Author: Caitlin

Appleton Maternity Photography

Clemens Family

Tis the season for babies! Maternity sessions are winning the race here at Caitlin Claire Studio (I’m really not counting though) and I couldn’t be happier! This sweet family already welcomed their newest addition but I’m not letting that stop me from sharing this session at all!

We met in early March and I’ve never been more excited to have a studio to work in for photos. Being able to photograph families in a comfortable setting all year long is priceless to me. A big goal of mine during each session is to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and that usually starts with our location. Now I can curate the perfect space for my clients! Although, I’m currently touching up a few corners of storage space so boxes and equipment that would normally be put away are out for the world to see. So don’t look quite yet – HA!

In all seriousness, I chatted quite a bit about this space since moving in, and how blessed I am to call it mine. It changes the nature of my business and the quality of experience I can offer my client which I am thankful for every day. And I’m sure families with warm noses in March are also thankful!

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Appleton Pet Photographer

Louis V || Puppy Cake Smash

One year old is BIG deal, puppy or human, right?! I think so! When Lauren of The Flower Mill asked about photos for Louis and his first birthday I of course said YES! She brought along a beautiful cake made just for him from Whisk & Arrow, one of my favorite neighbors here on Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton.

I love a simple smash session because you never know if the one year old will dig in and go for it, or just bark at the cake when it tips over… ha!

Happy Birthday buddy! Hope you’re still enjoying all the kisses from mom and the sweet chain from dad.

Cake || Whisk & Arrow

Florals || The Flower Mill

Chain || French Bullevard

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Mother’s Day 2019

Mom’s Deserve the World

Not a single person I know would say otherwise. Well, maybe a few, but this note isn’t for them. HA! Or maybe it is, because they celebrate their Dad on Mother’s Day, like I celebrate my mom on Father’s Day. Let me start this over…

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Parents (and Parent Figures [just to cover all my bases])Deserve the World

Celebrating them on a daily basis is easily overlooked. Just like drinking enough water or getting the recommended 30 minutes of elevated heart rate can be. I’m here to help remind you, and help you celebrate… with photography!

If you’re still not quite sure what to get your Mom or celebrated parent figure for Mother’s Day this year, may I suggest a family photography session?

This session can be for a new mom, an experienced mom, a grandma… Plan for just your immediate family or the whole she-bang! We will photograph your whole group together and all the breakdowns too, no need to plan for separate days to photograph everyone. Buy your session today and plan for a day later this summer or even fall. But don’t wait too long to pick those dates, the calendar stops for no one!

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Wisconsin Family Photographer

The Cebulski Family

The Cebulskis are the first family I think about when someone talks about community work and involvement. And I think it’s safe to say if you live in the Fox Cities you would say the same. They are so generous with their time and have taught me quite a bit in the few years I’ve known them personally. To devote so much to the community they live in is a direct reflection of the value they have for their own little family. I’m so dang proud of them for celebrating it with photography and honored they invited me to be included too!

Celebrating families, from little to big, with photography is a gift I’m lucky to share. I’m not a fluffy person by nature, the type that ooooh’s and aaaah’s over things on a regular basis. But families… they will get my praises everyday!

Being a Wisconsin family photographer really is one of my greatest joys! Firstly, families of the midwest are just the best. Down to earth, genuine personalities and such personable senses of humor. I love that my clients don’t take themselves or life too seriously, the laughter at sessions is contagious for this reason. I also appreciate the value they have for their own crew and the communities they live in. Being part of a community that puts family first in so many instances really makes Wisconsin a beautiful place to call home.

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Mother Daughter Photography

Sema, Maria, & Sophia

I read something earlier on LinkedIn along the lines of ‘whatever you do, always be nice.’ It was referencing this idea in the terms of business transactions, but we all know it can be used anytime, personal or professional. It’s so easy to overlook that little sentiment during my day to day activities. But every time I’m around Sema she exudes this idea, it’s automatic for her and I notice how it makes me feel every time!

Around Christmastime, Sema scheduled a mother daughter photography session with her girls and I’m happy to report they are just as sweet as their mother! I knew this before the session, but it doesn’t hurt to reiterate it in a blog post. It is such a treat to photograph adult families. Of course I love my little clients so much, but conversing with and witnessing the interactions of adult children and their parents makes me very happy too.

This world can never have too many ‘…always be nice. families. I’m thankful for the ones that invite me to experience their joy, especially these three!

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Winter Maternity Session

The Utke Family

Oh, hello winter maternity session. Thought I’d squeeze you in since snow is in the forecast here in Wisconsin! Also since you’re a few months old and baby Eloise has arrived I feel comfortable sharing these images publicly.

Mom & Dad didn’t make it ‘social media official’ that baby number two was on the way until she had already arrived. I appreciate and respect family wishes about their images, even if that means I need to keep images on the down low. It’s not my right as a photographer to make your announcements for you, it’s my joy to celebrate them with you! So if families ask me to hold off on posting, I’m happy to do so.

Client priorities over social media sharing. Always.

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