Bridal Boutique: @verasbridals Rentals: @eventessentialsmadison
Oh hello there. It isn’t Friday & I’m not coming at you with some conjured up facts about myself. I just realized it’s been a hot second since my face graced this feed so hello. It’s me. Caitlin 🙋🏼‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m the owner and lead photographer around here. I’ve worked with 100+ couples and I love my job just as much now as I did at my first. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Most days you can find me at home.. chasing Denver around the house while he finds things he shouldn’t have (hair ties, pens, shampoo bottles, towels, Apple TV remote, shoes). He sure is mischievous but makes up for it in couch cuddles. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I may or may not be counting down the days till ski season & longing for the air to hurt my lungs! Okay.. that’s enough for the day. I’m binging MindHunter & need to focus.
It’s Emmett & Anne day on the blog and I’m so dang excited about it. Their intimate, classic, and relaxed day has me feeling all sorts of ways. You’re not new around here.. You know where to find it 😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ceremony & Reception: @theedgeh2o Dress Boutique: @verasbridals Sweets: @greenbushbakery
A cute baby in a basket + beautiful light? Oh my cuteness! I feel so fortunate to have this little ladies parents as some of my closest friends. Thank goodness they found me on google all those years ago 😊️
A little Sunday sparkle for your day. I’m nursing a major tension headache that just won’t let up & truth be told.. it’s because my boss is being a jerk. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s me. I’m the boss. I’m a type A perfectionist who thrives on deadlines and efficiency & while that’s great for running a business it’s also challenging for me as an individual. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I sometimes (okay a lot of times) set “goals” for myself that are unattainable or ones that make me push too hard. My perfectionist personality won’t always give me any grace & that’s hard. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So tonight I’m taking the evening for myself. Binging on tv and drawing up a nice hot bath. Hoping that my brain relaxes a bit but also, anyone know of a way I can massage my brain? Because that weirdly sounds relaxing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sunday confessionals I guess 😂
!!!!!!! 👈🏼 that's pretty much all I can muster up about yesterday. Keara & Dan, yesterday was INCREDIBLE. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: @wisconsinunion Floral: @blooms_by_brandi Videographers: @olson.film Makeup Artists: @sara_marie_artistry & @eiloftmakeupstudiochicago Hair Stylist: @balayagebybillie Bakery: @craigscakeshop Invitation Suite: @alphagraphicsmiddleton Bridal Boutique: @verasbridals Rentals: @eventessentialsmadison
Those post ceremony vibes (aka all the heart eyes)! A rooftop celebration at the @theedgeh2o for Emmett & Anne today & man was it a beauty. Can not WAIT to share more of their day this coming week! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ceremony & Reception: @theedgeh2o Dress Boutique: @verasbridals Sweets: @greenbushbakery
One of my favorite reasons for shooting during the week is the lack of people... Especially downtown! It almost felt like we had the Capitol all to ourselves and I love that! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sarah & Pat are up on the blog right now so you should totally stop working & go look! I promise I won’t tell your boss 😉

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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