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I'm a luxury family photographer serving families who desire a stress-free & joyful photoshoot by providing an experience that allows my clients to enjoy each special season & receive jaw-dropping, joy-filled photos they'll pass down for generations to come.

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Welcome to The Caitlin & Luke Blog! Feel free to browse the blog's to view educational posts, lovely weddings, sweet families, and personal posts dating all the way back to 2011. Xoxo! 

Have you ever browsed through Instagram or a photography website and felt you recognized a photographer’s work instantly, even without seeing their name? That’s the effect of a signature editing style! In a photography world full of talented people, your unique editing approach can become your most recognizable feature and the core of your brand […]

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June 28, 2025

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Have you ever noticed how some engagement photos really seem to capture a couple’s connection beautifully? Often, the secret lies not only in the photographer’s skill but also in the quality of the lens used! Experience from countless engagement sessions in diverse settings shows that choosing the right lens can elevate a photoshoot into a […]

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June 20, 2025

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Capturing the perfect engagement photos isn’t just about having an expensive camera—it’s about knowing exactly how to use it. As someone who’s photographed hundreds of couples in their most tender moments, I’ve discovered that the right camera settings can transform a standard photoshoot into a collection of breathtaking memories. Whether you’re shooting in golden hour […]

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June 16, 2025

Hi again, everyone! And welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog. Wow am I excited to share this sweet session with you all today- let’s dive right in! But first, I’d love to quickly introduce us to any of you who may be new to the Caitlin and Luke Blog! We are Caitlin […]

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March 30, 2022

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Hello friends, and welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog today! My goodness am I excited to be sharing this sweet maternity session with you all- let’s do it! Before we dive in, though, I always love to introduce us to those of you who are new to the Caitlin and Luke Blog. […]

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March 2, 2022

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Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog! We are sharing a beautiful, snowy couples session with you all today, and I am so excited for you to see it. Before we dive in, I’d first love to introduce ourselves in case you are new to our blog! So, hello! We are […]

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February 24, 2022

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WeddingWire Couples Choice Winner

WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2022 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it truly made our week!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the SIXTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we are so […]

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January 26, 2022

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Happy 2022, friends! We can’t believe we’re already almost halfway through the first month of 2022. 2021 was such a special year for us as we welcomed a whole lot of change and newness within our own little family, and we are so excited to see what 2022 holds! We know 2022 is going to […]

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January 13, 2022

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Hi friends, and welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog! We could not be more thrilled to be sharing the prettiest winter maternity session right here on the blog today. But first, let us introduce ourselves to those of you who are new to the Caitlin and Luke blog! Hello- we are Caitlin […]

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I cannot wait to chat soon!