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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! 

The magic of engagement photography often happens when light and shadow dance together. For every sunset beach proposal or candlelit restaurant moment, photographers face technical challenges that only the right gear can solve. Industry data shows over 70% of engagement sessions happen during “golden hour” or in dimly lit indoor venues. Having the right equipment […]

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April 18, 2025

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Engagement sessions capture the beginning of a couple’s forever story with images they’ll treasure for decades. As photographers, our gear isn’t only equipment—it’s the toolkit that brings these special moments to life. According to The Knot’s 2025 wedding industry report, 87% of couples hire a professional photographer, making it the third most important wedding vendor […]

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April 14, 2025

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The difference between ordinary engagement photos and those that take your breath away often comes down to one thing: posing. While 87% of couples feel awkward in front of the camera, photographers who master advanced posing techniques can transform that discomfort into images that appear effortlessly intimate. With 76% of engaged couples now investing in […]

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April 12, 2025

Happy Monday, everyone! We are so excited to be sharing yet another fun anniversary session for a past bride and groom of ours right here on the blog today. The best! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL anniversary photographers, and we are so honored to have been able to capture this fun fall anniversary […]

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October 4, 2021

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Hi friends, and welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Blog! We are so thrilled to be sharing a gorgeous wedding with you all today… this was such a special one for us to get to photograph! But first, if you are brand new to the blog, welcome- we are Caitlin and Luke, and we […]

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September 27, 2021

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Happy Thursday, friends! We are so thrilled to be sharing a gorgeous summertime engagement session with you all today. Just wait- this one is seriously so special!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL engagement photographers, and we had the most incredible time getting to photograph Alyanna and Jan for their stunning Ewing Manor engagement […]

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September 17, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, everyone! We are Caitlin & Luke- Peoria, IL maternity photographers, and we are so honored to have been able to capture this beautiful maternity session at Pettengill-Morron House Museum! Getting to meet up with Lauren & Baylor for their maternity shoot was such a gift! If you know these two’s story, you know Lauren […]

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September 16, 2021

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Happy Wednesday and welcome to the Caitlin and Luke Blog, friends! Wow, are we SO excited to share this dreamy wedding day with you all today- just wait until you see this one!! But first, if you are new around here, let us introduce ourselves! We are Caitlin & Luke- Wheaton, IL wedding photographers, and […]

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September 15, 2021

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Hi friends! I’ve had so many requests to put together a post with our favorite newborn products and resources since welcoming baby Grayson to our family in April! I love getting to put together things like this, so bear with me- it’s a bit of a long post. But, I hope it is super helpful […]

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August 26, 2021

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