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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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May 17, 2025

Last week, we made a little trip to Kewanee for an amazing engagement shoot with these two cuties!! We first heard from Kaylen and Nate a few months back, right after they got engaged around the holidays! From the very second Kaylen contacted us, it was so completely clear that these two were completely over […]

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July 13, 2017

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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again… there is just something so incredibly special about getting to photograph a friend’s wedding!! We’ve known Natalie through our church’s college ministry for a few years now, and as you might remember from reading Natalie and Bryce’s engagement blog post (you can find that right here!!), […]

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July 11, 2017

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Ohh friends, you guys are in for a TREAT this fourth of July with this sweet wedding day. Are you ready for this?! From the moment we met Lauren, two things were clear to us: 1. She is one of the most genuinely kind and sweet souls you will ever meet. 2. She has incredible […]

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July 4, 2017

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Ohh friends… where do we even begin with Abbey and Colton? We couldn’t be more excited to be finishing off this week by sharing these two’s engagement session on the blog this Thursday! On Monday, we headed out to Clinton, Illinois to shoot this adorable engagement session for our 2017 couple Abbey and Colton, and […]

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May 26, 2017

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Do y’all remember our big Engagement Shoot Giveaway that we hosted back in January? Well, allow us to introduce you to our winners, Claire and Logan! 😉 Y’all… we cannot express how much we adore these two. Claire and I have had so much fun chatting and communicating over email ever since they won the […]

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May 18, 2017

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What a day this was, friends! Luke and I have not stopped talking about what a blessing this day was to us since we left on Saturday night. Carli and Cody contacted us a few months ago about being their wedding photographers, and I honestly don’t think we could have said YES quickly enough! It […]

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