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Let’s dive into an honest look at what it really means to be a wedding photographer. After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve experienced every high and low this career can throw at you. Before we explore the ups and downs of this career path, it’s worth noting that success starts with understanding wedding […]

Taking on your first wedding as a photographer is equal parts exciting and intimidating. That rush of adrenaline as you pack your gear, double-check your batteries, and prepare to capture one of the most important days in a couple’s life – we’ve been there, and we know exactly how you’re feeling. While it’s natural to […]

Creating a rock-solid wedding photography timeline can transform your photography game. We know how overwhelming wedding day scheduling can feel, but with the right approach, you can turn chaos into a symphony.

After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve learned that mastering light isn’t about having the fanciest gear – it’s about understanding how to work with what you have. While many photographers get caught up chasing the latest equipment, we shoot about 70-75% of our wedding day using natural light. If you’re just starting your […]

When we first became Canon Professional Service (CPS) members, we were overwhelmed! (Here is a post that explains more about the memberships) There wasn’t much guidance on what we needed to do and we felt pretty insecure sending in our gear! Now, a few years later we feel so confident sending in our gear every […]

Hi everyone, and welcome back to our blog! We are so excited to be sharing a beautiful engagement session with you all today. But before we dive in, let us first introduce ourselves to those of you who are new to our blog! We are Caitlin and Luke, and we are Bloomington Illinois wedding photographers! […]