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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! 

Starting a wedding photography business shouldn’t require taking out a second mortgage. While scrolling through photography forums, you’ll often see gear lists totaling $10,000 or more – but here’s the surprising truth: you can capture stunning wedding photos with a thoughtfully chosen kit that costs a fraction of that price! The key is knowing where […]

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April 1, 2025

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Have you ever stood in front of a wall of cameras, feeling overwhelmed by choices? You’re not alone. With Canon offering dozens of models across multiple series, finding the perfect match can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But here’s the good news – I’ve spent years working with canon cameras and […]

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March 28, 2025

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When the sun dips below the horizon, a wedding transforms into something magical. The soft glow of string lights, the shimmer of candlelight on faces, and the intimate atmosphere of evening celebrations create perfect moments waiting to be captured. Nighttime wedding photography isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s an opportunity to create breathtaking images that tell […]

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March 25, 2025

When we first became Canon Professional Service (CPS) members, we were overwhelmed! (Here is a post that explains more about the memberships) There wasn’t much guidance on what we needed to do and we felt pretty insecure sending in our gear! Now, a few years later we feel so confident sending in our gear every […]

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September 4, 2024

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to our blog! We are so excited to be sharing a beautiful engagement session with you all today. But before we dive in, let us first introduce ourselves to those of you who are new to our blog! We are Caitlin and Luke, and we are Bloomington Illinois wedding photographers! […]

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March 30, 2022

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Hi again, everyone! And welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog. Wow am I excited to share this sweet session with you all today- let’s dive right in! But first, I’d love to quickly introduce us to any of you who may be new to the Caitlin and Luke Blog! We are Caitlin […]

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March 30, 2022

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Hello friends, and welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog today! My goodness am I excited to be sharing this sweet maternity session with you all- let’s do it! Before we dive in, though, I always love to introduce us to those of you who are new to the Caitlin and Luke Blog. […]

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Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog! We are sharing a beautiful, snowy couples session with you all today, and I am so excited for you to see it. Before we dive in, I’d first love to introduce ourselves in case you are new to our blog! So, hello! We are […]

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February 24, 2022

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WeddingWire Couples Choice Winner

WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2022 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it truly made our week!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the SIXTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we are so […]

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