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The magic of engagement photography often happens when light and shadow dance together. For every sunset beach proposal or candlelit restaurant moment, photographers face technical challenges that only the right gear can solve. Industry data shows over 70% of engagement sessions happen during “golden hour” or in dimly lit indoor venues. Having the right equipment […]
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April 18, 2025
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Engagement sessions capture the beginning of a couple’s forever story with images they’ll treasure for decades. As photographers, our gear isn’t only equipment—it’s the toolkit that brings these special moments to life. According to The Knot’s 2025 wedding industry report, 87% of couples hire a professional photographer, making it the third most important wedding vendor […]
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April 14, 2025
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The difference between ordinary engagement photos and those that take your breath away often comes down to one thing: posing. While 87% of couples feel awkward in front of the camera, photographers who master advanced posing techniques can transform that discomfort into images that appear effortlessly intimate. With 76% of engaged couples now investing in […]
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April 12, 2025
We are getting so close to meeting baby Grayson! My due date is exactly two months away, which is so crazy to me. We are so grateful that we got to squeeze in these maternity photos before baby boy arrives! It may have been absolutely freezing during our shoot, but it was still so special […]
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February 12, 2021
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Hey friends, and happy Thursday! WOW are we so exited to be sharing this dreamy session with you all today- just you wait! But first, if you are new around here, welcome to our blog!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers. We have had the total honor of getting to come alongside […]
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February 4, 2021
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WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2021 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it truly made our week!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the FIFTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we are so […]
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January 21, 2021
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Hi friends, and happy Thursday! Wow has it been a fun week here on the blog- we’ve had a ton of fun stuff to share! 🙂 If you are new around here, welcome to the blog… we are Caitlin & Luke- Monticello, IL Maternity Photographers! We are so darn excited to be sharing Sabin and […]
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January 7, 2021
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Hi friends, and welcome back to the blog! If you’re new around here, we’d love to introduce ourselves- we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers! Today, we are so excited to be sharing the sweetest maternity session with you all! You might recognize Morgan and Kyle from their darling engagement session with us […]
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January 6, 2021
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We can hardly believe it’s already time to put together this blog post, but here we are!! Where did 2020 go?! If you are new around here, welcome to the blog! 🙂 We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and every year, we share a recap of our wedding and shoot season right […]
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January 5, 2021
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Get in Touch
Cue the confetti! I've officially received your inquiry, and we couldn't be more excited to start this journey with you.
I'm now a full-time mama and a part-time photographer, but all messages will be responded to as soon as I'm able. Thank you for your patience! My average email response time is currently 3-5 days.
I cannot wait to chat soon!
