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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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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

David Davis Mansion engagement session with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington engagement photos, Illinois wedding photographers, IL Wedding photographers

Hey friends, and welcome back to the blog!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers. We are so excited to be sharing Hannah and Samuel’s darling David Davis Mansion engagement photos right here on the blog today! As photographers who have lived in or near Bloomington-Normal for years, we have always known of […]

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October 22, 2020

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fall Five Willows Wedding in Sullivan IN photographed by Illinois and Indiana wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hey friends, and welcome back to the blog! If you’re new around here, we’d love to introduce ourselves! 🙂 We are Caitlin & Luke- Sullivan, IN Wedding Photographers, and we are so thrilled to be sharing a brand new wedding with you all right here on the blog today! While we were up north shooting […]

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October 15, 2020

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Fall Pilcher Park Nature Center wedding photographed by Illinois wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography, Joliet IL wedding photographers, Illinois wedding day

Hey friends, it’s Caitlin & Luke- Homer Glen, IL Wedding Photographers! We are so excited to be sharing a gorgeous fall wedding with you all right here on the blog today! We had the huge honor of getting to photograph Becca and Sean’s stunner of a wedding just a few days ago, and we could […]

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October 14, 2020

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Fall anniversary session at Bloomfield Barn in Chrisman IL with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois anniversary portraits

Hi friends, and welcome back to the blog!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Chrisman, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing the sweetest session for our couple Jessica and Nick! We had the absolute best time taking these photos together at the most gorgeous venue… and would you just look at […]

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October 12, 2020

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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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