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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

maternity photos in Ewing Park photographed by Bloomington IL maternity photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hi everyone! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing Diana and Kurt’s darling maternity session with you all today! What a special evening this was with these sweet people! Diana and Kurt are expecting their sweet little girl here in just a little while, and […]

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July 31, 2020

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Carmel IN wedding day photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ritz Charles wedding day

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Carmel, Indiana Wedding Photographers! 🙂 We could not be more excited to be sharing Julia and Dalton’s stunner of a wedding with you all today! We had the total pleasure of traveling to Carmel, Indiana for these two’s beautiful wedding day just a few days ago, and we […]

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July 29, 2020

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sunset engagement session at Comlara Park in Bloomington IL with Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hey friends, and happy Monday! We are Caitlin and Luke, Bloomington IL Wedding Photographers! Is there a better way to start a week than to share a gorgeous engagement session?! We sure don’t think so! 😉 We could not be more thrilled to be sharing Laura and Zach’s darling Comlara Park engagement session with you […]

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July 27, 2020

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, ISU Horticulture Center engagement photos, Bloomington IL engagement session, Bloomington engagement photos

Hey friends! We are so excited to be sharing Jake and Emma’s adorable engagement session with you all today! We had the total honor of getting to be these guys’ engagement session photographers, and these two were such a gift to get to spend some time with the other evening for their Bloomington engagement photos. […]

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July 22, 2020

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first anniversary session at Washington Park Botanical Garden photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, Springfield IL anniversary photos

Happy Tuesday friends! We are so excited to be sharing Sabin and Tyler’s anniversary photos with you all today! These two should be familiar faces around here by now… our team photographed their beautiful engagement session and wedding day last year! Plus, they modeled for a styled shoot we shot last year, too… they’re just […]

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July 10, 2020

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Washington Park Botanical Gardens engagement photos, Springfield IL engagement session, summer Washington Park Botanical Gardens engagement photos with casual attire

Hey friends, and happy Monday! What better way is there to start off a new week than getting to share another gorgeous engagement session?! We had the most amazing time getting to hang out with these two cuties for their Washington Park Botanical Garden engagement photos the other evening! I’ve known Morgan for years, so […]

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