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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! 

Table of ContentsIntroduction to an Engagement Photography WorkflowPre-Session PreparationThe Engagement ShootPost-Session ManagementPhoto Selection and EditingFinal Delivery to ClientsMarketing and Portfolio BuildingStreamlining Your Workflow with TechnologyCustomizing Your Workflow Over TimeConclusion: Your Workflow Evolution Introduction to an Engagement Photography Workflow Experience definitely shows that the difference between chaos and consistency in engagement photography involves more than talent […]

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May 12, 2025

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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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May 5, 2025

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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5 Must-Have Shots Your Wedding Photographer Should Capture

When you book your wedding photographer, you are selecting the person (or people!) who is solely in charge of professionally documenting some of the biggest moments in your entire life. Whew… what a responsibility, right?! (You can read more about why we believe wedding photography is so important right here!) From the moments after you […]

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February 7, 2017

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The Importance of Email Response Time

If we had to name one commitment we made in 2016 that has propelled our business forward and improved our client experience overall, deciding to be known for a fast email response time is right on top of the list! On Monday, I had the opportunity to grab lunch with a super sweet photographer friend […]

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February 1, 2017

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Off Season Tips for Photographers

Alright… raise your hand if you’re a photographer who is confused by the concept of an “off season” because the work actually doesn’t ever stop. Ha… we get it! We definitely resonate with what Jasmine Star says about the off season: There’s no such thing as an off season; there are only “hustle” seasons and “non-hustle” seasons. You’re […]

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January 20, 2017

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When Luke and I are together, we talk a lot about where we’ve come from and how we started our business. Somehow, it just comes up! Granted, I’m a hopeless romantic, and I love to reminisce. So, maybe it’s my fault that we talk about it so much ???? One of the things we talk about most […]

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January 19, 2017

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How to Be Confident in Your Photography Style

If there’s one thing we think all photographers struggle with, it is, without a doubt, comparison. Can you relate? From the very moment you decide you want to pursue photography and establish your own business and brand, you’re constantly looking at other photographers’ work. That’s how you learn, right? You are inspired by dozens of photographers who post hundreds […]

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January 18, 2017

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