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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

Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

On Monday, we got to do something we’ve never gotten to do before… Luke and I traveled to Chicago for an anniversary session for the sweetest couple EVER, Madison and Brad…

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October 5, 2016

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All last week, we were anticipating rain on Saturday for Jade and Justin’s wedding. We were totally prepared for it, too… we grabbed extra umbrellas, I packed my Hunter rain boots in the car…

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October 4, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

Happy October you guys! Can you even believe it’s October 3rd already?! How did that even happen?? We are back at it after a super fun weekend together…

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October 3, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

I don’t know about you guys, but I cannot believe that September has already almost come and gone! I feel like this past month has just flown by, for a variety of reasons… we shot Amy + Zach’s weddingGabby + Adam’s weddingHeather + Blake’s wedding, a ton of adorable engagement sessions, took a trip to Kansas for a weekend, and lots more. No wonder the month has flown by!!

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September 29, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

Not only did Saturday include the sweetest engagement session EVER with Kayla + Phil… but it also included a gorgeous anniversary session for Megan and Brett! This shoot was so special to me too because Megan and Brett are actually in a couples’ small group with Luke and I! 

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September 28, 2016

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When you get to photograph a friend’s engagement photos and shoot their wedding, it’s special… but when that friend was also your ROOMMATE, it’s even more special! Kayla was one of my 9 (yes, nine!!) roommates last year, so I was over the moon excited to shoot her engagement session!! 

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September 27, 2016

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