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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 looked at a great portrait photograph and wondered what the photographer used to create that perfect blend of sharp subject and dreamy background? The secret often lies not in the camera body, but in the lens choice. Finding the best lens for portraits can transform your photography from amateur snapshots to professional-quality […]
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April 7, 2025
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Have you ever noticed how the right camera seems to transform not only your photos, but your entire creative experience? As we move deeper into 2025, Canon continues to innovate their lineup, creating cameras that blend cutting-edge technology with the reliability photographers have trusted for decades. Whether you’re capturing once-in-a-lifetime wedding instant or exploring breathtaking […]
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April 4, 2025
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Starting a wedding photography business shouldn’t require taking out a second mortgage. While scrolling through photography forums, you’ll often see gear lists totaling $10,000 or more – but here’s the surprising truth: you can capture stunning wedding photos with a thoughtfully chosen kit that costs a fraction of that price! The key is knowing where […]
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April 1, 2025
If you’ve been reading our blog for a while now, and you don’t know that I am absolutely OBSESSED with fall, I would be so surprised!! Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons…
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October 14, 2016
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Every fall, Luke and I have a tradition that we now have decided to make time for every single year… and last week, we got the chance to take a little time out of a busy work day to make it happen…
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October 6, 2016
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Whew, did we have a whirlwind weekend together! As you saw here on the blog yesterday, we kicked off a mini work trip with a drive to Springfield for Carli and Cody’s engagement collection, which was truly THE best way to start off our trip! Goodness did we love our time with these guys!! You can see more of that post HERE… trust me when I tell you that you do not want to miss this engagement session…
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September 20, 2016
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It was Christmas Eve 2015. We were at my family’s house (The Bachtold’s), enjoying the night together. We were talking about goals and what we wanted to do in life, and my dad said something that stuck with me: “Set your paths on a long term goal. Make decisions based on where you want to be in 20 years.”
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September 8, 2016
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Woo!! This post has been in the works for a few months now! We are so excited to be announcing fall mini sessions yet again this year! We offered fall mini’s last fall, and we were overwhelmed by the amount of people who wanted to book… which made me super excited to offer them again this year!
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September 5, 2016
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Hi you guys, and happy hump day! Last week, Luke and I had the incredible opportunity to travel to the mountains in Tennessee for a week with my family. We drove about half a day to get there (with multiple stops for sweet cream vanilla cold brew at Starbucks and Chick Fil A for lunch, of course!), and it was completely worth it. This cabin is so special to me and my family, and it was amazing to be able to bring Luke along this year!
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August 3, 2016
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