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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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You’re in the heart of wedding season, balancing client inquiries, contracts, and invoices like a pro! But amidst the chaos, you can’t shake the feeling that there has to be a smoother way to manage it all. That’s where Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems come in—your ultimate tool for keeping everything organized. Today, we’re breaking […]

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February 21, 2025

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There’s something truly special about photographing a sunset wedding. That warm, golden glow, the dreamy atmosphere, and the stunning colors all set the stage for incredible moments. But as magical as it looks, capturing it perfectly can be tricky. That’s why we’re sharing our top sunset wedding photography tips—so you can make the most of […]

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February 17, 2025

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Picking between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR for weddings can feel like choosing between two amazing dance partners—each has its rhythm, strengths, and quirks. And in the fast-paced world of weddings, where every second counts, the gear you rely on can make all the difference. The big question: Is mirrorless really taking over, or […]

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February 14, 2025

After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve learned that mastering light isn’t about having the fanciest gear – it’s about understanding how to work with what you have. While many photographers get caught up chasing the latest equipment, we shoot about 70-75% of our wedding day using natural light. If you’re just starting your […]

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November 29, 2024

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How to book more weddings

As we mentioned in last week’s blog post, one of the most common questions we are asked by other wedding photographers is: “How do I book more weddings?” In this post, we started to answer this question by FIRST tackling the question of, “How do I get more wedding inquiries?” We gave you guys 5 […]

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May 4, 2020

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How to book more weddings

One of the most common questions we get asked is: “How do I start booking more weddings?” As photographers, what we should be asking first is, “How do I get more wedding inquiries?” The truth is that the MORE wedding inquiries you get, the HIGHER your chances are for booking up! This is why we’ve […]

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April 27, 2020

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Remember the Coronavirus?

Remember the Coronavirus? This is what we will all be saying in a few months from now! Technology is amazing in a lot of ways! We are able to contact people all across the world in a matter of seconds and see their faces. We can even be anywhere in the world in 30 hours […]

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March 16, 2020

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Hey friends! We figured we’d take a small step back today and share a little bit with you all about who we are!! As with every aspect of our business, for us, this is more about the relationship and the people than us just dumping a ton of helpful content out into the world! 😉 […]

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March 2, 2020

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This is Luke’s story of how we had to quit something good, to start something great! Some of you may not know that Luke was in Nursing school before we got into business together! We took the leap and went full time, and our parachute didn’t open right away. Now, we are soaring- and we […]

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February 17, 2020

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I cannot wait to chat soon!