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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

A Day in The Life of a Photographer

Happy Wednesday friends! It’s high time we sat down and wrote a post on this, because SO many people have asked us what our day-to-day normal routine looks like during the weeks. “So… what do you do all day?!” is a question we get more often than you might think- ha! Spoiler alert, weddings only […]

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November 29, 2017

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How to pick your wedding details

It never fails… One of our favorite parts of all the weddings we get to see is the details. You can tell SO much about a couple, their taste and their personalities from the details they select for their wedding day! Whether it’s the shoes the bride picked out or the decorations on the tables at the reception, each detail tells a story. What’s even better is when the details tell the story of the RELATIONSHIP of the couple…

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November 27, 2017

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Black Friday Wedding Photography Deal

Hey friends! We hope you all had a phenomenal Thanksgiving filled with plenty of good food, time with your loved ones, and let’s be real… maybe a nap or two. 😉 And… surprise! You read that right- we are officially hosting our first ever Black Friday Special! Woohoo! We are so thankful for our incredible […]

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November 24, 2017

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Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! We are so grateful for each and every one of you who follows along on this little journey of life and business with us! We have had such an amazing year and we know that we have so much to be thankful for this year. This year has been far from perfect, and […]

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November 23, 2017

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Winter Mini Sessions Bloomington Normal Illinois

Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! 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 Winter Mini Sessions in Januray! ❤️❄️ Ahh! We are so excited to be offering these to y’all this year! […]

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November 21, 2017

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Wedding Day Timeline Tips

Oh, wedding day timelines. Friends, if there’s something that can make or break your wedding day, it is this! One of my favorite sayings is that “those who fail to plan, plan to fail,” and we think this is incredibly true when it comes to wedding days. If you go into your wedding day just […]

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November 20, 2017

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