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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

casual sunset Comlara Park engagement photos with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington-Normal IL wedding photographers, summer engagement session in Comlara Park

Happy Friday, friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are SO excited to be sharing this darling engagement session with you all right here on the blog today! We photographed this sweet engagement session at Comlara Park right here in Bloomington Normal, and we could not have loved our time […]

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September 18, 2020

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pregnancy announcement at Washington Park Botanical Gardens with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Springfield IL anniversary photographers

Hi everyone, and welcome to our blog! We are Caitlin & Luke- Springfield, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing some very special photos right here on the blog today! This was, hands down, one of the most special things we’ve ever had the privilege of getting to photograph, and I […]

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September 17, 2020

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington Wedding Photographers, Illinois Wedding Photographer, Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington Wedding Photos

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so very excited to be sharing Morgan and Tyler’s stunning wedding day with you all today here on the blog! Yay!! Morgan and Tyler have been such a joy to work with from the very moment they first reached out to […]

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September 16, 2020

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sunset engagement session at Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe with IL wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Glencoe, IL Wedding Photographers! We had such an incredible time getting to photograph Kristen and Dominik’s Chicago Botanic Garden Engagement Session just recently, and we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing our very favorite images from their wedding day right here on the blog today! The best!! […]

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September 14, 2020

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Fransen Nature Area engagement photos, Normal IL engagement portraits

Hey friends!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers. We are so excited to be sharing Andrea and Beau’s darling engagement session with you all today- you guys are going to just LOVE these two!! Andrea and Beau’s Fransen Nature Area engagement session was such a total dream to photograph. Plus, they brought […]

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September 3, 2020

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Idlewild Country Club wedding photos, Flossmoor IL wedding photographers, Bloomington IL wedding photography team

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Flossmoor, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing Jessica and Justin’s gorgeous Idlewild Country Club wedding photos with you all today! Woohoo! Jessica and Justin have been such a joy to work with from the very moment they became a Caitlin and Luke Couple, […]

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