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I'm a luxury family photographer serving families who desire a stress-free & joyful photoshoot by providing an experience that allows my clients to enjoy each special season & receive jaw-dropping, joy-filled photos they'll pass down for generations to come.

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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! 

Taking that leap from natural light photography to off-camera flash can feel like a big step, but you’re already closer than you think! Every time you’ve wanted more control over light or dreamed of creating those lovely, deep portraits you see, that’s what off-camera flash helps you with. The photography community has fully embraced this […]

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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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Hi friends, and happy Thursday! It’s almost the weekend… yay!! Today, Luke and I are so excited that we get to share a really fun engagement session with you all, and one of the reasons it’s so fun is that WE DIDN’T PHOTOGRAPH IT!  Ha!! Our incredible team members slash our business’ other husband & wife […]

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December 13, 2018

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Hi friends, and happy Friday! It’s almost the weekend… yay!! Today we get to share a really special engagement session with you all, and the reason it’s so special is that WE DIDN’T PHOTOGRAPH IT! 😉 Our amazing team members/ our business’ other husband & wife team, Hayley & Hank, photographed this gorgeous session for […]

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November 2, 2018

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