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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
Hey friends, and Happy Monday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Geneva IL Wedding Photographers! We are so incredibly excited to be sharing one heck of a precious engagement session with you all on this chilly Monday! Meet our sweet 2020 couple Michaela & Blake, guys- you all are going to just LOVE these two!! If […]
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November 18, 2019
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Hey friends, and happy Wednesday! We are so excited to be sharing this darling anniversary session with you all today! Meet our sweet new friends Jenna and Daniel! Jenna emailed us a little while back about the possibility of scheduling an anniversary session with Luke and I, and after reading her precious inquiry message, we […]
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November 13, 2019
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Hey friends and happy Tuesday! Hasn’t it been a fun week on the blog around here already?! Oh my goodness gracious! Today, we get to share Kelsey and Kevin’s stunner of a wedding day with you all, and gosh are we excited about it! Kelsey and Kevin have been nothing but incredible to work with […]
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November 12, 2019
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Hey friends, and Happy Monday! We are so excited to share this darling engagement session with you all on this snowy day! Illinois is getting a whole bunch of snow today, which is so fun… and it’s so funny that we’re blogging this session today, because just a day or two before Krysten and Ryan’s […]
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November 11, 2019
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Hi sweet friends!! We hope you all have had such a wonderful week so far and that you’re staying warm! It got COLD here in Illinois all of a sudden, my goodness! Today, we’re so thrilled to get to share another beautiful fall engagement session at Allerton Park and Retreat Center that our fantastic team members […]
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November 8, 2019
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Hey friends and happy Tuesday! We are Caitlin & Luke and we are wedding photographers in Bloomington, IL! Get ready, because we are SO excited to share today’s post with you all… oh my goodness! Emily and Jacob had the most beautiful, sweet wedding day this past Saturday, and it was truly such an honor […]
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November 5, 2019
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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!
