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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

The Spark Retreat

Hey everyone!! We hope your week has been off to a wonderful start so far. We are SO excited to be able to announce the official dates and pricing for The Spark Retreat, the workshop we’re hosting in April with our friend Rachael Schirano! In case you missed our very first post about this brand new […]

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November 1, 2017

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Oh guys, I’m not even entirely sure where to start with talking about the sweet day we’re about to share with you all! Wow. We have known Jess and Jordan for about a year now, and we initially started chatting with them last summer about their October wedding! From the instant we actually met in […]

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November 1, 2017

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Happy Monday y’all! Nothing like starting off your week with a beautiful fall engagement, right? 🙂 Last week, Luke and I had the total joy of getting to meet up with our sweet new friends Lauren and Ryan for their sunrise engagement session at Comlara Park here in Bloomington! We’ve been chatting with Lauren and […]

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October 30, 2017

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Hey friends! We are so excited to be sharing yet another sweet engagement session with you guys today! We met up with Rachel and Kyle last week and had the best time exploring downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock for their engagement session! Rachel inquired with us over the summer, and right away, Luke and I […]

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October 26, 2017

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Oh friends… this is a wedding day that Luke and I have been looking forward to for a LONG, long time now. Back in the Spring of 2016, before Luke and I were even married, guys, we began chatting with Erika and Marty about their October 2017 wedding. Sitting here and writing this post now, […]

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October 25, 2017

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Happy Tuesday friends! This past weekend, we had the total pleasure of shooting a double-header! While we’re still feeling a little sleepy from the busy weekend we had, our hearts are still full of a lot of joy because we got to celebrate with TWO incredible couples on Friday and Saturday, and it was truly […]

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October 24, 2017

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