It all begins with passion.

Hi! I’m Caitlinn, a fine art timeless wedding photographer based in New York’s Hudson Valley.
I have been shooting weddings full time since 2011…

I was born on a dirt road in Texas but raised in New York. The Hudson Valley has been my home for over 30 years. I recently married my pre-school cuddle buddy and t-ball teammate, my now husband Louis. I adore him and my love for him reminds me every day how lucky I am to document other peoples love stories on quite possibly the most important day of their lives. We had an intimate “outlaw” themed wedding in the Hudson Valley with just our immediate families and a handful of friends.

Additionally to being obsessed with my husband, I have a passion for travel, hiking, my 2 huskies (Mishka + Anna) and my rescue pitty (Layla), my rescue cats, my 100+ thriving houseplants, and riding my motorcycle Betty.

I have a bachelors degree in Fine Art Photography and a minor in Art History. My approach to photography is deeply rooted in my love an appreciation for art and the human form. As someone who loves love, I know how special your day is.
My goal is to capture that magic.

I have been told on countless occasions that my personality is “disarming”, and that it instantly makes my couples and their loves ones feel safe and relaxed when being photographed. I think this is everyone’s nice way of saying I am a non-threatening nerd who will not judge them or make them feel self conscious. haha.

You can read about my disarming super power for shooting weddings in this interview by Canvas Weddings - https://canvaswedding.com/party-people-a-conversation-with-caitlinn-mahar-daniels/

I hold a special place in my heart for intimate weddings, destination weddings, elopements, and anything in nature. I believe in the happy coexistence between posed and candid photography, and live for them both. I thrive off of positive energy and always promise to bring my own.

I have shot over 300 weddings from coast to coast, north and south, and in Europe.

For each couple I work with, I create a detailed and extensive timeline, posed list, and photo itinerary to ensure a smooth, relaxing, organized, and absolutely magical day.

I’ve got a case of wanderlust and adore nature. Let’s explore.

Scroll down to see a look into my life.

Me and my husband at our Hudson Valley outlaw themes intimate wedding
Me on my honeymoon at Lake Ontario amongst the wild flowers
Caitlinn Mahar-Daniels shooting a wedding on the ground at Crested Hen
Caitlinn Mahar-Daniels and UTV in Moab, Utah
My goth outlaw wedding table decor in the Hudson Valley
Me on my wedding day wearing Evie Young from Wild Blooms Bridal
UTVing in Moab, Utah with my best friend Jackie
Caitlinn with bride on her wedding day
my SIberian husky Mishka
caitlinn in Arches National Park
Caitlinn and her husband Louis at Long Dock park in Beacon, NY
Caitlinn shooting an engagement shoot at Vanderbilt Mansion
Caitlinn sitting on her motorcycle Betty in Poughkeepsie, NY
Caitlinn shooting a destination wedding at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island in Florida
my husky mix Anna in the snow
Caitlinn in Firey Furnace in Arches National Park
Caitlinn and Laurel taking a selfie in the bathroom at a wedding
Caitlinn shooting a wedding in the rain at Crested Hen
Caitlinn being a weirdo at a wedding at The Yard in Beacon, NY
Caitlinn on the ground shooting an engagement shoot at Bethesda Terrace
Caitlinn fixing brides dress at Glenmere Mansion
Caitlinn and her husband on their wedding day in the Hudson Valley
Caitlinn fixing bride's dress at Le Chateau wedding
Caitlinn's husband on their Hudson Valley wedding day
Caitlinn walking through wild flowers when shooting a wedding at Crested Hen
Caitlinn hugs Laurel at Waterwheel Vineyard in Poughquag, NY
Layla the rescue pitty in the snow
Caitlinn and her husband during their engagement shoot in Poughkeepsie, NY

FAQs

  • Poughkeepsie, NY but I travel anywhere.

  • Yes, a second shooter comes with all my wedding and elopement packages. Her name is Laurel and she is amazing.

  • Shoot me an inquiry HERE to receive my information and packages.

  • 300+

    Full time since 2011.

  • Yes. I have shot weddings on the east to west coast, from Florida to Arizona, and even in Europe.

  • I begged for, and later received my first camera when I was 8 years old. It has been an intense and passionate love affair since.

  • Inquire with me here. From there we meet over video chat and to officially book me there is a 1/3 retainer at contract signing. (All done online.)

  • Absolutely, just shoot me an inquiry and ask.

  • I send a sneak peek out within 48 hours and from there full galleries are delivered within 6-8 weeks.