Casey Patrick Photography

08/31/2026

Sometimes you don’t realize how far you’ve come until you actually look back. 💪🏼📸

Health and fitness have always been a huge priority for me, but as I’ve gotten older, my body definitely doesn’t play by the same rules it used to. 😂

I’ve had multiple surgeries, a hysterectomy and plenty of ongoing back issues. I could have decided that this was just how my body was going to be and thrown in the towel.

But if you know me, you know that’s not really how I roll.

Over the past year, I’ve been working toward one BIG goal: a handstand press. Will I get there? I sure as hell hope so because this sucker is HARD. 😂

The first video was taken back in April. The second was this weekend.

And when I put them side by side, I kind of shocked myself.

There wasn’t one giant moment that got me here. It was getting up every morning, drinking my water, eating healthy, getting enough protein and fiber, taking my creatine and getting my butt to the gym about five mornings a week.

Just consistency.

And maybe that’s one of the reasons I love photography so much.

We’re living our lives every single day and sometimes we don’t notice the changes happening right in front of us. Then you put two photographs or videos side by side and suddenly you can SEE the story between them.

All those ordinary days in between mattered.

April ➡️ August.

I’m still not at that handstand press yet, but DAMN, I’m getting closer. 🙌🏼

So take the pictures. Take the videos. Document where you are right now, even if you’re not where you want to be yet.

Because someday you might look back and realize just how freaking far you’ve come. ❤️

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Thursday mornings have seriously become one of my favorite parts of the week! ❤️

I absolutely LOVE getting together with my BNI group. I’ve met so many amazing people, connected with some fantastic local businesses and built friendships and relationships that go way beyond just networking.

And yesterday didn’t stop there!

After BNI, Diane with Inspired Homes invited me to an incredible Hannah’s House fundraiser where our local real estate community came together to support the women, moms and children Hannah’s House serves.

I love finding opportunities throughout the year to donate my photography to a great cause, so of course I grabbed my camera and jumped in! 📸

THIS is what I love about being involved in our community. Meeting people. Making connections. Supporting each other. And getting to use something I love to help do a little good along the way. ❤️

08/26/2026

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08/25/2026

YES!! Where has this been all my life?

My PhotograpWestcottnds take a peek at what just dropped!!

Thank you Westcott!! Just ordered mine.

Perfect timing!!

Check it out👇🏻

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08/23/2026

A couple days ago, I had the opportunity to photograph Notre Dame Track & Field for their media day, and I had such a fantastic time with this crew!

The energy from these guys and girls was outstanding. So many great personalities and just genuinely great kids to work with. I absolutely love this time of year when everyone is back on campus, reconnecting with their teammates and excited for everything ahead.

Wishing the entire team an amazing season! ☘️

Let’s go Irish! 💚

08/12/2026

𝗜𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴.

I work with a lot of people who come in thinking they're not photogenic. Most of the time what's happened is they've been told to "just be natural" or left to figure it out on their own. That just leaves you stiff because you're not getting direction.

With seniors, couples, and families, my job is to direct you, coach you through it, and make sure you feel confident in front of the camera.

https://link.caseypatrickphotography.com/sp/2efbd255fe3That's where the real work happens.

Your photos should feel like you, not like you're performing.

08/08/2026

✨ Senior Ambassador Team 2026–27 is officially underway! ✨

Our first official meetup is in the books, and these three ladies absolutely killed it! 🤍

We headed up to New Buffalo for a beach session, and it was the first time the girls had actually met each other. We laughed, played around, got to know one another, and of course created some AMAZING photos along the way.

Mother Nature definitely kept us moving because we were racing the rain 🌧️😂, but somehow we wrapped up JUST in time!

I’m so excited for everything we are planning this year and to watch these three grow, have fun, build friendships, and create some seriously awesome memories together.

Class of 2027… we’re just getting started. 📸✨

07/27/2026

Good morning. Senior season is officially here and my calendar for the class of 2027 is starting to fill in. If your senior has been talking about wanting photos that actually feel like them. Grab whatever time works for you and we will plan the whole thing out together.

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04/20/2026

Ekkkk!!! I’m so excite!

I received my Wealth Mastery packet today from Tony Robbins, and it got me thinking about something we don’t talk about enough as small business owners…

Continuing your education isn’t optional, it’s necessary.

And I’m not just talking about photography skills. I’m talking about learning how to actually handle your money. How to save it, invest it, grow it, and make smart decisions so your business doesn’t just look successful… it is sustainable.

If you don’t learn how to manage money now, more money won’t fix that later. It just magnifies the problem. Money doesn’t change habits, it reveals them.

A lot of people avoid their finances because it feels overwhelming or scary. They don’t want to look at the numbers, the debt, or the reality of where things stand. But what’s actually scary is ignoring it long enough that it gets out of control.

You have to face it. Learn it. Own it.

And listen, education doesn’t always mean going back to college. There are so many ways to grow. Courses, mentorships, immersive experiences… whatever fits how you learn best. For me, I’m all about diving in and applying things in real time.

At the end of the day, we’re the ones building our lives and our businesses. No one else is coming to do it for us.

So invest in yourself. Learn the skills. Get uncomfortable for a bit.

Because that’s how you build something that actually lasts.