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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!
There’s something truly special about capturing the bond between two people in love! Whether we’re photographing newly engaged couples, celebrating anniversaries, or documenting everyday romance, the right poses can turn good photos into cherished memories. We find that photographing couples well involves understanding the unique dynamic between two people and helping them show their real […]
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May 25, 2025
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When the perfect shot meets a smooth editing process, fantastic results follow! Having the right tools is key to bringing those images to life. For photographers who spend countless hours editing, the laptop chosen can truly shape the creative experience, making the difference between an efficient workflow and frustrating technical hurdles. Looking ahead to 2025, […]
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May 19, 2025
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With over 2 million couples getting engaged each year in the US, and a large majority (77%) opting for engagement photos, how can we make our engagement photography truly shine in a vibrant sea of images? The wedding photography market is valued at an impressive $23.36 billion in 2024 and continues to grow! This makes […]
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May 17, 2025
I don’t know about where you guys live, but where we’re at here in Illinois, we woke up to the prettiest little snowstorm on Sunday morning, and we were a littleee happy about it! I have always ESPECIALLY loved the snow, and you usually won’t catch me complaining much about it being cold! We knew we had to head out for just a few minutes of photos after church on Sunday, and I’m so glad we did…
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December 7, 2016
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Almost a year ago I, Luke, chose to leave the nursing program at Illinois State University with only one semester left until I graduated. Whenever I tell this story, I always make sure to let people know I decided to leave so close to when I was about to finish…
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November 30, 2016
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One thing I was SO excited for once Luke and I got married in June was all of the firsts we’d get to experience together in our first year of marriage! Everything from our first vacation together, our first home together, and of course, our first holidays together as a married couple! Y’all…
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November 29, 2016
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Happy Thanksgiving sweet friends! We have been so very excited for the holidays to arrive this year for so many reasons, but the main reason is that it is our very FIRST married Thanksgiving! It doesn’t get much sweeter than that! Our first Thanksgiving ever together was right after we started dating, by the next Thanksgiving, we were engaged… and now, here we are…
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November 24, 2016
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I feel like a broken record saying all the time how in SHOCK I am that it’s already November… but for real, how on earth did November arrive already?! 2016 has gone by faster than any year I can remember! A sweet friend of mine recently told me that she saw a little pin on Pinterest that said…
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November 4, 2016
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Happy Monday y’all! I don’t know about you guys, but to us it feels like this month is just FLYING by! It must be because October is such a busy work month for us…
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October 17, 2016
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Get in Touch
Cue the confetti! I've officially received your inquiry, and we couldn't be more excited to start this journey with you.
I'm now a full-time mama and a part-time photographer, but all messages will be responded to as soon as I'm able. Thank you for your patience! My average email response time is currently 3-5 days.
I cannot wait to chat soon!
