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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
If you have ever been closely involved with a wedding, whether as a bridesmaid, as a bride, or as a family member of someone getting married, you’ll say a big “AMEN” to these statements: On a wedding day, time is valuable. It goes by fast. And at some points, it’s a little scarce. Can […]
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October 24, 2019
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Hey friends! We are so darn excited to be sharing Paige and Logan’s Allerton Park engagement photos with you all today… get ready, because we could not be more obsessed with these two and their session! Ahh! These two should look like familiar faces to you all, and that’s for good reason- we had the […]
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October 24, 2019
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In 2016 we decided to consistently blog 5 days a week for 6 months. Now looking back, we attribute an enormous amount of our business’ growth over the past year to our consistent blogging schedule!! I cannot even begin to explain all of the benefits of blogging and the many ways it has positively impacted […]
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October 23, 2019
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Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! We are back and get to share yet another beautiful October wedding with you all right here on the blog today! Laine and Matt have been such a complete joy to get to work with from the moment they inquired with us! We actually just photographed their engagement session a […]
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October 22, 2019
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In 2016 Caitlin and I took this business full time when it wasn’t ready. We knew we had to make it work and this was the time to take a shot at it. In order for us to work smarter and not harder, we started to think about how we could bring in more clients […]
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October 22, 2019
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Hey friends, and happy Monday! We’re Caitlin & Luke, Springfield IL Wedding Photographers. If only you all could know how excited we are to be sharing this darling engagement session with you all today- oh my goodness gracious! 🙂 Meet our precious 2020 couple Lauren and Carl- and I mean, seriously- how sweet are these […]
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October 21, 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!
