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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
WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2020 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it just made our week, friends!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the FOURTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we […]
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January 13, 2020
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Hi sweet friends! We are so excited to be sharing one of our very favorite posts of the entire YEAR with you all today! Woohoo!! We are sharing our all time FAVORITE images from all of our 2019 weddings with you all today, and this is a special post for us, because this has been […]
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December 20, 2019
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Can you guys even believe it?! We are about to share our LAST wedding of 2019 with you all right here on the blog, and we have no idea how that’s even possible!! This wedding season flew by faster than probably any other season we’ve experienced thus far, and we cannot believe that it’s already […]
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November 19, 2019
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Hey friends and happy Tuesday! We are Caitlin & Luke and we are wedding photographers in Bloomington, IL! Get ready, because we are SO excited to share today’s post with you all… oh my goodness! Emily and Jacob had the most beautiful, sweet wedding day this past Saturday, and it was truly such an honor […]
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November 5, 2019
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Hey friends and Happy Tuesday! Today, we get to share a stunner of a wedding that our sweet team members photographed on Saturday for their amazing couple Sam and Austen! Sam and Austen’s gorgeous wedding photos at The Cannery in Eureka, IL have our whole hearts- isn’t it just so evident from looking at these […]
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October 30, 2019
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Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! You guys know that Tuesdays are the day we get to share Saturday’s beautiful wedding day with you all, and today we are so thrilled to get to share Jenny and Ryland’s gorgeous October wedding day with you all! We first met these two last fall when we shot their […]
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October 29, 2019
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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!
