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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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It hit me recently, when I refreshed my Instagram post so see how many likes it had gotten overnight… for the fifth time that morning. What on earth was I doing checking this so frequently? And more importantly, why did it even matter…
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December 12, 2016
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Alright you newly-married girls… was I the only one who was super excited to design our first Christmas cards for our first married Christmas?! I have no idea why this was such a big deal to me, but I literally could not wait to put together some of our wedding photos and create something pretty…
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December 12, 2016
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I don’t know about where you guys live, but where we’re at here in Illinois, we woke up to the prettiest little snowstorm on Sunday morning, and we were a littleee happy about it! I have always ESPECIALLY loved the snow, and you usually won’t catch me complaining much about it being cold! We knew we had to head out for just a few minutes of photos after church on Sunday, and I’m so glad we did…
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December 7, 2016
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Sometimes, as a photographer, you get this idea in your head for a photo or a session, and you just KNOW that you have to make it happen! That is exactly what we brought up when we met up with our AMAZING 2016 couple Holly and Caleb for Moe’s back in November…
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December 6, 2016
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Ohh, you guys! If you ONLY KNEW how crazy excited I am to be hitting publish on this post! This year, we made the leap and did something we have been wanting to do for a long time… and that is to invest in a BRIDAL GUIDE for our amazing 2017 and 2018 brides and grooms! I’ve had my eye on this product and this project has been on my “someday” to do list for so long, and we finally just made it happen. I am SO glad we did…
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December 5, 2016
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Almost a year ago I, Luke, chose to leave the nursing program at Illinois State University with only one semester left until I graduated. Whenever I tell this story, I always make sure to let people know I decided to leave so close to when I was about to finish…
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November 30, 2016
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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.
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Get in Touch
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!
