Hi, I’m Caitlin (she/her) and I am 31 years old and born and raised in Cincinnati. I grew up surrounded by all forms of art; my dad is an incredible architect who draws all of his houses by hand, my mom is a kind and passionate educator, and all 3 of my brothers use their hands to create in one form or another whether that's music, woodworking, or houses. My grandma was and will forever be my biggest inspiration; it was through her many facets and passions that I discovered my own passions. I like to think there's a lot of her living through what she passed down to me – painting, antique stores, and most of all photography.


My passion for photography started when I realized I could capture my youngest brother's 4 year old personality and hold onto it forever. Those photos will forever be some of my favorites. It sparked the passion to create family heirlooms and I’ve spent the last 12 years refining my craft, especially when it comes to telling a story.


Outside of photography, my partner Kelsey and I run Midwestern Lesbian, where we plan events and share content for our LGBTQ+ community so you’ll often find me there with my camera still in hand! As a proud queer person myself, it’s an incredible privilege to document the joy and connection that comes from loving openly and wholeheartedly. It was a journey to get to where I am, but I am so proud of the person I have become.


OTR has been home the past few years and I adore living in the city. Kelsey, Trooper and I love to walk to our favorite parks, bars, and small businesses while passing some of the most incredible murals Cincinnati has to offer. If you ever need any recommendations of where to visit, eat, or grab a drink, I am always eager to share!


In 2025, I had the incredible honor of photographing Conquering's Paris Fashion Week debut! Paris has always been a dream of mine and getting to photograph a brand that is so special to me at PFW was truly one for the books. I don't think I will ever shut up about it.


Trooper is my soul dog. He is a rescue and the goofiest, cuddliest, sweetest boy there will ever be. I had to add a little gallery of just trooper man because he's just soooo stinken cute.


some of my favorites:

tattoos

watercolor in the morning before the day gets started

breakfast burritos

walks around the city

iced coffee from pho lang thang

collette

sundays spent at antique malls

mashed potatoes, potatoes in any form really

making goal punch cards

games nights with kelsey



Person in black shirt and jeans drinks from a bottle against a dark background with decorative elements.
A person in a black sleeveless top poses in front of the Eiffel Tower on a cloudy day in Paris.

a little gallery of trooper because he's the cutest

A yellow Labrador dog wearing a rainbow collar sits on concrete next to a stone wall and green lawn.
Brown dog with a rainbow colored toy in its mouth showing playful expressions in a series of close-up shots.
Yellow Labrador retriever resting on pink blanket with collection of plush animal toys.
A tan dachshund lounges on a beige couch with a yellow rubber duck toy balanced on its head in a series of photos.
Sleeping Labrador dog cuddled up with colorful stuffed animal toys on pink blanket.
A person brushes a golden retriever's teeth on a decorative tiled floor in a bathroom.
Close-up sequence of a smiling tan dog showing different playful expressions and angles on a city sidewalk.