WHY

I believe in life. I believe in its ups and downs - its triumphs and its tragedies. I believe in loving fully and unequivocally. I believe in choosing to be compassionate. I believe in laughing through the hard times. I believe in new beginnings. I believe in seeing the glass half full. I believe in forgiveness and humility. I believe in laughing too loud. I believe in getting uncomfortable to experience growth. I believe in family. I believe in crying - in public, at the movies, and on the phone with a best friend. I believe in people - that every person, in his own unique way, is a true inspiration.

Why I’m a photographer is infinitely more important than what I create as a photographer. Being a photographer is a manifestation of my beliefs.  It is my creative outlet - my way of showing others just how inspiring an individual, a family, and a couple in love can be. There is an honesty in photography that I literally crave. Photography doesn’t question anyone or anything. It is entirely impartial.  Images speak for themselves. In the end, I want to be remembered for me, for my WHY.

I feel blessed that photography happened to me. I say happened because bam! . . I started my own business and my life was instantaneously sweeter because of it. It isn’t always a walk in the park. It is definitely challenging at times but I wouldn’t have it any other way. My business and the people I’ve met because of it are constantly shining a light on the person I aspire to be. In truth, it often feels like the people I photograph are doing more for me than I will ever be able to do for them. . .

. . . nevertheless, I’m so thankful for everyone who supports me on my journey. Every person who comments, who follows my blog, who tells others about my photography, who smiles and laughs with me - you truly have no idea how much it means to me.

<3 Caitlin