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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! 

Have you ever noticed how some engagement photos possess a wonderfully romantic quality while others seem to miss that spark? The explanation might be wonderfully straightforward! Natural light—that amazing, freely available resource for every photographer—often marks the distinction between standard engagement photos and truly captivating ones. Learning to work with natural light develops beyond a […]

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Table of ContentsClient Direction Skills for Natural Engagement PhotographyPre-Session Preparations for Successful Client EngagementEffective Communication Tips for a Smooth Photo SessionBehavioral Cues and How to Direct Different PersonalitiesAddressing Challenges in Real-TimePost-Session Follow-Up: Building Client Satisfaction and Encouraging Future EngagementsContinuous Improvement: Learning from Each Photography Session Client Direction Skills for Natural Engagement Photography Before we get […]

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Capturing the unique connection of an engagement session really benefits from having the right tools for the job! We know from experience that what’s in our camera bag can make a big difference between good photos and truly memorable images that couples will treasure. Having the appropriate gear helps solve technical challenges and opens up […]

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May 2, 2025

Tips on working from home

Any of you sweet people who work from home like Luke and I do know that, while the ability to do so is an ENORMOUS blessing, it’s also super challenging to balance at times! Fortunately, Luke and I are both very self-motivated people, so we rarely struggle with wanting to work or feeling unmotivated to […]

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May 10, 2017

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Why Your Business Needs Reviews

Hey guys, it’s Luke! Last June, right after we got back from our honeymoon, we decided we wanted to change some of the major focuses of our business. One of the ways we decided to do this was through SEO. If you haven’t started learning about SEO yet, I promise that it will be worth […]

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May 1, 2017

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Trio Workshop in Dallas, Texas

Happy Monday, friends! If you’ve been following us on Instagram at all, you know that I (Caitlin) was out of the state last week for an INCREDIBLE week at the Trio Workshop in Dallas, Texas! And y’all… I cannot even start to explain how amazing that week was for me and for the future growth […]

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March 27, 2017

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Wedding Photogrpahy Education Update

Happy Friday, guys! A couple months back, Caitlin wrote a blog post about some exciting education updates for our business. So, we wanted to take some time and fill you in TODAY on the new and exciting things we are launching here soon! Are you guys ready? 1. We’re Hosting a Facebook Live Event! On […]

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March 3, 2017

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How to Start a Photography Business

So… you’ve discovered a deep love for photography. And, the thought that you could turn that passion into a business has crossed your mind more times than you’d like to admit. Yay! That is amazing…we can totally relate to the excitement you’re feeling. You’ve probably thought of all the perks of working for yourself. (Aren’t […]

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February 17, 2017

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Off Season Reading List for Photographers

This time of year, who doesn’t want to cuddle up in a coffee shop with a good book and a cup of coffee?! One of the best things about the off season for us is finally having a little more time to read! I’ve been a bookworm ever since I was a little girl, and […]

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February 8, 2017

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