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I'm a luxury photographer serving brides & mothers who desire a stress-free & joyful photography experience that allows them to enjoy each special season... and to 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! 

Table of ContentsIntroduction, Rediscovering Film PhotographyWhy Film Cameras Possess Lasting AppealSearch Intent, What Makes a Camera the “Best” for Film Photography?Understanding Film Camera Types and FormatsTop New Film Cameras for Modern PhotographersExploring the Market, Best Used and Vintage Film CamerasBest Compact Film Cameras for Everyday UseBest Medium Format Film Cameras for Detailed ImagesDiving into Luxury, […]

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November 14, 2025

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Have you noticed how much families appreciate those multi-generational photos that capture everyone together! Getting three generations, twenty-plus cheerful faces, and not one person blinking in a single frame can feel like a big accomplishment in photography! Having photographed many extended families over several years, we’ve put together a dependable approach that consistently creates wonderful […]

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November 9, 2025

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Your baby’s first weeks truly are a whirlwind of gentle sighs, tiny yawns, and cozy snuggles! These special times deserve to be held onto with the thoughtfulness and care that only professional newborn photography Peoria IL can provide. Families everywhere understand the irreplaceable value of preserving these first memories through thoughtful photography, with the global […]

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November 1, 2025

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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September 2, 2020

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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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first anniversary portraits with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor anniversary portraits, Illinois anniversary portraits

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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