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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! 

When I first started pricing my wedding photography services, I made the classic mistake most beginners do—I looked at what others charged and undercut them to get bookings. Fast forward three years and I was drowning in work but barely making ends meet. Sound familiar? The global wedding photography market is projected to grow from […]

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March 17, 2025

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Indoor wedding photography isn’t about simply working around tricky conditions—it’s about embracing what makes these spaces special! From the soft glow of candlelit receptions to the intimate energy of a bride getting ready in a cozy hotel suite, indoor settings offer a depth and richness that outdoor locations can’t always match. Over the years, we’ve […]

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March 15, 2025

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Imagine wrapping up a beautiful wedding shoot, confident you’ve captured every meaningful glance and joyful tear—only to realize later that your files are gone. It’s every photographer’s nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be your reality! Whether you’re navigating the challenges of a rainy-day wedding, dialing in the best camera settings for a poorly lit […]

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March 11, 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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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!