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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! 

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You’re a talented wedding photographer with a stunning portfolio, but your phone isn’t ringing off the hook with eager couples wanting to book you for their big day. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. In today’s digital age, having a great eye for capturing love stories isn’t enough – you need to make sure […]

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February 10, 2025

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The bride takes a deep breath as she steps into the aisle, the soft glow of stained glass painting colors across her dress. The groom’s face shifts—eyes welling up, lips pressing together to hold back the rush of emotion. For a heartbeat, the entire room seems to pause. These are the moments that can’t be […]

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February 8, 2025

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When rain shows up on a wedding day, it’s easy to feel stressed about creating beautiful images. But here’s the truth – some of our favorite wedding photos have come from rainy days. We’re about to share practical techniques that will help you handle wet weather with confidence, using gear you already own and locations […]

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February 3, 2025

Creating a rock-solid wedding photography timeline can transform your photography game. We know how overwhelming wedding day scheduling can feel, but with the right approach, you can turn chaos into a symphony.

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December 1, 2024

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WeddingWire Couples Choice Winner

WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2022 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it truly made our week!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the SIXTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we are so […]

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January 26, 2022

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WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2021 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it truly made our week!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the FIFTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we are so […]

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January 21, 2021

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Happy Monday, friends! We are SO EXCITED to officially be launching our all new brand with you all today! This has been in the works for months, and it’s something we’ve dreamed about for years. It feels so surreal to finally be able to share the finished results with you guys today! Woohoo!! We had […]

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May 11, 2020

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If you’ve ever peeked at our For Brides page on our website, you probably noticed that we mention our ideal bride likely follows at least a few dog accounts on Instagram. Why?! It is hilarious to us just how many of our couples are MAJOR dog lovers… and it’s actually one of the things I […]

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February 14, 2020

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WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2020 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it just made our week, friends!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the FOURTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we […]

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I cannot wait to chat soon!