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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! 

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September 6, 2025

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Taking that leap from natural light photography to off-camera flash can feel like a big step, but you’re already closer than you think! Every time you’ve wanted more control over light or dreamed of creating those lovely, deep portraits you see, that’s what off-camera flash helps you with. The photography community has fully embraced this […]

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August 31, 2025

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Table of ContentsEnhancing Client Communication: The Photographer’s Guide to GrowthReal Progress Examples: Photographers Who Transformed Their Business Through CommunicationCreating the Groundwork: Setting Clear ExpectationsThe 5-Step Client Communication FrameworkThe Practice of Mindful Listening and UnderstandingLeveraging Technology for Smooth CommunicationMeasuring Communication Progress: Key Performance MetricsAdjusting to Feedback and Ongoing ImprovementHandling Challenging Conversations with Grace Enhancing Client Communication: […]

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August 22, 2025

Caitlin and Luke Photography, Humiston Woods Nature Preserve Anniversary Photos, Pontiac IL Anniversary photos, Illinois anniversary photographers, anniversary session, anniversary photos

Hey friends, and happy Wednesday! We are so excited to be sharing this darling anniversary session with you all today! Meet our sweet new friends Jenna and Daniel! Jenna emailed us a little while back about the possibility of scheduling an anniversary session with Luke and I, and after reading her precious inquiry message, we […]

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November 13, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel Wedding Photos, Bloomington IL wedding photographers, Illinois Wedding Photographers, fall wedding in Bloomington IL

Hey friends and happy Tuesday! Hasn’t it been a fun week on the blog around here already?! Oh my goodness gracious! Today, we get to share Kelsey and Kevin’s stunner of a wedding day with you all, and gosh are we excited about it! Kelsey and Kevin have been nothing but incredible to work with […]

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November 12, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Comlara Park Engagement Session, Bloomington-Normal Engagement Session, Illinois engagement portraits

Hey friends, and Happy Monday! We are so excited to share this darling engagement session with you all on this snowy day! Illinois is getting a whole bunch of snow today, which is so fun… and it’s so funny that we’re blogging this session today, because just a day or two before Krysten and Ryan’s […]

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November 11, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Allerton Park and Retreat Center Engagement Photos, Monticello Illinois Engagement photos, Illinois engagement photos, Monticello IL engagement

Hi sweet friends!! We hope you all have had such a wonderful week so far and that you’re staying warm! It got COLD here in Illinois all of a sudden, my goodness! Today, we’re so thrilled to get to share another beautiful fall engagement session at Allerton Park and Retreat Center that our fantastic team members […]

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November 8, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel Wedding Photos, Ewing Manor Wedding Photos, Bloomington IL wedding photographers

Hey friends and happy Tuesday! We are Caitlin & Luke and we are wedding photographers in Bloomington, IL! Get ready, because we are SO excited to share today’s post with you all… oh my goodness! Emily and Jacob had the most beautiful, sweet wedding day this past Saturday, and it was truly such an honor […]

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November 5, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Fabyan Forest Preserve Engagement Photos, Geneva IL Engagement photos, Illinois wedding photographers, Illinois engagement photos

Hey friends, and happy Thursday! We’re Caitlin & Luke, St. Charles IL wedding photographers. Wow has the blog been absolutely packed lately with a whole bunch of gorgeousness… weddings, engagements and more galore! We have had the best fall getting to spend so much time with our amazing couples, and this session was no exception […]

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October 31, 2019

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I cannot wait to chat soon!