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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 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

Oh my goodness are we excited to be sharing this gorgeous engagement session with you all today! Happy Tuesday, friends! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin and Luke- Bloomington, IL wedding photographers, and we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing Courtney and Andrew’s gorgeous Ewing Manor engagement photos with you all today! […]

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June 8, 2021

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spring Fransen Nature Area maternity session photographed by IL maternity photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington Illinois maternity session

Hi friends, and happy Thursday! We could not be more excited to be sharing the most gorgeous springtime maternity session with you all today right here on the blog! If you are brand new around here, welcome!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL maternity photographers, and I’ll admit it- we are officially obsessed with […]

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May 27, 2021

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spring Pear Tree Estate wedding photographed by IL wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography, Champaign Illinois wedding day

Happy Thursday, friends! Get ready, because we have another gorgeous wedding day that we get to share with you all right here on the blog today! Ahh! But first, if you’re new around here, let us introduce ourselves first. We are Caitlin & Luke- Champaign, IL wedding photographers, and our team had the total honor […]

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May 20, 2021

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Pear Tree Estate wedding photographed by Champaign IL wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hi friends, and welcome back to the blog!! If you’re new around here, let us first say a big welcome! We are Caitlin & Luke- Champaign, IL wedding photographers, and today we have the total pleasure of sharing Anna and Silas’ stunner of a wedding day with you all! Yay! We truly could not be […]

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May 18, 2021

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Countryside Banquet Facility wedding photographed by Bloomington Illinois wedding photographer Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL wedding day in the spring

Hi friends, and happy Monday! We simply could not be more excited to kick off this brand new week by sharing Laura and Paul’s gorgeous wedding day with you all right here on the blog! Yay!! If you are new around here, let us first say a big welcome!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Peoria, […]

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It is with great JOY and love that we announce the arrival of our sweet son, Grayson Henry! We could not be more excited to welcome our precious, prayed for baby boy to our family. Our little man joined the family close to three weeks ago, and we could not be more smitten! We are […]

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