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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! 

When I first started pricing my wedding photography services, I made the classic mistake most beginners do—I looked at what others charged and undercut them to get bookings. Fast forward three years and I was drowning in work but barely making ends meet. Sound familiar? The global wedding photography market is projected to grow from […]

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Indoor wedding photography isn’t about simply working around tricky conditions—it’s about embracing what makes these spaces special! From the soft glow of candlelit receptions to the intimate energy of a bride getting ready in a cozy hotel suite, indoor settings offer a depth and richness that outdoor locations can’t always match. Over the years, we’ve […]

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Imagine wrapping up a beautiful wedding shoot, confident you’ve captured every meaningful glance and joyful tear—only to realize later that your files are gone. It’s every photographer’s nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be your reality! Whether you’re navigating the challenges of a rainy-day wedding, dialing in the best camera settings for a poorly lit […]

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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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