Check out Jonathan’s website by clicking here . . . he’s super talented and held his own during this cold, cold shoot. Sunshine is deceiving. I thought I’d be fine but my fingers truly were not functioning by the time we finished : ) Big thanks to the fantastic Megan Grandi for the chance to get my butt out in the sunshiney cold to do what I love. Happy to say my fingers have finally thawed 
My favorite shot of the day. . .
- My favorite is the black & white of Jonathan sitting on the ground dreaming. But great session all around.
- Oooh, so dapper! They're so fun - I love the jumping pictures.
- these are so fun Caitlin! Love love love them!
WHY? Because I have felt the positive effects of being given so much in the past year from my family, friends, and universe in general. I want to pay it forward and give back.
WHAT MADE YOU THINK OF THIS? Fun question. I was watching the Proposal the other day. I *love* Sandra Bullock. Undoubtedly my favorite part of this movie is that the aaadorable fluffy White Eskimo dog is named Kevin. Don’t you think it’s funny when animals are given human names? This movie got me thinking of proposals - for obvious reasons 
I love proposals. Each one is fun and unique in it’s own way . . .
. . .which brings us here I want to hear from you about couples who have a fantastic proposal story. Sweet, romantic, fun, creative, tear jerking and just downright memorable. I want it all! Tell me why they should win a free engagement shoot! You have until March 12th to submit a couple that you feel deserves it, or submit yourself if you fit the criteria too!
On March 12th I will post the TOP THREE couples and then you, the awesome readers, vote by leaving a comment. I’ll be announcing the official winners on March 15th!
The winning couple will receive:
.90 minutes with CAITLIN at a location of choice
.online proofing
.high resolution digital negatives on disc
Here are the rules:
.tell me the story!
.the nominations must be submitted via email to caosulli.photo@gmail.com
.the email must include a photo of the couple attached to the email submission - i want to see who it is you’re raving about
.the couple must be willing to allow for their story to be put up on this blog as well as the resulting photos from their engagement session
.the shoot must take place in the indianapolis area at a location of the couple’s choosing
I can’t wait to hear all of your stories!
- so fun! if only i wasn't already married... :)
- super cool. super jealous. super not engaged.
- I'd be all over this... except you ALREADY did our engagement photos...and WE LOVE THEM!!! :) Excited to see the top three!!
- thats so awesome! so happy you are doing so well.
- so fun Caitlin and I love that pic above!!!
Ma, what kind of flower is this one?
That? That’s a Johnny Jump-Up.
My grandma could name any plant, any flower and pretty much anything from a botanical index. I didn’t know her well, but I love to hear my mom talk about the times my grandma would take her out and teach her everything she knew about flowers. Of all of that knowledge packed in my mother’s brain, those are some of the gems I want to inherit most. You know? I want to learn the same things. I want to remember the Johnny Jump-Ups.
I know, I know. Gerbera daisies and baby’s breath are so beginner. But, they have SO brightened my day today.
- They may be "beginner", but I love gerbera daisies! So who sent you flowers, huh? :) They are really pretty!
- pretty on the piano!
- So pretty and cheery. Only hope spring is on its way.
- This makes me so happy. Queen Anne's Lace...I only know that because of Mom :)
I have so many photo blogs bookmarked on my computer. Too many. There’s one that I keep coming back to. . . pretty much every day.
Sarah Rhoads is a husband/wife team based out of Seattle. I discovered them about a year ago and I. Love. Them. I adore their creative vision and artistic voice. Sarah’s writing pulls me in every time - speaking of, I admire people who write well. It’s like the perfect fusion of storytelling - to be able to a convey a story with powerful words AND images. This post is merely to give them more exposure because I think they’re bomb. If you haven’t already heard of them and have a minute, stop by their blog and leave some love. Don’t hate me for getting hooked though
- Love Sarah Rhodes and freakin' really love her blog..so flippin cool...just like her!
Y U M M Y C O L O R S.
R E A D Y T O V I S I T A G A I N.
H A P P Y M O N D A Y!
- Love the collage!!! Beautiful.
- Guh...purple fence. So happy!
- So so so pretty. I feel like I can jump inside and be transported back. Wanna come?
- love this
If you know me well, you know I’m a Disney fanatic. I’ve learned from my mother. Growing up, we always had 2 trees at Chrimmy time. One that was entirely dedicated to Disney. We took family trips to Disney World every couple of years. Some of my happiest memories come from the sunshine state.
I’d never been to Disneyland before. When I found out I’d be making a trip out to California, I knew I’d want to go. Thankfully Kali was on board too
Kal - I assure you I had no say in choosing the opening still of the video when it uploaded. But, I think it’s pretty fabulous nonetheless
- Girl! That truly is the happiest place on Earth! Mostly because I was with you!!! And yes, I LURVE the the still. It conveys the whole day :) Good work! Ima watch again, and again, and again, and again....
- Now that's my kinda day. Love the Jason Mraz, love Disneyland. love it all. I'm so glad you had such a great time in Cali!
- What a blast!!! Next time the family goes to Disney World you are going Kali!!!! Can't think of anyone who deserves it more Caity (except the rest of the family). Love you XOXOXOXOXOXO
- *tear* happiest video ever!
- what fun! no better place for some awesome pics!
Let’s rewind back to Christmas…
My parents are Christmas fanatics. At the core, I think they love Christmas so much as it’s an excuse to give, give, and give some more. My mother takes pride in being one of the best gift givers in history of the universe. Truly. Every year she and my dad completely outdo themselves. A few days after Christmas, I posted a video on my blog of Christmas day with my family. If you haven’t had a chance to see it and would like to, click here. . .
. . . I temporarily lose it in the video. You know, crying and all. I warned you I’m my mother’s daughter. My mother is superwoman (and the holiday cheermeister) and managed to lock in a spot for me at a Jasmine Star Workshop. In California. I was so shocked when I received the gift. I admit, I totally geeked out. I was just honestly so touched by how truly thoughtful the gift was and still is.
Fast forward to this very minute. I’ve had a little over a day to process everything that went down at The Workshop on Tuesday. I’m overwhelmed and my heart feels like it is bursting at its seams. I learned so much and am so excited to have a group of new photographer friends that come from places near and far: Tennessee, D.C, Hawaii, Georgia, Cali and Canada to name a few. It feels so, so good to be in an industry where everyone helps each other out. To say I’m excited for the future would be an understatement.
Jodi and Matt were our models for the workshop. They were fun and easygoing Jodi’s dress was designed by the super talented Joan Shum.
G’head Jodi.
Beautiful flowers by Kristin of The Treasured Petal…
Here we are all together - and there’s Jasmine on the left!
- Oh I love your pictures. Everyone is blowing me away with their images! I wish I could have talked more with you. I really wanted to. Of all the blogstalking I did before the workshop, you were the one I wanted to get to know the most and yet somehow I didn't! It sure was a crazy day to say the least. But I hope we can be internet buddies at least! You've got a fan in me and I'll be wishing the best for you and your business!
- I am going to leave a lotta of love hear. This is beautiful and you deserve everything you work so hard for. - Proud Mama
- LOVE these!!! Such a great job!! Come back to Cali...the warm weather misses you! ;)
- Fabulous photos girl! Way to rock it out!
- Holy Moly!!! If someone asked me if this was a bridal magazine shoot, I would say, "Obvi." You are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And each of those 28 exclamations are necessary to convey your...well... awesome-ness. :)
- I love every single one of these - the light in California is amazing! I'm so proud of you, and so glad you had such an awesome experience. *loves*
- OMg these are amazing Caitlin!!! Wow I am soooo impressed!!!
- So great meeting you at the workshop. It's such a great story about your mom getting you a spot. Your pictures look great.
- awwwww so jealous!!
- Beautiful photos!! LOVE how they turned out!! Sooo great meeting you :)
- Caitlin, you're really awesome. Your photos are like candy sprinkles.
Warm hello from sunny California. Hope you all had a lovey dovey weekend spent eating way too much chocolate. XOXO, Caitlin
- love. boss. puff ball.
- Stunning & miss you!!!!
- So amazing. Have sooo so much fun today! And maybe get a little bit of a tan...because it's snowing here. xo
- Oooo girl! You make people feel as if they were there right at that moment. Good work!
- Cait - just watched the video of you and Kali - you looked like you were having a wonderful time. Thanks for bringing out the happiness in my Kali - you are a wonderful friend! Kali's mom - Terri
- great job!!
Today I leave for California. I’ve never been before and and I hear pretty nice things about Cali from time to time Namely, the weather. I joked with a buddy that I’ve had trouble packing for this trip because I feel like I’ve forgotten how to dress for warm weather. Feels like it has been forever. I had to bust out sandals. Weird. Ya know how it feels so strange to wear sandals for the first time when you haven’t worn them in MONTHS?
I have been incredibly blessed with an opportunity to attend a Jasmine Star workshop in California next Tuesday. It’s very exciting for me. Jasmine is moving mountains in the photography world: both for her talent & her character. If you haven’t seen her blog before, click here. I can’t wait to meet her and the 20 or so other photographers. I’m eager to learn as much as I can. I know it will be an awesome experience for me and I can’t wait to share more with you all about it. But that will have to come later . . .
. . . for now, I’m Cali bound.
I like posts more with pictures. I tagged along with my brother at the studio while he was recording the other day. So proud of Dave I could cry. But I won’t. Guh. . . I am so my mother.
- And this is bad?????? But you are correct. I am tremendously proud of Dave and of you too. I am so blessed.
- OHOHOH I am so jealous. Jasmine is pretty much a celebrity in the photography world...I'm looking forward to seeing pictures!
- I'm SOOO excited to meet you on Tuesday! And it's 80 degrees here today! ;)
I am so, so excited right now! Colts are playing in the superbowl today and you can just feel the excitement in the air. All around the city. Last time the Colts won the superbowl, I was a sophomore in college. I had a handful of my closest friends over to my house on Hunter in Bloomington. After the Colts won, we all ran through the streets…screaming like lunatics It’s one of my favorite memories from college.
I’m so pumped to watch the game with close friends again this year. I’ll be sportin’ jersey #85….Garçon! Yeeeeah! I made some Colts cuppycakes Nomnomnom.
Win or lose, today will be memorable for how BEAUTIFUL it is outside. The kind of beauty that is so easy to take for granted. These make me smile.
GO COLTS! Hope your day is filled to the brim-tippy-top with FUN!
- I'm right there with you. Great shots. GO COLTS!!!!!!
- fun pics! Those cupcakes look scrumptious! Rooting for your Colts tonight!
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