Let me tell your story
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Hey, I'm Monica!
Born and raised in Wisconsin, I’m a Midwest girl at heart and a proud mom to two teenage daughters (yes, time flies!). I’ve been photographing love, life, and everything in between for over 12 years and it still feels just as meaningful every time I get to document someone’s story.
I bring a relaxed, down-to-earth vibe to every session. Whether I’m capturing the excitement of your wedding day, the sweet chaos of life with little ones, or those early newborn snuggles in your home, I’m all about photographing real moments and the connection between you and the people you love.
No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just the good stuff—exactly as it is.
Let's get personal
I’m a big fan of sunshine, traveling, and online shopping (who isn’t?). Summer is definitely my happy place. I’m also a list-maker who enjoys lifting weights and listening to podcasts.
When I’m not behind the camera or editing, you’ll probably find me waiting around for my teenage girls or wandering the aisles at Target. Oh, and I’m a huge animal lover—my family jokes that my favorite “kid” is my rescue Jack Russell, Winnie. They may be right?
Thanks for stopping by!
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People talk...
“We took our photos in Whitnall park and they turned out great. Monica had fun poses and ideas for a backdrop. She is great to work with!”
// Samantha & Family
"Monica did my wedding last June. She was fantastic!! She caught our special day and gave us lasting memories. My ceremony was supposed to be outside and last minute due to weather it was inside. She made the adjustment the best she could with the change of lighting! I would recommend her to family and friends."
// Lisa & Shane
“Monica shot our wedding summer of 2015, we couldn't have been more pleased with the whole experience. She makes you feel so comfortable and natural like she isn't even there! We still get comments on our pictures, we will cherish them forever! Thanks Monica!!!”
// Alex & Brandon
“My husband and I are so glad that Monica Caughlin was our wedding photographer! We first met her for our engagement photos, which was a wonderful experience. She helped us get comfortable taking posed photos, had lots of ideas for interesting shots, and was able to coach us through the different poses. We knew we made the right choice once we got the pictures back! I appreciate that she sends out the photos in digital, password-protected galleries. It makes it very easy to download the files and make any necessary copies. On the wedding day, she and her assistant were both punctual and prepared. She documented everything from little details about the day to the posed formal shots to catching action as it unfolded. We will definitely cherish the photos she took for a lifetime! Monica is not only a talented photographer, but also a delightful, supportive person. She made everything easy and fun, and I would highly recommend her to other couples."
// Amanda & Dave
“I have trusted Monica to capture so many of the important moments in my life, and will continue to book her as my family grows! She has shot my business photos, my engagement session, my wedding, and my daughter just after she was born and all of the photos are beyond amazing! Her talent lies in truly capturing the moment and making you feel extremely comfortable. I cannot even count how many compliments I've received on her photos!”
// Amanda & John
“Monica took our engagement photos and, wow, to say we were impressed would be an understatement. Not only was she so patient with all the poses we wanted to try, but she also had the best ideas to really capture the perfect "moments" between us. She has such a modern, creative eye and a way of really making us feel comfortable - even with my fiancé who hates to pose for pictures! Monica was wonderful from suggesting photo-friendly outfits, to making sure our photos captured the perfect balance of the setting sun, laughs, and images that really reflected who we are as a couple, and all the way to the quick turnaround with our final photos. Cannot thank her enough and we will definitely be using Monica for photos for years to come. Thank you so much! One happy bride!!”
// Alyssa & Marc
“Monica did our engagement photo session, as well as captured our wedding day - from start to finish. Our engagement pictures came back and was speechless at how amazing they turned out. We had TONS of compliments on them and couldn't be more thankful. We are waiting on our wedding photos; however, the sneak peeks that we were provided were stunning. Once again, numerous compliments on those as well. She certainly has a talented gift and we are so glad she was there to capture some of the most special and memorable days of our lives!”
// Brittni & Jim
"Monica was wonderful on our wedding day. We were able to relax and have fun taking pictures, something neither of us thought we could do. The pictures are absolutely beautiful.. We can't thank her enough for making our special day that more amazing! "
// Kathryn & Joe
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