Merry Christmas to all...

I watched "It's a Wonderful Life" for the first time with my family. I opened wonderful presents, slept in, ate too much, lounged in my new sweat pants, made cupcakes, and laughed. I'm pretty sure the only way this Christmas could have been any better was if it was more than just one day. I am overwhelmed with abundant blessings, and am hoping the same for you on this wonderful day. God Bless you and yours this Christmas and throughout the New Year.

Helton's

I love wonderful people. I suppose that is a given by now, but it's so true. They really make my world go 'round. And the Helton family is no exception. They are all some of the most wonderfu people I have ever met. Kristen is Ryan's sister, and I just love her and her family. More than I will ever be able to tell you. I counted down the days until Thanksgiving when I got to have this shoot. And am counting down until Christmas when I will get to see them again.















Grace.Peace.Beauty.
Caitlin

(P.S. Thanks for baring with me as I am updating my blog all at once...I am finally out of school and am transitioning to a new job, with parties to plan and attend! Busy-but what's new, right?)

Smith Family

I once mentioned here that it has been hard watching the younger siblings of my Friends grow up, and this family shoot was no exception. Cortney and I were friends from 5th grade through high school, and now she is all married and "growed up" and Whitney (her sister) has survived brain surgery and is as gorgeous and precious as ever. She has such a great attitude for all that she has been through and I was so blessed to be a part of this shoot...Doug made everyone laugh for an hour straight, it was so great!
















Grace.Peace.Beauty.
Caitlin

Landtroop Family

Have you ever known someone that can make you smile and feel better just by seeing them across the room? Ever felt a friend's hug that can relieve pounds of stress on your shoulders? That is what Jim and Cathy are to me. It never fails that their greetings of big smiles and warm hugs melt away all my bad feelings and leave me with rainbows and butterflies. Okay, maybe not rainbows and butterflies but definitely a smile and warm fuzzies in my heart. I just loved taking pictures of their family. It's always a blessing to see a wonderful family just interact with one another. Okay, Okay, I'm done....here are the pictures...











Grace.Love.Peace
Caitlin

Exciting Weekend!

God sure knew what he was doing when he gave me a heart for photography and sent me to Wayland. The two things go really well together! I had the pleasure of photographing two very awesome couples get engaged this weekend and it was a great time.

Meet my friends, Josh and Kristi. Josh and I used to work together at the Brew and he and I are like brother and sister. We are so much alike in some ways that we argue about how things should be done and will be in a deep conversation about life ad love ten seconds later. He is such a great guy, and he could not have found a better lady. Kristi is so sweet and is always sure to take my side of any argument Josh and I have, and that my friends, is perfection! :D

Josh and Kristi were throwing a "Christmas party" when we all started to make toasts. When Josh made his toast, he talked of the house they were in and how there were always friends coming in and out and how much he loved that. He then started saying how I hoped that his family could be a part of all that, and then proposed and asked Kristi to become a part of his family!

Next, meet Tim and Molly. I've never known the two separately. Tim is one of Ryan's good friends, and I have really enjoyed getting to know these two. They are one of the sweetest couples that I have ever met and I really appreciate their authenticity. Tim took Molly to a special place that the two of them shared their first dance, and where Tim told Molly he loved her....it was very sweet and an absolute joy to capture.

On another positive note, I took my last final today and am (hopefully) going to slow down for a month or so! Yay!!!

I can't wait to share my family shoots with you guys. See you tomorrow!

Grace.Peace.Beauty.

Cait

Jenna and family

I have been swamped with family sessions lately and I could not be more excited! With each session, I learn something new-and this one was no exception! Enjoy!

Grace.Peace.Beauty

Cait

Fan page Contest!

Well, I finally got with the times and creating a Beauty of You page on facebook. So....become a fan! I am trying to use social networking to really promote my business, which includes this here blog (which should start getting more action..honest) and facebook and all sorts of contests and such. I am really excited about all that is coming up, and all that I am learning. With each new client, I learn something new. So, to continue this trend I am having my first contest! Become a fan on my facebook page and write me a short reason why you are thankful this season and I will pick a winner who will receive the following:

• a free session


• $25 print credit


• a visit to the Brew for Coffee and chatting.

Ready....Break! I look forward to your stories! And because no post is complete without a picture, here is one of my faves I took recently.

Grace.Peace.Beauty.THANKS

Cait

Allen family

Family sessions are something that are relatively new to me. The families I work with are so great to let me learn, and they will never know how grateful I am for that. The Allen family were such troopers! They fought the freezing cold, and the wind-while still managing to look fabulous! I think they laughed more on this shoot than I do when I watch Forest Gump-and that is a lot of laughing! It was so much fun shooting this sweet family, I can't wait any longer to share them with you!

She said, "The best thing about having three kids, is that you always have one to protect you!" :)

Keep checking back! Soo many family sessions to come! So exciting!

Grace.Peace.Beauty.

Cait

Steven-Senior

For the first time, I feel old. I am starting to take pictures of kids that used to be the annoying sibilings of my friends and it is so hard for me to believe! Steve has grown up to such a sweet young man, and I truly can't wait to see the great things that God has for him. I was a little nervous going into this shoot because boys tend to be a little but harder than girls, but he awas amazing!

I have been so busy this semster that my shooting time has been so limited. I would get a little time every now and then, but it would only discourage me because I was simply reteaching myself everything I already knew. But, now that I have had two or three shoots a week, I am begining to get so excited. Life is so great, and I can't wait to see where this is going to take me and I can't wait to meet more great people! Thanks for being fun and encouraging Steven!

I have about 3 shoots coming up on the blog within the next week (hopefully) so keep checking in!

Grace.Peace.Beauty.
Cait