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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! 

There’s something truly special about capturing the bond between two people in love! Whether we’re photographing newly engaged couples, celebrating anniversaries, or documenting everyday romance, the right poses can turn good photos into cherished memories. We find that photographing couples well involves understanding the unique dynamic between two people and helping them show their real […]

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May 25, 2025

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When the perfect shot meets a smooth editing process, fantastic results follow! Having the right tools is key to bringing those images to life. For photographers who spend countless hours editing, the laptop chosen can truly shape the creative experience, making the difference between an efficient workflow and frustrating technical hurdles. Looking ahead to 2025, […]

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May 19, 2025

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With over 2 million couples getting engaged each year in the US, and a large majority (77%) opting for engagement photos, how can we make our engagement photography truly shine in a vibrant sea of images? The wedding photography market is valued at an impressive $23.36 billion in 2024 and continues to grow! This makes […]

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I won’t lie… this sweet session with Lakyn and Dwight is for certain a new fall favorite for us! Don’t their images just exude fall?! Ahh! We are obsessed!! Where do we even start with these two?! Luke and Lakyn were in the same nursing school back when Luke actually was in nursing school… 😉 […]

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October 18, 2018

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Where do we even begin with Katie and Ben?! My goodness gracious! Luke and I initially connected with Katie and Ben after a wedding we shot last summer, and we always just KNEW we deeply wanted to shoot these two’s wedding one day… and this summer, we found out that was actually going to happen!!! […]

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October 16, 2018

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If this session doesn’t feel like fall, I don’t know what does! Gosh did we have the BEST time with Jenny and Ryland at their engagement session with us a few days ago! These guys braved the windiest night for engagement photos ever and absolutely made the most of it with us!! We have been […]

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October 11, 2018

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Happy Thursday, friends! We TOLD YOU it was going to be one packed, pretty week on the blog, and here we are… ha! We are so excited to be sharing yet another sweet engagement session with you all today! Luke and I had the absolute best time getting to meet and photograph Erica and Ronnie […]

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October 4, 2018

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Happy Monday, guys! Luke and I couldn’t be more excited to be sharing Taylor and Alex’s engagement session with you guys today!! These two have been a part of the Caitlin and Luke Bride (and groom!) lineup for quite some time now, and I’d almost forgotten that we hadn’t officially met these guys in person […]

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October 1, 2018

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Happy Thursday, friends! We are so excited to be sharing Mackenzie and Kyle’s blog post with you all today!!! Mackenzie and Kyle have been incredibly sweet and wonderful to work with from literally day ONE that our journey with them began. These two are so full of joy and made our time together so fun! […]

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