When we were little, I wouldn’t say that we were the best of friends. Rumor has it that when Caroline and I were in the church nursery together as babies, we had a rocky beginning to our friendship. You see, Caroline used to bite me! haha! It’s true. We didn’t get along when we were super tiny, but as we grew up, we also grew to love each other. Caroline was my best friend from childhood and even though we went to different schools, we stayed close. I actually think that’s one of the reasons that our friendship stayed strong despite not seeing one another every day.
We only saw each other at church, for sleepovers and play dates. As we got older we led youth group together and while normal high school friends normally have some type of drama, that never happened with Caroline and me. We had limited time together and we didn’t deal with the everyday drama that I saw happening on the cheerleading squad and between other friends. I honestly think that our friendship put a high standard on friendships early on and neither one of us really settled for dramatic relationships in high school because we knew that it didn’t have to be like that! When drama did enter our lives, we could talk to each other about it because we were at different schools and so we were unbiased! It was such a gift!
That gift continued through college and then I got married. We’ve stayed in touch, but not as much as we’d like…. but the thing is, when you’ve been friends for almost 3 decades, you don’t have to talk every month to be able to catch up and it not be awkward. Just the other day I called Caroline and had an honest, genuine conversation and it was out of the blue. Last summer we hadn’t seen each other in MONTHS and yet we headed to Alaska and lived with Caroline for a week and had a blast! That’s the gift of a lifelong friendship! Now our friendship is entering into another new season and it’s so exciting!!!! …..
…..CAROLINE IS GETTING MARRIED!!!! I’ve been anticipating this season for so long and I couldn’t be more excited for her!! This past year we were introduced to Brandon and we knew this was a good thing. Caroline was herself when she was around him, and he loves and appreciates everything about the way Caroline was raised… from farm life to her love of the water and adventure… Brandon gets it. They were made for each other!! Michael and I can’t wait for their wedding (which is going to be here before we know it!) and we really can’t wait to share their engagement session with you! We took these at Brandon’s cabin on the water and it was the perfect location for them!!! Enjoy my favorites!!!!
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
MORE RECENT POSTS
Have you ever tried to sit down with your spouse to talk about dreams, goals, and vision—only for it to turn into frustration or misalignment? If so, you’re not alone. Vision casting in marriage is hard because it brings up deeper fears, beliefs, and unspoken dynamics that many couples don’t even realize are at play.
Success—it’s a word we hear all the time. But what does it really mean? Is it about financial security? Status? Owning a dream home or taking extravagant vacations?
When you think about your business, do you see it as simply a job—or something more?
Today, I’m diving into an experience that was nothing like I anticipated: my digital detox in December. If you’ve ever considered taking a break from the noise of the online world, you might relate to my journey—the good, the surprising, and the, well, completely unplanned.
The wedding industry has faced unique challenges recently, with inflation affecting budgets and couples cutting costs. If you’re a wedding photographer feeling the pinch, don’t worry—2025 doesn’t have to be a slow year.
Life has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it? Over the last few months, I’ve been on a medical rollercoaster that I never saw coming.
Top Personal Posts
Have a little time to read?
"Best money I have EVER spent on education! ... and I've spent a lot!”
"I love all the lessons I'm learning from KJ All Access! Thanks Katelyn!”
"I find very few educational resources worth it ... this one is!”
"Being able to see behind-the-scenes of Katelyn interacting with her clients has been SO impactful!”
"SO worth it! It's amazing the amount of knowledge you get out of them!”
"I learned just as much in one All Access as I did in a whole course! SO GOOD!"
The KJ blog
must-reads
YOUTUBE
The KJ Learning roadmap
