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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! 

The magic of engagement photography often happens when light and shadow dance together. For every sunset beach proposal or candlelit restaurant moment, photographers face technical challenges that only the right gear can solve. Industry data shows over 70% of engagement sessions happen during “golden hour” or in dimly lit indoor venues. Having the right equipment […]

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April 18, 2025

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Engagement sessions capture the beginning of a couple’s forever story with images they’ll treasure for decades. As photographers, our gear isn’t only equipment—it’s the toolkit that brings these special moments to life. According to The Knot’s 2025 wedding industry report, 87% of couples hire a professional photographer, making it the third most important wedding vendor […]

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April 14, 2025

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The difference between ordinary engagement photos and those that take your breath away often comes down to one thing: posing. While 87% of couples feel awkward in front of the camera, photographers who master advanced posing techniques can transform that discomfort into images that appear effortlessly intimate. With 76% of engaged couples now investing in […]

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April 12, 2025

Hi y’all! Luke is starting a little two-part series here on the blog about traits you might want to look for when choosing a wedding photographer! I’m so excited for you all to read these… I think they’re right on! So, here we go… the 7 traits you want in a wedding photographer…

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October 28, 2016

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Working With Your Wedding Photographer

When you’re planning your wedding, you’ll spend hours searching for your vendors… weighing your options, running the numbers to see how everything fits in your budget…

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October 20, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

I don’t know about you guys, but I cannot believe that September has already almost come and gone! I feel like this past month has just flown by, for a variety of reasons… we shot Amy + Zach’s weddingGabby + Adam’s weddingHeather + Blake’s wedding, a ton of adorable engagement sessions, took a trip to Kansas for a weekend, and lots more. No wonder the month has flown by!!

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September 29, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

Y’all… this weekend was something else! On Friday morning, Luke left for the weekend, so he had a busy weekend hanging out with his awesome family and getting some much deserved relaxation time! 

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September 26, 2016

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Best Wedding Reception Timeline

Hi lovelies! Today’s post is all about following up on a little post I wrote a few weeks back about our ideal wedding day timeline… at the end of that post, I promised y’all that I would also share our ideal reception timeline with you!

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September 15, 2016

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Wedding Planning Tips

For the girl who (strangely) looks forward to writing out her planner every morning, wedding planning sounded like fun! After the initial shock wore off once Luke and I got engaged, I could not WAIT to begin planning our wedding!

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September 12, 2016

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I cannot wait to chat soon!