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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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The Caitlin & Luke Blog has been retired for now! Feel free to browse the blog's archives to view lovely weddings, sweet families, and personal posts dating all the way back to 2011. Xoxo! 

Getting those stunning bridal detail shots on a wedding day isn’t just about pointing your camera at pretty things – it’s an art form that requires technical skill, creative vision, and efficient time management. We’ve spent countless hours perfecting these techniques, and we’re sharing our proven approach to capturing the intimate details that tell the […]

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December 24, 2024

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Choosing the right camera for wedding photography isn’t just about having expensive gear – it’s about having reliable tools that help us deliver stunning images to our couples. As wedding photographers, we’ve learned that having the right equipment makes all the difference when capturing everything from tender first looks to packed dance floors. Professional wedding […]

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December 21, 2024

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Starting out as a second shooter at weddings can feel overwhelming. Between managing gear, coordinating with the lead photographer, and capturing crucial moments, there’s a lot to handle. But don’t worry – we’ve helped train dozens of second shooters over the years, and we’re here to share everything you need to know to excel in […]

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December 10, 2024

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Hi friends, and happy Thursday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Milwaukee Wedding Photographers and guess what? 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!! […]

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February 21, 2019

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It’s finally here… one of our very favorite posts of the entire YEAR! Every year, we go through every single finished client gallery and gather all of our favorite images from that year, and we split up our favorites between two posts- one just for Engagements & Anniversaries, and another for Weddings! 🙂 Today, we […]

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January 4, 2019

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Hi friends, and happy Wednesday! We hope you all are having wonderful weeks!! Today, Luke and I are so darn excited because we get to share a super gorgeous engagement session with you! Our incredible team members & business’ other husband and wife team, Hayley & Hank, photographed this GORGEOUS engagement session for our Caitlin […]

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December 19, 2018

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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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Happy Tuesday, friends! I can hardly believe we’re about to share our last few engagement sessions of 2018 with you all this month… how is that even possible?! We already cannot wait to share the Best of 2018 Engagement Session blog post with you all in December, and you can BET Taylor and Jared will […]

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November 20, 2018

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Are you guys ready to see some of our new favorite images of all time?! Let’s do this! We are so happy to be sharing Brooke & Jessee’s wintry engagement session at Soderstrom Castle in Peoria with you all today! 🙂 Yay! Where do we even begin with these guys?! Brooke was actually a bridesmaid […]

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November 20, 2018

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I cannot wait to chat soon!