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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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The Caitlin & Luke Blog has been retired for now! Feel free to browse the blog's archives to view lovely weddings, sweet families, and personal posts dating all the way back to 2011. Xoxo! 

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Choosing the right camera for wedding photography isn’t just about having expensive gear – it’s about having reliable tools that help us deliver stunning images to our couples. As wedding photographers, we’ve learned that having the right equipment makes all the difference when capturing everything from tender first looks to packed dance floors. Professional wedding […]

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December 21, 2024

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Starting out as a second shooter at weddings can feel overwhelming. Between managing gear, coordinating with the lead photographer, and capturing crucial moments, there’s a lot to handle. But don’t worry – we’ve helped train dozens of second shooters over the years, and we’re here to share everything you need to know to excel in […]

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December 10, 2024

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Let’s dive into an honest look at what it really means to be a wedding photographer. After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve experienced every high and low this career can throw at you. Whether you’re considering making the switch to wedding photography or just curious about what we do, this guide will give […]

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December 7, 2024

fall anniversary portraits in Fransen Nature Area with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Normal IL anniversary portraits, Illinois anniversary session

Hey friends, and welcome back to the blog! If you’re new around here, let us first say hello!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are SO excited to be sharing Kylie and Evan’s adorable anniversary photos with you all here on the blog today! You might remember these two cuties […]

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November 6, 2020

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Hey friends, and welcome back to the blog!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers, and we could not be more excited to be sharing our dear friends Abbey & Colton’s maternity photos with you guys here on the blog today! Yay!! If you’ve been following us for a little while, these two […]

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November 3, 2020

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Fall engagement portraits at Fransen Nature Area with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Normal IL Wedding photographers, IL wedding photographers

Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! We are so excited to be sharing yet another darling engagement session with you all today… just wait until you see this one! Yay! If you are new around here, hello! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers. We had the total honor of getting to photograph Jenny […]

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November 2, 2020

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Hunter Creek Farm Wedding in Barrington IL photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL Wedding photographers, Illinois wedding photographers, Bloomington IL Wedding

Hi friends, and welcome back to the blog! We are so excited to be sharing the second of two gorgeous wedding days that we got to photograph this weekend… what a special, fun weekend it was! First of all, if you’re new around here, we’d love to introduce ourselves- we are Caitlin & Luke- Peoria, […]

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October 29, 2020

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The Old Rugged Barn Wedding photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois wedding photographers, Towanda IL wedding photographers

Welcome back to the blog, friends! We are so excited to be sharing the first of two gorgeous weddings we got to shoot this past weekend! But first, if you are new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We had the total honor of being Kaitlyn and Matt’s engagement and […]

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October 28, 2020

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Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing Anna and Silas’ adorable Comlara Park engagement photos with you all right here on the blog today! Anna and Silas have been a part of the Caitlin & Luke Family for a few months now, and […]

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October 27, 2020

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I cannot wait to chat soon!