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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! 

Table of ContentsIntroduction to an Engagement Photography WorkflowPre-Session PreparationThe Engagement ShootPost-Session ManagementPhoto Selection and EditingFinal Delivery to ClientsMarketing and Portfolio BuildingStreamlining Your Workflow with TechnologyCustomizing Your Workflow Over TimeConclusion: Your Workflow Evolution Introduction to an Engagement Photography Workflow Experience definitely shows that the difference between chaos and consistency in engagement photography involves more than talent […]

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Have you ever noticed how some engagement photos possess a wonderfully romantic quality while others seem to miss that spark? The explanation might be wonderfully straightforward! Natural light—that amazing, freely available resource for every photographer—often marks the distinction between standard engagement photos and truly captivating ones. Learning to work with natural light develops beyond a […]

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Table of ContentsClient Direction Skills for Natural Engagement PhotographyPre-Session Preparations for Successful Client EngagementEffective Communication Tips for a Smooth Photo SessionBehavioral Cues and How to Direct Different PersonalitiesAddressing Challenges in Real-TimePost-Session Follow-Up: Building Client Satisfaction and Encouraging Future EngagementsContinuous Improvement: Learning from Each Photography Session Client Direction Skills for Natural Engagement Photography Before we get […]

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Comlara Park Engagement Session, Bloomington-Normal Engagement Session, Illinois engagement portraits

Happy Thursday, friends! We cannot wait for you to meet our sweet couple Haley and Kyle, guys- just you wait until you see the images from our time with these two at their Comlara Park engagement session just a few days ago!!! Haley and Kyle have been a part of the 2020 Caitlin and Luke […]

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September 10, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Comlara Park Engagement Session, Bloomington-Normal Engagement Session, Illinois engagement portraits

Hi friends!! It sure is engagement season around here, can you tell?! We’ve been having so much fun getting to share so many of our recent engagement sessions with you guys right here on the blog, and we get to share another with you all today- how fun is that?! 🙂 Meet Jessica and Justin, […]

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September 10, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Fransen Nature Area Engagement, Normal IL Engagement, Illinois Engagement session

Hey friends, and happy Monday! We are thrilled to share yet another gorgeous engagement session with you all over here on the blog! Can you tell it’s engagement session season?! I had the total privilege of spending part of my night just a few days ago with these sweet people, Morgan and Kyle! These guys […]

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August 27, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Lincoln Park Zoo Nature Boardwalk Engagement Photos, Chicago IL engagement photos, Chicago engagement, Lincoln Park Zoo engagement photos

Hey friends, and Happy Monday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Chicago IL Wedding Photographers. We are so thrilled to get to share our precious couple Alexis and Brock’s darling Chicago engagement session with you all today here on the blog!! If you are looking for Summer engagement photo ideas for your own session, check these guys […]

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August 23, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor Engagement, Bloomington IL Engagement Session, Bloomington-Normal Engagement Photos

Hey friends, and happy Friday! We told you all to get ready for the gorgeousness that was going to be packing the blog over the next few days, and we weren’t kidding!! 😉 Today, it’s Jenny and Chris’ turn, and we just cannot wait to introduce you guys to these two!! Jenny and Chris have […]

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August 23, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Lake Park Engagement, Veterans Park Engagement, Milwaukee WI Engagement Session, Wisconsin Engagement Photographers

Hey friends, and happy Thursday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Milwaukee Wedding Photographers! Get ready, because we’re about to share a whole bunch of gorgeous engagement sessions with you all over the course of these next few days, and we cannot even wait!! First up today is Lily and David’s gorgeous Milwaukee engagement session… can […]

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August 22, 2019

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