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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 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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Table of ContentsIntroduction to an Engagement Photography WorkflowPre-Session PreparationThe Engagement ShootPost-Session ManagementPhoto Selection and EditingFinal Delivery to ClientsMarketing and Portfolio BuildingStreamlining Your Workflow with TechnologyCustomizing Your Workflow Over TimeConclusion: Your Workflow Evolution Introduction to an Engagement Photography Workflow Experience definitely shows that the difference between chaos and consistency in engagement photography involves more than talent […]

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May 12, 2025

Ohh you guys, this is going to be a fun one! Hi and happy Tuesday! On Saturday, we got to photograph the last wedding we had booked for October, and oh was it a precious day. I still remember the first time I sat down with Traci and Drew at Gloria Jeans last fall…

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November 1, 2016

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What a week we’ve had so far! On Sunday, we got to go to church before taking it easy at home and recovering from a super busy weekend. Then we headed off to two shoots, one of which you’ll get to see on the blog tomorrow….

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October 25, 2016

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We had such a fun double header wedding weekend on Saturday and Sunday! Double headers are super crazy and take a TON to prepare for… 

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October 19, 2016

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On Saturday, we had the amazing opportunity to travel up to Kincaid, Illinois to celebrate with Melissa and Tim… it was FINALLY their gorgeous wedding day! It had been cloudy back home all morning, but as we got closer to Kincaid…

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October 18, 2016

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All last week, we were anticipating rain on Saturday for Jade and Justin’s wedding. We were totally prepared for it, too… we grabbed extra umbrellas, I packed my Hunter rain boots in the car…

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October 4, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

It’s officially Tuesday… which means it’s time to share a peek into this past weekend’s wedding! And oh was this a fun day. Luke and I had never shot at The Castle Theatre until this weekend, and I think it’s safe to say we’ll be wanting to do it again soon!

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September 13, 2016

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