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Welcome to The Caitlin & Luke Blog! Feel free to browse the blog's to view educational posts, lovely weddings, sweet families, and personal posts dating all the way back to 2011. Xoxo!
In a world filled with vibrant colors and super clear images, black and white photography stands out! It is such a timeless nod to the wonderful power of simplicity. When you gently remove those colors, what is left is the true spirit of your subject, raw feelings, striking contrasts, and heartwarming stories that might otherwise […]
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July 12, 2025
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Have you ever wondered why some wedding photographs instantly capture your attention while others fall flat? The key often lies not in expensive gear or technical perfection, but in the thoughtful application of color. As wedding photographers, our ability to understand and work with color can transform ordinary scenes into memorable keepsakes that couples will […]
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July 8, 2025
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Wow, in today’s super visual digital world, engagement photography offers so much more than a pre-wedding tradition! It’s actually a fantastic marketing tool for photographers like us looking to expand our businesses. With couples spending noticeably more on photography services recently compared to previous years, now is an excellent time to refine how we market […]
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Back in November, we shot what we THOUGHT had been our coldest engagement session to date… but oh my goodness, were we wrong! Our engagement shoot this past Friday with Kim and Josh beat that engagement session by a mile! Oh my word, y’all… I can’t even describe the kind of cold this was. Later in the weekend, we actually heard that people were getting frostbitten from being outside on that day, so I promise you I’m not exaggerating…
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December 20, 2016
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A few weeks back, we asked you guys over on Instagram if you would be interested in some education for YOUNG, BEGINNER photographers… and the response we got was amazing! We knew there was a need in our industry, and particularly in our area, for photography and business education for photographers who are just starting out… but y’all, we had no idea just how MUCH of a need that was…
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December 19, 2016
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Happy Friday! While last week left me exhausted and ready for some relaxation over the weekend, I have to say this week was pretty great! We got all of our Christmas shopping DONE, and y’all… we only had to go to two stores! Online and free shipping for the win… can I get an amen? I can’t stand driving around town this time of year with how crazy…
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December 16, 2016
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Happy Thursday friends!! We hope you have had an amazing week! I don’t know where y’all are at, but here in Illinois it has been crazy cold this week! The high for Sunday said 0 degrees on my phone earlier this week, and though you KNOW I love snow and the cold, I’m not sure I’m ready for a full-blown Midwest winter yet…
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December 15, 2016
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Well THIS post is another one that has been in the works for quite some time now! Oh my goodness, we are so happy to announce something we’ve been working on over the past few months. (Can you tell that we’ve been busy around here lately?! So many fun things in the works for our 2017 brides!!) Are y’all ready for this? We are now (finally!!) offering…
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December 14, 2016
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Good morning y’all! Oh do we have a treat for you BRIDES today… I am so excited for this post and so very honored that the sweet ladies at Michelle’s Bridal and Tuxedo said “YES!” to helping us out with today’s post! One of the things that Luke and I value so much is developing relationships with vendors in our area and beyond. We’re so…
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December 13, 2016
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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!
