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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

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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Hey friends!! If you’re new to the blog, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so happy you guys are here! We are super excited to be sharing this super adorable post with you all today! A few weeks ago, we had the total honor of getting to capture some […]

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October 23, 2020

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