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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 can wholeheartedly say that we have been looking forward to Anna + Bryan’s engagement session for MONTHS now! Several months ago, we grabbed coffee with these two cuties at Starbucks and we instantly connected!
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August 29, 2016
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In case you somehow missed it, Luke and I JUST got married in June! ???? It was THE best day ever, for so many reasons. If I’m being honest, though, it was SO weird to be on the “bride” side instead of the “photographer” side of planning and experiencing a wedding!
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August 26, 2016
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For people who run their own small businesses, one of the hardest parts is making the conscious choice to turn work off from time to time. And that’s definitely something that Luke and I talk about a lot… particularly because it is SO challenging for us as a couple!
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August 25, 2016
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I don’t know about you guys, but we just SOAKED UP this weekend! It was beyond gorgeous out here in Illinois, and you can bet we took lots of walks and enjoyed every chance we could to be outside!
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August 22, 2016
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Today’s post is JUST for my sweet C&L brides! Ohh this is a topic I care about so so much: having the smoothest, least stressful, most FUN morning on wedding days. What bride doesn’t want a calm, fun environment on the morning of the day she marries the love of her life?
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August 18, 2016
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This engagement session comes with a sweet story! 🙂 Jessica got in contact with us super recently about shooting their wedding in 2017, but there was one catch…
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August 16, 2016
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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!
