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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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Choosing the right camera for wedding photography isn’t just about having expensive gear – it’s about having reliable tools that help us deliver stunning images to our couples. As wedding photographers, we’ve learned that having the right equipment makes all the difference when capturing everything from tender first looks to packed dance floors. Professional wedding […]

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December 21, 2024

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Starting out as a second shooter at weddings can feel overwhelming. Between managing gear, coordinating with the lead photographer, and capturing crucial moments, there’s a lot to handle. But don’t worry – we’ve helped train dozens of second shooters over the years, and we’re here to share everything you need to know to excel in […]

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December 10, 2024

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Let’s dive into an honest look at what it really means to be a wedding photographer. After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve experienced every high and low this career can throw at you. Whether you’re considering making the switch to wedding photography or just curious about what we do, this guide will give […]

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December 7, 2024

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Just about a week ago, Luke and I officially photographed our 100th wedding together!!! 🎉 This journey together was not what EITHER of us was expecting when we had our first real conversation ever about 5 years ago (about photography, nonetheless! #nerds 😉), started dating about a month later, and took our business full time 6 […]

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October 30, 2019

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3 simple ways to greet and dismiss guests

  If you have ever been closely involved with a wedding, whether as a bridesmaid, as a bride, or as a family member of someone getting married, you’ll say a big “AMEN” to these statements: On a wedding day, time is valuable. It goes by fast. And at some points, it’s a little scarce. Can […]

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October 24, 2019

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wedding planning playlist

Hi friends! We thought we’d do something super fun today and share a little something for our sweet brides-to-be! Luke and I put together a playlist perfect for wedding planning, and we combined all our favorite songs for this exciting season of life into a Spotify playlist! You can head to the playlist directly by […]

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June 6, 2019

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Why a Wedding Album Is Worth the Investment

If you’ve been following us for long, you are already well aware of Luke and I’s total obsession with heirloom wedding albums- and you know how important we believe these sweet albums are! However, albums are often something many couples are hesitant to invest in, especially after all the other wedding-related expenses they just dealt […]

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March 26, 2019

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5 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Photography and Videography Team

Have you ever considered hiring a wedding photography & videography team, rather than tracking down these two vendors independent of one another? It’s something more and more brides are realizing makes a lot of sense as they plan their wedding days, and we’re SO happy about that! As a husband and wife team, we realized […]

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March 20, 2019

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Mrs Box Giveaway, Giveaway for Brides

Hello friends! We’re super excited to be sharing a big announcement with you all today- are you ready?! We are launching a YEAR of monthly giveaways today! Luke and I have been talking a lot lately about how we have been blessed with an AMAZING community around here, and as our way of thanking you […]

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March 4, 2019

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