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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

Ohh, you guys! If you ONLY KNEW how crazy excited I am to be hitting publish on this post! This year, we made the leap and did something we have been wanting to do for a long time… and that is to invest in a BRIDAL GUIDE for our amazing 2017 and 2018 brides and grooms! I’ve had my eye on this product and this project has been on my “someday” to do list for so long, and we finally just made it happen. I am SO glad we did…

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December 5, 2016

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It’s no secret… if you’ve been a client of ours or if you’ve been following us for a while now, you know we are OBSESSED with our gallery system! When our clients receive their photos from us after their engagement session or their wedding, they receive a link to ALL their fully edited…

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November 21, 2016

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It has been far too long since we’ve posted a little tip for photographers, hasn’t it?! We’ve just had so many gorgeous engagement sessions and weddings to share with you guys recently, but now that things are slowing down, we want to share more tips with the sweet photographers who follow us…

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November 17, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

Y’all… this weekend was something else! On Friday morning, Luke left for the weekend, so he had a busy weekend hanging out with his awesome family and getting some much deserved relaxation time! 

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September 26, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

One of our most frequently asked questions involves how Luke and I work together! We totally understand where the question is coming from… after all, not many couples are in business together before they’re even engaged, much less married! (I know… we were a little nuts!)

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September 23, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

Hi everyone! It’s Luke writing today’s blog post! I know I don’t write a lot, and that is because Cait has an awesome gift for it. It is really awesome to see that talent at work on a daily basis! 

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September 21, 2016

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I cannot wait to chat soon!