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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
It’s finally time to share one of our favorite posts of the ENTIRE year with you all- get ready!! 🙂 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 here on […]
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January 4, 2021
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Hi friends, and happy 2021! Welcome to the blog!! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and today we are so excited to be sharing Celina and Caleb’s darling Illinois State University engagement session with you all! I had the total pleasure of getting to capture this sweet […]
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January 1, 2021
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Hey friends! Today, I’m so excited to be sharing another answer to one of the things I get asked about the most: the switch I made to safer skincare products! In this post, I shared all about my switch to safer makeup products, so if you haven’t peeked at that post, I hope it’s a […]
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December 11, 2020
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Today, I’m so excited to be sharing the answer to one of the things I get asked about the most: the switch I made to safer products! It’s no secret that I love all things fashion & beauty, so this was such a fun post to put together. I also loved sharing this post about […]
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December 8, 2020
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Hey friends, and happy Friday! What a fun way to finish off this first week of December- sharing a beautiful maternity session we got to shoot for our sweet friends Megan and Bret! Just wait until you guys see these photos… we are in love. 🙂 If you are new around here, welcome to the […]
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December 4, 2020
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Can you all even BELIEVE that we’re sharing our very last wedding of our 2020 wedding season?! Where did this year go! If you’re new around here, welcome- we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing a little sneak peek into Jenny and Chris’ beautiful wedding […]
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November 25, 2020
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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!
