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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
Happy Thursday, friends! We cannot wait for you to meet our sweet couple Haley and Kyle, guys- just you wait until you see the images from our time with these two at their Comlara Park engagement session just a few days ago!!! Haley and Kyle have been a part of the 2020 Caitlin and Luke […]
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September 10, 2019
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Hi friends!! It sure is engagement season around here, can you tell?! We’ve been having so much fun getting to share so many of our recent engagement sessions with you guys right here on the blog, and we get to share another with you all today- how fun is that?! 🙂 Meet Jessica and Justin, […]
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September 10, 2019
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Do you have structured office hours for your business? ⏰📷 Back in the day, when Luke and I started our business, we were hustling ALL the time, with little to no break- ever! We were in college AND we were engaged + planning a wedding, so it’s safe to say life was a little crazy… […]
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September 9, 2019
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We’ve hand-written thank you notes to each of our brides since the very beginning of our business, and we believe it’s so important!!! It’s such a wonderful and personal way to finish off the experience with a couple, and plus, in this digital world, who doesn’t love getting fun mail?! 🎉Seriously, friends, writing a thank […]
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September 4, 2019
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Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Springfield IL Wedding Photographers, and we are more than thrilled to be sharing yet another gorgeous wedding with you all here on the blog today! We’re in a little stretch with a whole bunch of weddings in a row, and we had the most amazing […]
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September 3, 2019
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Hi friends! We’re Caitlin & Luke and we are Bloomington, IL wedding photographers! Get ready, because we are so incredibly excited to share something super special with you all right here on the blog today! A few weeks back, Logan reached out to Luke and I about documenting his Ewing Manor marriage proposal to his […]
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August 28, 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!
