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I Heart Faces | Furry Faces

December 12, 2011
Not only does I heart faces have fix it friday's but also weekly photo challenges. This week is furry faces so I couldn't help but enter this photo. I'm sure it's been posted on this blog somewhere before but it's one of my favorites! 


Please visit iheartfaces for more furry faces submissions

I will also be sharing more of Emilee & Dustin's session this week! :)


Tags I Heart Faces, business, photography
← Feeling a Little Design(ee) Today | PinspirationDustin & Emilee →
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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! 

i N S T A G R A M

Today 👏🏻 is 👏🏻 the 👏🏻 day! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What day is it?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s Rebecca & Tyler day on the blog and I’m so dang excited for you to see it. So hop to it. Head to the link in my profile to Ooo & ahh over their awesomeness! #giesedoesit ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: Union South (@wisconsinunion) | Floral Design: @heatherhillfloral | Hair & Makeup: @be_inspired_salon | DJ: @clvnp | Dessert: @craigscakeshop | Invitation Suite: via @etsy | Dress Designer: @missstellayork | Dress Boutique: @brandisbridal
T-Minus 10 hours till Rebecca & Tyler's wedding is up. I needed to break up my feed ever-so-slightly so that their faces weren't stacked on the profile view. Just a little Type-A if you haven't gathered that already! But here are some pretty blooms to distract you so you don't think I'm a total weirdo! 😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💐: @heatherhillfloral
Oftentimes after a bride slips into her beautiful gown I hear this little phrase.. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Omg. How am I supposed to pee in this thing?!" 🙈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This may be a weird topic to be instagramming about but I figured I'd share a little hack that I picked up somewhere early in my career. Pee backwards on the toilet. You're probably all like, "whatchu talking about willis?" but I'm serious. Lift the front of your dress (train behind if you have one) and sit facing the wall that the toilet is on. That way your dress naturally rests on the ground & you only have to hold up the front. Wa-La! A little unconventional but a sure fire way to protect that dress of yours!
Yesterday I saw TWO #caynaybrides out in the wild. A 2015er and a 2019er! Made me feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside. It is without fail that every day I feel so unbelievably full of gratitude that I get to do what I do! That's all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PS. How unbelievably beautiful are Rebecca's earrings?! I seriously can not WAIT to share their wedding on Wednesday!
Yesterday was absolutely breathtaking. Rebecca & Tyler you make one beautiful bride & groom. Getting to celebrate with you two yesterday was truly a honor! Congratulations you cuties! ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: Union South (@wisconsinunion) | Floral Design: @heatherhillfloral | Hair & Makeup: @be_inspired_salon | DJ: @clvnp | Dessert: @craigscakeshop | Invitation Suite: via @etsy | Dress Designer: @missstellayork | Dress Boutique: @brandisbridal
There is one thing that I really try to do during wedding season. It's something that I can't change. Can't control & try my hardest to not stress or look at constantly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ & that's the weather forecast. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Truth be told, typically the first time I take a look is the night before a wedding. I found early on in my career that it was something that no matter how much I fretted over it, it was still going to be a beautiful day no matter what. I know it's easier said then done (especially as a bride) but I REALLY encourage you to not look. As you know, Wisconsin weather (well, all weather) is completely unpredictable and it's never set in stone. Your day will be stunning no matter what! Promise.
A split second of snuggles with my buddy 🥰 #itsdenverdood
Does it get any more regal than this?! Abby decided to surprise Ben on their wedding day with a Rolls Royce. The look on his face was absolutely priceless! The joy and laughter these two share is completely unmatched. Head to the blog to see their spectacular wedding! (& make sure you swipe right so see a preview!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Reception Venue: @oconomowoclakeclub | Hair & Makeup Stylists: @style.by.r | DJ: @soundbydesign | Dessert: @babcock_dairy | Invitation Suite: @minted | Dress Designer: @robertbullockbride | Bridal Boutique: @missrubyboutique
It's safe to say that I am counting down the minutes until tomorrows blog post is live! You're going to LOVE Abby & Ben's big day! I just know it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But like, how stinking GORGEOUS is this wedding set?!

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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