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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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If you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to figure out exactly what camera gear you need for weddings right now. Trust us – we get it. Having the right equipment isn’t about owning the most expensive cameras – it’s about having tools that match where you are in your photography journey. Your lens collection is […]

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January 10, 2025

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Let’s be honest – reception lighting can be a real challenge. In fact, most wedding photographers we talk to say it’s their biggest technical hurdle. After shooting hundreds of receptions in various venues, we’ve learned that mastering flash photography isn’t just about knowing your equipment – it’s about understanding how to adapt to any lighting […]

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January 9, 2025

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Right when we started shooting weddings, we found ourselves shooting in a large church during a snowstorm with the power out. Our windowless church became a large candlelit room with 30-foot black ceilings. Talk about a lighting challenge! These are the real situations where having the right flash gear makes all the difference between good […]

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January 6, 2025

In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s officially wedding season. 😉 If you’re a bride, this means you’re now in the FINAL stages of wedding planning and it’s all starting to feel very real. Yay!! We remember this stage of wedding planning so well… all of the big things are crossed off your to-do list, and […]

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June 22, 2017

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Engagement Session Beauty Tips

We would argue that if there are ANY one day a girl really wants to look her best, it might just be her wedding day. 😉 We would also argue that a close second is her engagement session day! There’s something about a big camera in your face that makes you want to look your […]

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May 12, 2017

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What To Include In Your Detail Box

Anyone who has lived through a wedding morning knows that any way you can save time on that important morning is a chance you should take! 😉 As photographers, we can’t stress enough how vital it is to prepare as much as possible before your wedding day so that your wedding morning is a total […]

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May 8, 2017

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The Importance of Client Experience

We believe that client experience is of utmost importance in business, and that’s why we’ve been consistently working on bettering our client experience over the past several years. We’re constantly reassessing our client experience to find new ways to improve it, because as wedding photographers, we have begun to realize more and more that we […]

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May 4, 2017

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Where to Get Ready On Your Wedding Morning

As a bride, it’s no secret that you have an absolute ton of decisions to make over the months you are engaged! From saying yes to that perfect dress to deciding what shoes your bridesmaids will wear, to specifying what your programs will say and booking your honeymoon location, the list is endless. Among those […]

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April 25, 2017

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Should You Send Your Wedding Photographers A Shot List

Alright, I’ll admit it. Before the first wedding I ever shot, I typed out and printed at least three copies of a shot list for myself for that wedding day. (Ahh, 18-year-old Caitlin!) I was simply terrified that I would forget to capture something important at my first wedding, and I wanted to be sure […]

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April 13, 2017

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I cannot wait to chat soon!