Caitlin Sullivan Photography

Hijacking Caitybug’s Blog on her 24th

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:08:14 +0000

God, 24 years old. It doesn’t seem possible. It seems like just yesterday that you lay in the warmer in the delivery room just looking all around you so quiet and alert. Your Dad called Grandma & Grandpa from the delivery room to let them know that they had another granddaughter. They brought Colin, David & Beth to meet you just 40 minutes after you were born. Colin patted your head and said, ” Hi Caitlin!” and forever became your protector. David jumped up on the railing, grabbed your hand, and called you Caitlin and took you right in stride. No biggie. Your best friend, big sis Beth, climbed on the railing of the bed, gave you a kiss and then went to the chair in the corner and sat there watching everything unfold. She didn’t call you by name for 2 full days. She’d say, “Mom, where’s THE baby?” She was not convinced. My mother took you from my arms and kissed you and told you she loved you and my Dad took you and giggled in that special way he did and declared you were so soft…What an amazing adventure it has been.

I am so grateful for your wonderful sunny and loving disposition. As a baby my favorite time with you was when you first woke up from your nap and you would come to my lap all wormby-bormby and just sit quietly and peacefully while the world came into focus. It made me slow down and take a minute. Now you come and visit me and I drop everything to spend a few minutes with you. I love to go out to lunch or shopping with you and truly enjoy just talking with you.

As the youngest of 4 children I think it was not always easy to believe in yourself in the face of your brothers and sister’s accomplishments. That is why, the day you came to me and said could I go to the bank with you to open a business bank account because you were starting a photography business I was so proud of you. Look what you have accomplished in two short years. To say I am your biggest fan is an understatement because I think that not only are you a stunning photographer but you are a great person, daughter, sister, friend…

Happy 24th!

LOVES Mom xoxoxoxoxoxo

Rachel & Tim

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:55:55 +0000

I pretty much knew from the moment Rachel saw her mom all put together for the first time on her wedding day that this day would be amazing. Rachel and her bridesmaids stood with their jaws at the floor. She went in to give her mama a big hug as she held back a few tears. Tim and Rachel are some of the nicest, most down to earth people I’ve known and had the pleasure of working with. Their friends and extended family are no different and I had so much fun meeting all kinds of people throughout the day.

Rachel & Tim - Thank you for sharing your big day with me. I can honestly say I’m a better person because of you both. Your reception was one of the most amazing I’ve seen yet…lots of people celebrating you guys I’m so happy I could be a part of that group too!

xo Caitlin

To see more of Rachel & Tim’s wedding day, click here for a slideshow!

Thank you to Micah for all of your help!

Happy weekend!

My Really Awesome Impulsive Decision

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:41:47 +0000

Where every mile is magic.

Oh Disney why must you taunt me? Seriously. I already love you enough. Only you could convince me that running 26.2 miles sounds like a FUN time.

Yes, my sister and I signed up to run the Disney marathon entirely on a whim. This means I’ll be in sunny FLA in January - one of the coldest/hardest months to live back home in Indiana. I’m okay with that! You know, because I’ll be kickin it with Mickey at the finish line

Surprise!

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:17:05 +0000

Last night I came home after a long day of photographing an amazing couple on their wedding day (love you Rachel + Tim!), and was surprised by my family and close friends who had come over for an early birthday celebration. There were balloons, streamers, bear hugs and happies everywhere. I can’t adequately say how much it means to have amazing people in my life. I’m so grateful.

My birthday isn’t until the 4th, but I got an early bday present Every girl needs some glitter in her life.

The Stevens Family: Andrea, Greg & Matthew

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:33:07 +0000

I’ve known Andrea for quite some time. I hadn’t seen her in a while but I ran into her at the Rathskellar on St. Patrick’s day. I irish danced with her for many years growing up. Ratherskellar is a big place to be on St. Patricks Day and I love to go because I always run into old dance friends who I haven’t seen in too long - like Andrea I spotted Andrea and we talked for a while. She told me about her son Matthew and ever since I’ve been so excited to photograph him. He is way, way cute …

Andrea, Greg & Matthew - Thank you for spending the evening with me and being adventurous and up for anything. If I could bottle up your cuteness and sell it, I’d be rich for real. Matthew, could you teach me muscle man face sometime? Would love to hear back from you!

xo Caitlin

Tuesday 8/24

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:17:12 +0000

* I’ve decided to try out Fantasy Football this year. Though I love watching any and all NFL games, I will admit I don’t really know much about football in general. What I do know: Peyton Manning is the man and Austin Collie is so dreamy. I’m sure to go far in this one.

* Tonight I had a shoot with an old friend and I left happy - that photography helped us cross paths again and that she is so happy with her sweet little family! Happy². Or would it be Happy³?

*Balloons make any day better.

* My amazing friend and photographer Megan Wynn has me hooked on Mumford and Sons. Check them out.

* The Switch was way better than I thought it would be. Better than The Switch? Having my sister there to see it with me. Tonight I was reminded of how happy I am to have her back in Indy. Love you B. Let’s crush on Jason Bateman and go to Tuesday night movies more often k?

Thanks to my buddy Micah for snapping this photo at Matt and Abra’s wedding. Happy Wednesday!

Aaron & Mallory

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:36:14 +0000

Sometimes I forget how beautiful Indiana is until an evening like this.

Aaron & Mallory - I said to my roommate before leaving for this shoot that I had a gut feeling - that this shoot would be so fun . Despite everything coming together at the last minute (and the horrid rush hour traffic!), something was telling me that things would come together perfectly. I want you to know that I walked away from this shoot more grateful than ever to be doing what I do. You guys rocked this thing out. Good luck in NY - don’t be strangers.

xo Caitlin

Can I Just Get My Popcorn Please?

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:41:52 +0000

He was quietly smirking as I approached the counter. I ordered my popcorn and pop.

What are you going to see?

Eat Pray Love.

This time he smirks with accusing eyes. His laugh breaks and I sense he’s judging me a little bit.

Why, could you figure as much?!

His laugh breaks once more.

After replaying this in my head after the fact, I’m fairly certain this guy had a bet going with his only coworker that night and I’m okay with that. ”I bet that girl walking up by herself is seeing Eat Pray Love. 20 bucks!” . (For the record, I shamelessly love going to movies on my own once in a while. It is so, so relaxing!)

Is it a pretty formulaic movie? Yes. Predictable? Double yes. But, I really liked it. I was mostly reminded of the importance of letting go - of expectations, fears and unnecessary baggage in your life - and simply showing up for you, first and foremost. Everything else will fall into place.

Matt & Abra

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:01:56 +0000

I’ve known Matt and Abra for a while. They went to the same grade school as I did growing up (STA Tigers heyooo!). In fact, they were in my big sister’s class. They got to see me shine all throughout my childhood years - ratty hair and all It’s pretty wild to think all those years they went to school together and now - - they’re married.

Matt & Abra - Your wedding was so you and so perfect. Thank you for having me along. I’m blessed having had the chance to work with you and I’m looking forward to keeping in touch in the future! You guys promise?! Lots of love,

xo Caitlin

Thanks to Danielle, Abra’s makeup was flaw. less.

The ring bearer stole my heart a little bit. Okay, a lot a bit.

Matt and his best man/ brother Brian..

This makes me smile

Married!

New sister in law

Matt adores Abra.

I’ll end with this because it’s my favorite moment of the day - when Matt took the microphone after everyone had spoken and said, “Alright people, it’s official. We’re now married on facebook!”

To see more of Matt & Abra’s wedding, click HERE for a slideshow!

Thank you so much to Micah Bell for all of your help!

Happy Tuesday everybody!

Midland Antiques

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:26:00 +0000

I can’t count the number of times I’ve passed it driving on 65N. I’ve always just passed it and thought that it would be an awesome place for a shoot. It’s run down with broken window panes and old brick. I never knew there was actually an enormous two stories full of antiques inside. This place is literally overflowing with amaaaazing finds. If it weren’t 1000 degrees on Saturday I could have stayed all day. I was really just tagging along with my sister to help her find a coffee table, but ended up coming home with a globe for myself. Because really, it’s been at the top of my list for a while now

But c’mon, how happy is this on my nightstand? I love it so much my heart hurts a little.

I really hope you had an amazing weekend. Thanks for stopping by to visit.

PS New favorite movie: Cocktail.