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Hello and welcome to my photoblog. I am delighted to have you here! This blog serves as a way of sharing my most recent photo sessions with clients and their family and friends, and is also the first place to hear recent announcements about the studio as well as special blog-reader only discounts.

I am a primarily natural light portrait photographer based out of Madison, Wisconsin. My focus is on babies, children and families, although I also love to shoot a limited number of weddings per year. My portrait sessions take place entirely on location -- either at your home or at another location around Madison. I love to explore new places, so I'm very open to your suggestions. And of course, I have some favorite spots that I'm always ready to explore again as well.

In addition to my blog, please also check out my main website (it is the "my website" link on the menu above). If you have any questions or would like to book a session, please click on the "contact me" link in the menu above to send me an e-mail. Thanks again for stopping by, and please enjoy your visit!

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My approach toward photography is deceptively simple: catch real moments of your children really being themselves. Silly giggles, sweet kisses from mommy, tickles from a big sister, laughing while watching doggie run through the park... These are the moments that make up real life. These are the moments from childhood that pass by all too fast. And these moments, to me, are where the real beauty of childhood resides. The same philosophy governs my approach to wedding photography.

My style is largely photojournalistic and non-obtrusive, while at the same time I am always working to create beautiful and lasting memories of life as it unfolds. The most common words used to describe my photographs are the ones I have chosen as the tagline for my studio: Modern. Fun. Real. Life. People often comment that my photographs have a sense of warmth and emotion to them -- which I consider the highest compliment possible.

Heather & Potter.

I have been looking forward to writing this post for months, since cold February when I shot their engagement photos in the snow. And now, it is with great pleasure that I bring you the photos from last Saturday evening… the wedding of Heather & Potter.  Heather works down the hall from me, and over the course of the last few months I have come to think of myself as a minor co-planner in the wedding. She has excitedly told me all the details as they worked them out. I have heard about the changes they have made to make the wedding more “them” and even more unique as it has evolved. Potter is also from my hometown, and his sister (their matron of honor) was one of my good friends during high school. So many crazy connections that we kept discovering! I knew that every time she mentioned the weather on her wedding day, she would knock on wood no matter where she was. As those who live in the area are well aware, last Saturday was not one of those brilliantly sunny August days. It was on the chilly side, and by the time the ceremony time came at 6:30 pm a gentle mist had started. But Heather & Potter smiled throughout the ceremony. And I discovered, as I was going through the photos, that the “romantic mist” (as they have come to call it) was even better suited to their location than a sunny evening would have been. This wedding had so, so many wonderful details and special touches. There are a LOT of photos here. I also included a slideshow at the end, but I had to cull that down to only 150 out of my original 275 image slideshow so that the photos didn’t fly by in 1 second! I honestly can’t wait to put your album together, because I know that this wedding will really tell a story — not only of your wedding day, but also of your love and life together.

Deepest congratulations to you both! I wish you a lifetime of happiness, travel and love.

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This next one needs a tiny bit of explanation — their first dance took place outside on the lawn outside the barn, largely in the dark. It was really dramatic — something entirely different than any first dance I’d seen before. Their guests LOVED it.

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They had the UW Pep Band come to the reception right after the first dance, which was a surprise to the guests. They also loved that! (so did I)

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a couple of details…

Flowers: daffodil*parker (and they were gorgeous)

Bridal gown: Brandi’s Bridal Galleria

Wedding and reception location: Badger Farms

Videographer: Frogman Productions

… and your slideshow. Enjoy!

Oh, and possibly my favorite photo of the day. Although it was very hard to choose.

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September 2, 2009 - 10:21 am Rachel Holschbach - Carrie, these photos are AMAZING! You captured so many wonderful moments in so many ways! Heather and Potter, have you ever thought of modeling? You two look fabulous and very happy! Love you guys! --Rachel

September 2, 2009 - 10:49 am Anna - Casey, these are so fabulous! You keep outdoing yourself with your weddings--I just love them. The coloring, the lighting, the PPing...everything is just top notch. It's exciting to watch you!

September 2, 2009 - 10:52 am Heather - Wonderful wedding Casey! I love so many of these shots!

September 2, 2009 - 10:54 am kelly - I've never heard of Badger Farms - what a great location! I also loooove her bouquet. Very unique.

September 2, 2009 - 10:58 am ida wyman - Mr and Mrs Garrison:) The photos are wonderful and bring back each moment, in the mist or the jumping indoor scene. What a treasure these photos, the official beginning of a long and happy life journey together. Much love, Gram Ida

September 2, 2009 - 11:30 am Heather Conneran - GORGEOUS photos! They really capture the emotion, beauty and fun of the day. AMAZING!

September 2, 2009 - 1:32 pm Cindy Baier - Casey, what a terrific job you did. I know the couple is very special to me but you showed everyone how really special they are. Thank you for the beautiful shots! Love to both of you, Mom

September 2, 2009 - 2:20 pm Emily - I hope you don't stop doing weddings anytime soon. They are always so amazing.

September 2, 2009 - 3:39 pm Sarah Loomis - Absolutely gorgeous!

September 2, 2009 - 5:42 pm Heather G. - Carrie, Potter and I are lucky in many ways...having you capture our wedding day the way you did is one of them. I'm so grateful for your willingness to listen to all of our little details (how many brides get to run two doors down at work and talk to their wedding photog?), your fabulous ideas for photo locations, and your amazing talent at seeing unique beauty in every shot. I knew after the engagement pics that our wedding photos would be awesome but I never imagined this! Thank you for all of your hard work and long hours on Saturday. Can't wait to book you for a maternity session down the road (no date yet if our Moms are reading this!). Xie Xie (thanks in Chinese!) :)

September 2, 2009 - 6:24 pm Nancy Nathan - Casey, Excellent job. Beautiful photos. You captured the beauty, grace and love that was so obviously present. Thank you !!! XXX MOM

September 3, 2009 - 12:26 pm Meghan - I don't even know this couple and I got misty-eyes from their pics. Just beautiful.

September 5, 2009 - 7:22 am Karen - I LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE PICTURES, & THE VIDEO! Casey captured the beauty & happiness from Heather & Potter the excitement from the day, and the love of friends and family........I felt like I was there!

September 5, 2009 - 10:21 am Cynthia Egan - Congratulations! Heather you are as beautiful as your mother. Your photographer did a great job in capturing the love,happiness, and fun you and your husband shared on your wedding day.

October 13, 2009 - 8:53 pm Siugi - Amazing!!!I am so so so impressed.After reading this blog and seeing pictures and video, I felt like I was at the wedding, sharing this happy sweet moment. Congratulations! Best Wish to Heather&Potter !

September 11, 2009 - 9:42 pm frog blog » Blog Archive » A day at the farm. - [...] Here’s the kicker though.  The weather.  For the second time this year we had weather affect the wedding day.  The weather held pretty well for most of the day and we got lots of great footage around Madison.  We had fun because Heather wanted to go places that weren’t called, “The State Capitol” or “Memorial Union”.  She wanted some urban and different types of settings for the photos and fun video.  Their photographer, Casy Bower of Casey Bower Photography found some cool places.  We ended up on Willy Street, then an old abandoned building behind Olbrich Gardens and then on the Merry Go Round at Ella’s Deli.  Casey provided me with the photo for the movie poster.  Thanks Casey.  You can see a few of her images in her blog at Casey Bower’s Blog. [...]

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