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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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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, Lacon Illinois wedding photographers, Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom Wedding photos, Donovan Park Wedding photos

Hey friends, and Happy Tuesday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Peoria IL wedding photographers! Get ready, because we’re about to share a wedding with you all that is incredibly close to our hearts!! This sweet bride you see in these images is our business’ precious Lifestyle Photographer, Tori… and she got married on Saturday!!! We […]

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August 27, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Fransen Nature Area Engagement, Normal IL Engagement, Illinois Engagement session

Hey friends, and happy Monday! We are thrilled to share yet another gorgeous engagement session with you all over here on the blog! Can you tell it’s engagement session season?! I had the total privilege of spending part of my night just a few days ago with these sweet people, Morgan and Kyle! These guys […]

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August 27, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Lincoln Park Zoo Nature Boardwalk Engagement Photos, Chicago IL engagement photos, Chicago engagement, Lincoln Park Zoo engagement photos

Hey friends, and Happy Monday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Chicago IL Wedding Photographers. We are so thrilled to get to share our precious couple Alexis and Brock’s darling Chicago engagement session with you all today here on the blog!! If you are looking for Summer engagement photo ideas for your own session, check these guys […]

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August 23, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor Engagement, Bloomington IL Engagement Session, Bloomington-Normal Engagement Photos

Hey friends, and happy Friday! We told you all to get ready for the gorgeousness that was going to be packing the blog over the next few days, and we weren’t kidding!! 😉 Today, it’s Jenny and Chris’ turn, and we just cannot wait to introduce you guys to these two!! Jenny and Chris have […]

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August 23, 2019

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Hey friends, and happy Thursday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Milwaukee Wedding Photographers! Get ready, because we’re about to share a whole bunch of gorgeous engagement sessions with you all over the course of these next few days, and we cannot even wait!! First up today is Lily and David’s gorgeous Milwaukee engagement session… can […]

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August 22, 2019

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We are Caitlin & Luke, Bloomington IL Wedding Photographers! Oh friends, get ready… because you are about to enjoy one heck of a massive blog post, FILLED to the brim with our very favorite images from this weekend’s wedding with Nicole and Trey! Wow, are we SO excited for you guys to get to see […]

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