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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! 

In a world filled with vibrant colors and super clear images, black and white photography stands out! It is such a timeless nod to the wonderful power of simplicity. When you gently remove those colors, what is left is the true spirit of your subject, raw feelings, striking contrasts, and heartwarming stories that might otherwise […]

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July 12, 2025

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Have you ever wondered why some wedding photographs instantly capture your attention while others fall flat? The key often lies not in expensive gear or technical perfection, but in the thoughtful application of color. As wedding photographers, our ability to understand and work with color can transform ordinary scenes into memorable keepsakes that couples will […]

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July 8, 2025

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Wow, in today’s super visual digital world, engagement photography offers so much more than a pre-wedding tradition! It’s actually a fantastic marketing tool for photographers like us looking to expand our businesses. With couples spending noticeably more on photography services recently compared to previous years, now is an excellent time to refine how we market […]

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July 4, 2025

Arizona Wedding Photographers, Grand Canyon Vlog

Ahh, you guys… when Luke and I realized we’d NEVER posted the vlog we made from our trip to Phoenix earlier in the month, I immediately put it into our blogging schedule for this week! We had the BEST time on our trip to Arizona, and we are so excited to get to share just […]

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February 26, 2018

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How far in advance should you book your wedding photographer

One of the most heartbreaking things as a wedding photographer is having to turn away brides who desperately want to work with us but did not reach out to us soon enough. There’s honestly not much that breaks our hearts more as business-owners than to have to tell a bride who has been engaged for […]

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February 16, 2018

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Monat Distributor Bloomington Normal IL

Well this post is one even I’m surprised to be sharing on the blog today! 😉 I thought a lot about whether I wanted to share this post with our Caitlin & Luke Photography community, and here we are. As y’all hopefully know if you’ve been following us for any length of time, above all else, […]

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February 7, 2018

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Joyful vibrant authentic wedding photography

Hey friends!! We hope you’re having an amazing week so far! We wanted to pop in really fast today and share the answer to one of our MOST frequently asked questions of all time. Are you ready for it? “What’s your photography style?” This question can mean a lot of things, but we’ve found that […]

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January 25, 2018

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Valentine's Day Mini Sessions Bloomington-Normal Illinois

Hey friends, and happy Saturday! We have some fun news to share with you guys today! Are you ready?! You told us you wanted it, so we’re making it happen… we are hosting our first ever Valentine’s Day Mini Sessions in February! ????❄️ Ahh! We are so excited to be offering these to y’all this […]

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January 20, 2018

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Oh sweet goodness… I still can’t even believe I’m sitting down to write this post, guys- I’ll be totally honest! I know I said the same thing in our Best of 2017 Engagements blog post (you can catch that post right here!), but I literally cannot believe the way our 2017 flew by! I feel […]

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January 18, 2018

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I cannot wait to chat soon!