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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 Engagement Session

Y’all… this weekend was something else! On Friday morning, Luke left for the weekend, so he had a busy weekend hanging out with his awesome family and getting some much deserved relaxation time! 

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September 26, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

One of our most frequently asked questions involves how Luke and I work together! We totally understand where the question is coming from… after all, not many couples are in business together before they’re even engaged, much less married! (I know… we were a little nuts!)

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September 23, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

Hi everyone! It’s Luke writing today’s blog post! I know I don’t write a lot, and that is because Cait has an awesome gift for it. It is really awesome to see that talent at work on a daily basis! 

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September 21, 2016

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Whew, did we have a whirlwind weekend together! As you saw here on the blog yesterday, we kicked off a mini work trip with a drive to Springfield for Carli and Cody’s engagement collection, which was truly THE best way to start off our trip! Goodness did we love our time with these guys!! You can see more of that post HERE… trust me when I tell you that you do not want to miss this engagement session…

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September 20, 2016

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The blog has just been FULL of engagement shoots lately, hasn’t it?! Goodness gracious! That’s fall for you! Our calendar is so packed full with engagement sessions and we love it… fall truly is the perfect time for these sweet sessions! 

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September 19, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

This week has been quite the week for us!! We shot a wedding last weekend and had the best time… And we also snuck in an engagement session on Sunday morning, too! We had the best time meeting one of our very last 2016 couples!! 

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September 16, 2016

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I cannot wait to chat soon!