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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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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

Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor Engagement Portraits, Bloomington IL engagement photos

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We are so very excited to be sharing another gorgeous engagement session right here on the blog today- and this is one we shot at one of our all time favorite locations here in Bloomington, the gorgeous Ewing Manor! We had the best time […]

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September 1, 2020

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Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We are so excited to be sharing Megan and Johann’s gorgeous Ewing Manor anniversary photos with you all today! By now, these two should be familiar faces around the blog… we have photographed their engagement session and their wedding day throughout the past few […]

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August 27, 2020

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sunset engagement photos at Ewing Manor photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor Engagement Photos, Illinois engagement session

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We had the absolute pleasure of getting to photograph our sweet 2021 couple’s engagement photos at one of our favorite locations in Bloomington- the gorgeous Ewing Manor! Kristen and Brad have been a part of the Caitlin & Luke Couple Family for quite some […]

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August 27, 2020

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Caitlin and Luke Photography_ Allerton Park Engagemnet session, Monticello IL wedding photographers_Allerton Park engagement photos with couple in the garden

Hey friends! We are are Caitlin & Luke- Monticello, IL Wedding Photographers! We are so excited to be sharing Kailee and Blake’s stunner of an engagement session with you all today! These two have been a part of the Caitlin & Luke Couple lineup for a few months now, so we were so incredibly excited […]

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portraits of bride and groom by Caitlin and Luke Photography, St. Michael's Church wedding, Fort Loramie OH wedding photographers, church wedding, Ohio wedding photographers

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Fort Loramie, OH Wedding Photographers! 🙂 We had the absolute honor of getting to be Megan and Tyler’s wedding photographers, and we cannot believe their wedding day has already come and gone! It feels like just yesterday that Megan reached out to us for the very first time, […]

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Caitlin and Luke Photography | The Warehouse on State wedding, Peoria IL wedding photographers, Illinois wedding photographers, IL wedding day

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Peoria, IL Wedding Photographers! We had the total honor of being Lauren and Carl’s wedding photographers for their stunner of a wedding day this past weekend, and today we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing a peek into their big day right here on our blog! Lauren […]

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