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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

Oh BOY! 💙 Baby B is a boy!!! Grayson Henry, you are SO loved already… we cannot wait to meet you in just a few short months!! We just cannot believe we’re going to have a son, and we are counting down the days until we get to meet our little guy in April!⁣I’ve TOTALLY […]

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November 24, 2020

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Fall wedding in Illinois at the Crestwicke Country Club photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington wedding photographers, IL Wedding photographers

Hi friends, and welcome back to the blog!! If you are new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! Welcome- we’re so glad you are here, and we’re SO excited to be sharing a little peek into Lauren and Jon’s beautiful wedding day! Lauren and Jon were married just a few […]

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November 18, 2020

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Fall wedding at Pear Tree Estate photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL wedding photographers, Champaign IL wedding photographers, Illinois wedding photographers

Hi friends, and happy Tuesday! If you’re new around here, welcome to the blog!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Champaign, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are SO excited to be sharing images from Justine and Dwaine’s GORGEOUS Pear Tree Estate wedding day right here on the blog today! There is so much about this special […]

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November 18, 2020

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Ewing Manor Wedding Photos at Vrooman Mansion and DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington IL photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL Wedding photographers, Illinois wedding photographers, Bloomington IL Wedding

Hey friends, and happy Wednesday! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers. We are so excited to be sharing the first of our beautiful November weddings with you all right here on the blog today- yay!! Krysten and Ryan should be familiar faces, as you’ll recognize them from their beautiful fall engagement session […]

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November 11, 2020

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Fall Lake Bloomington anniversary portraits with Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL wedding photographers, IL anniversary portraits, Bloomington IL anniversary session

Hey friends, and happy Monday! Welcome back to the blog! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We are SO excited to be sharing Meagan and Carter’s adorable anniversary photos with you guys today… we are BIG fans of these two cuties! These guys should be familiar faces […]

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November 9, 2020

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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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