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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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July 4, 2025
I have always just LOVED the University of Illinois’ campus… their quad is just gorgeous and of course, enormous; everything about the University of Illinois is BIG! So, when Lauren emailed me about scheduling her and her fiancé Jordan’s engagement shoot at the University of Illinois…
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November 11, 2016
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Ohh my goodness gracious, was I SO excited when Monday finally arrived and we got to photograph Brianna and Bryan’s engagement session! I have known Brianna for a long time… I actually photographed her senior session a few years back…
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November 10, 2016
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The other day, Luke and I peeked at our calendar for this week and next week, and we realized just how much our engagement shoots are starting to slow down for the fall! How did that even happen? Our nights are becoming less and less full, and while that DOES mean we don’t get to hang out with our AMAZING…
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November 9, 2016
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You GUYS… It’s only been three days, and I already have been dying to share these photos from Saturday’s wedding with Gina and Jason with you all! Oh my goodness gracious, was this day a JOY to be a part of. Gina and Jason were so good to us all day on Saturday, their bridal party was so genuinely kind and so fun, and we had so much time for portraits…
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November 8, 2016
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The fact that our fall engagement sessions are finally starting to slow down makes me SO sad, you guys… I mean, we could seriously photograph couples like Erika and Marty ALL year long and be so happy! I’m obsessing a little bit over every aspect of our shoot with these two cuties, and I think you…
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November 7, 2016
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I feel like a broken record saying all the time how in SHOCK I am that it’s already November… but for real, how on earth did November arrive already?! 2016 has gone by faster than any year I can remember! A sweet friend of mine recently told me that she saw a little pin on Pinterest that said…
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November 4, 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!
