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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! 

Have you ever stood in front of a wall of cameras, feeling overwhelmed by choices? You’re not alone. With Canon offering dozens of models across multiple series, finding the perfect match can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But here’s the good news – I’ve spent years working with canon cameras and […]

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March 28, 2025

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When the sun dips below the horizon, a wedding transforms into something magical. The soft glow of string lights, the shimmer of candlelight on faces, and the intimate atmosphere of evening celebrations create perfect moments waiting to be captured. Nighttime wedding photography isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s an opportunity to create breathtaking images that tell […]

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March 25, 2025

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The landscape of photography has dramatically evolved, with Canon’s mirrorless lineup now standing at the forefront of innovation. In 2025, photographers face an exciting yet potentially overwhelming array of options as Canon continues to refine its mirrorless technology. Whether you’re capturing once-in-a-lifetime wedding moments or documenting everyday memories, finding the perfect camera that balances performance, […]

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March 22, 2025

When we first became Canon Professional Service (CPS) members, we were overwhelmed! (Here is a post that explains more about the memberships) There wasn’t much guidance on what we needed to do and we felt pretty insecure sending in our gear! Now, a few years later we feel so confident sending in our gear every […]

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September 4, 2024

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Hey friends and happy Tuesday! Hasn’t it been a fun week on the blog around here already?! Oh my goodness gracious! Today, we get to share Kelsey and Kevin’s stunner of a wedding day with you all, and gosh are we excited about it! Kelsey and Kevin have been nothing but incredible to work with […]

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November 12, 2019

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Happy Wednesday, friends! We hope your week has been incredible so far and that you’ve been productive, regardless of if you’ve been planning your wedding or running a killer business! As you probably have seen on Caitlin’s Instagram, she is in Dallas for the week for a photography workshop! But, Luke is holding down the […]

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March 22, 2017

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We recommend using a desktop computer and using Control + F or Command + F to search through these questions! How do you not get ghosted? How do you handle health insurance? Especially as someone who is starting out? How do you become indexed better on google? when I google your business you have several […]

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I cannot wait to chat soon!