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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! 

Getting those stunning bridal detail shots on a wedding day isn’t just about pointing your camera at pretty things – it’s an art form that requires technical skill, creative vision, and efficient time management. We’ve spent countless hours perfecting these techniques, and we’re sharing our proven approach to capturing the intimate details that tell the […]

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December 24, 2024

Caitlin showing the back of the camera to a bride and groom

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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

Comlara Park Maternity Photos with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois maternity photographers, Hudson IL maternity session

Hi friends, and welcome to the blog!! If you’re new around here, we’d love to introduce ourselves- we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers! We are so excited to be sharing Jen and Joey’s precious maternity photos with you all today! This couple is so special to us, because we have literally been […]

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October 9, 2020

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Fransen Nature Area maternity session by Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL Maternity Photographers, Normal IL Maternity Photographers, Normal IL Maternity session

Hey friends, and welcome back to the blog! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers! We have an overload of gorgeousness to share with you guys in the coming week here on the blog, so get ready… weddings, maternity sessions, engagements, anniversaries and more are ALL heading your […]

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October 8, 2020

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Baby B is due April 2021!!! 💗💙 We could not be more thankful!!! After waiting and praying for far longer than we ever expected, we weren’t sure that this day would ever come. Even if it hadn’t, God STILL would have been good. But somehow, He saw fit to bless us with this gift! We’re […]

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September 30, 2020

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fall wedding at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois wedding photographers, Urbana IL wedding photographers, Mahomet IL wedding photographers

Hey friends, and happy Wednesday! We are so excited to be sharing another gorgeous wedding with you all right here on the blog today… you guys are going to LOVE this one! 🙂 But, if you are new around here, let us first introduce ourselves! 🙂 We are Caitlin & Luke- Mahomet, IL Wedding Photographers. […]

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September 30, 2020

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summer Comlara Park engagement photos in Bloomington Illinois with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington Wedding Photographers, Illinois wedding photographers

Happy Monday, friends!! If you are new around here, we’d love to introduce ourselves… we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! Today on the blog, we get to share a special engagement session with you all, and we couldn’t be more excited!! Meet Emma and Joseph, a sweet 2021 couple of ours! 🙂 […]

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September 28, 2020

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Crestwicke Country Club wedding photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington Illinois Wedding photographers, Illinois husband and wife photo team

Hey friends! Get excited, because we have a stunner of a wedding to get to share with you all today- woohoo! 🙂 In case you are new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke, and we are Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We had the total pleasure of getting to shoot Paige and Logan’s stunner of […]

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September 23, 2020

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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!