Kind Words from Hudson Valley Couples
Planning a wedding, elopement, engagement session, or surprise proposal in the Hudson Valley is deeply personal - and choosing the right photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.
As a Hudson Valley wedding photographer, I have had the honor of documenting celebrations throughout Beacon, Cold Spring, the Catskills, and worldwide. The words shared below come from couples who trusted me to photograph their weddings, intimate elopements, engagement sessions, and surprise proposals across the Hudson Valley.
Their experiences speak not only to the images we created, but to how they felt throughout the process - supported, at ease, and fully present.
If you’re searching for a Hudson Valley wedding, elopement, proposal, or engagement photographer, I hope these reflections give you clarity and confidence as you plan your own celebration.
What People Are Saying
“Caitlinn and her second shooter Laurel were beyond incredible!!! They captured the day perfectly, and our photos are so stunning that we can't believe it's really us in them. From the moment they arrived, they brought such amazing energy that it felt like having friends there rather than vendors. They made the whole experience fun and effortless, and everyone felt so comfortable in front of the camera. We couldn't have imagined a more talented or thoughtful photographer and are so so so happy that Caitlinn was there to capture our day.”
Katerina + GuillermoMicro Wedding at Lambs Hill in Beacon, NY
“We can not say enough positive things about Caitlinn! We connected immediately during the booking process and are so thankful we did! Caitlinn and Laurel photographed our wedding beyond amazing!!! They were so hardworking, creative, enthusiastic and supportive. We all felt so comfortable throughout the day due to their timeline and suggestions. We are beyond grateful and happy to have worked with Caitlinn and love our photos so much. 100/10 recommend!!! :)”
Shannon + RichardWedding at Brotherhood Winery
“It’s almost hard to write this review because we are still genuinely speechless about how incredible Caitlinn and Laurel were. They truly made our day special. Caitlinn delivered the most beautiful wedding photos we’ve ever seen. Looking at them it’s hard to believe it’s us. Caitlinn is one of those people that immediately makes you feel comfortable, and it’s truly an honor to spend such a magical day with her. She is also hilarious and so much fun. She has such a warm, silly, and engaging energy that made posing for pictures easy and truly relaxing. She genuinely cares about making such an important day so special, and works not just for you, but with you. Caitlinn’s style makes the pictures feel like you are reliving them as memories. The way the colors pop and the moments are captured brings both of us straight back to our favorite day.
Caitlinn brought Laurel with her to help shoot, and they were also incredible to work with. We were nervous to be in front of the camera, and they were so disarming and kind, and guided us seemingly effortlessly from their end. It was so comforting knowing we didn’t have to know how to pose or stand or where to be, and they not only directed well but the pictures are beyond what we could have hoped for.
All we can really say is you should run to book Caitlinn for such an important day. And from the bottom of our hearts thank you Caitlinn for being you, we love you!”
Tori + DrewWedding at The Garrison
“My husband and I could not be happier with our choice to have Caitlinn as our wedding photographer. She is unbelievably talented and has an incredible ability to capture the emotions of each moment. Caitlinn pays close attention to the small details, from the way we held hands to the expressions on our guests' faces, bringing every precious memory to life in her photos.
I first met Caitlinn when she was the photographer for my best friend's wedding, which happened to be on one of the coldest days of the year. I’ll never forget Caitlinn’s energy and enthusiasm—despite the chill, she was a warm and positive presence, making everyone feel comfortable and excited. After that, I knew she would be the perfect choice for our wedding as well.
We booked Caitlinn for our engagement photos, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Our friends and family couldn’t stop raving about how stunning the photos were! She even joined us on a cold winter hike, creating such a relaxed and fun atmosphere that I told my husband afterward, “I want to be friends with her.” That’s how wonderful she is!
On our wedding day, Caitlinn made me feel absolutely incredible. She was professional, timely, and brought a sense of calm and joy that made the day even more special. Caitlinn is so efficient that we received our sneak peek photos the very next day, and they were breathtaking! Despite shooting two weddings after ours, she had all our photos to us within three weeks—unbelievable!
I cannot recommend Caitlinn highly enough. Not only is she incredibly talented and attentive to every detail, but she is also the kind of person you want to have around on your special day. Her warmth and positivity light up the room, and we are beyond grateful to have had her as our photographer.”
Krysta + TaylorEngagement Session at Kaaterskill Falls + Wedding at Senate Garage in Kingston, NY
“Words cannot describe how amazing Caitlinn is and how much my husband and I love her. From our first contact, I could tell Caitlinn was so vibrant and passionate about her work. Capturing love is an art and she is a true artist. Caitlinn did both our engagement photos and our wedding photos, and I am just in absolute awe of her talent. I mentioned to her that I generally feel uncomfortable taking photos and I don’t normally like the way I look in them. She was able to create such a wonderful, fun and memorable experience for both our sessions. My husband and I could not stop laughing and smiling. I am in love with every single photo she has taken. Not to mention the printed photos and wedding album were absolute perfection in every detail, from the layout of the photos to the amazing wooden box they came in. Our wedding was May 25th at The Garrison, and I find myself looking at the photos Caitlinn took almost every day and I am just transported right back to that day. I can’t forget to mention her second shooter, Laurel, who was absolutely amazing as well. They made such a great team. Other than marrying my husband, the best decision I ever made was to have Caitlinn as our photographer for such a special day. Now I am able to relive our wedding over and over and still feel on cloud 9 because the photographs are so magical.”
Kaitlyn + Ryan
Wedding at The Garrison
“Hiring Caitlinn to photograph our elopement was the best decision we could have ever made. I knew her work was amazing, but we were absolutely blown away by how our photos turned out - it’s hard to pick a favorite! She completely understood our vision and turned it into reality. Not to mention, she was super easy to work with and we had an absolute blast shooting with her! 10/10 - the best!!! Thank you for giving us photos we will cherish forever Caitlinn!! Xoxo”
Kate + BillyElopement in the Hudson Valley
“Hiring Caitlinn as our wedding photographer was the easiest and BEST decision that we made throughout the entire planning process. From the moment we met Caitlinn on the phone during our initial call, we instantly vibed. We could tell how passionate she was about her work and her energy shined. We did our engagement photos with Caitlinn and she made us feel so relaxed and we had so much fun. She captured the most beautiful photos I have ever seen.... until we received our wedding gallery!!!! Caitlinn and Laurel went absolutely above and beyond. They were able to capture every single moment of the day so beautifully. Despite the poor weather we had at the beginning of the day, they were still able to take such breathtaking photos that we will cherish forever. Caitlinn and Laurel are truly some of the most talented people I have ever met, and they helped make our day so so special with their talent, warmth, and passion. 1000000/10 recommend -- you NEED Caitlinn as your wedding photographer.”
-Alyssa + Johnny Wedding at The Garrison
“We are so thankful to have had Caitlinn as our wedding photographer. From the very first time I saw her photographs, I was obsessed. Not only is she insanely talented, but is one of the most genuinely wonderful people we’ve ever met. She made our wedding day a breeze.”
Cheryl + Shawn Wedding at Hollow Brook Golf Club
“Caitlinn and Laurel were fantastic to work with and made us feel really comfortable. The 2 hours of photos we did FLEW by as they had us at ease and comfortable, and the pictures are phenomenal. The two of them were very professional but made the whole experience so fun, even with it raining the entire time. Also during the rest of the evening I didn't even realize they were still there snapping away. They were so discrete during the reception and not obtrusive which was amazing!
The day after the wedding Caitlinn was able to send us 100 edited photos which was incredible and had us in tears at how good we looked. Overall I would just describe the photos as "warm" and "personal" which we absolutely love. 10/10 I highly recommend them!”
Scott + GretaWedding at Crested Hen Farms
“We truly cannot recommend Caitlinn enough. From start to finish, she went above and beyond in every possible way and made our engagement at Mohonk feel incredibly special.
She helped plan the entire experience, brought champagne to celebrate with us, and had thoughtful suggestions ready for different weather scenarios so we felt calm and prepared no matter what…
Beyond her professionalism, she is genuinely one of the warmest, kindest people - we felt instantly comfortable with her, which made such a difference and truly shows in the photos. She captured us so beautifully and naturally.
The turnaround time was unbelievable: sneak peeks within a day, the full gallery within a week, and film delivered within a month. Every photo was stunning. Everyone we show the pictures to says these are the best engagement photos they have ever seen. We agree.
If you’re looking for someone who not only takes breathtaking photos but also cares deeply about making your day meaningful and memorable, she is absolutely the one. We are so grateful for her and will cherish these photos forever.”
Krishi + RithiSurprise Proposal at Mohonk Mountain House
“Working with Caitlinn was absolutely one of the best (if not the best) decisions we made when planning our wedding. I've followed Caitlinn's work for years and just knew that her artistic style and approach would be perfect for our wedding. She was such a joy to work with from our initial meeting to the day of. One of our favorite parts of our wedding was when we ran out for golden hour photos. We'd recommend her to anyone if you want to have a blast and receive the most gorgeous wedding photos.”
Cynthia + JonathanWedding at The Garrison
“We cannot recommend Caitlinn and Laurel enough! Caitlinn shot our engagement photos and our wedding at Glenmere Mansion and she and Laurel are just incredible! Both Caitlinn and Laurel are the most genuine souls. Caitlinn is absolutely so much fun to spend your wedding day with! She is not one of those photographers who is up your butt the whole day telling you to pose! She captured the best candids of our day, and also all of our guests! Our Gallery came out incredible and we are still speechless! Every time we look at it, I start to cry. All I can say run to book Caitlinn!
Thank you Caitlinn from the bottom of our hearts!”
Isabella + ChristopherWedding Weekend at Glenmere Mansion
