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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

We had a double header wedding weekend this past weekend, and OH was it worth it! You got to see Amy & Zach’s wedding here on the blog yesterday, and today we get to share a glimpse into Gabby and Adam’s wedding day! 

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September 7, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Ohh you guys, we are so excited to be sharing these photos with you today! On Saturday, we had the total honor and privilege to photograph the wedding day of two super sweet people! We’ve been planning this wedding day for a while, and it’s been a long time coming for Amy & Zach, too!!

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September 6, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Woo!! This post has been in the works for a few months now! We are so excited to be announcing fall mini sessions yet again this year! We offered fall mini’s last fall, and we were overwhelmed by the amount of people who wanted to book… which made me super excited to offer them again this year! 

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September 5, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Hi friends!! Last week I shared Part One of what being a bride in June taught me as a wedding photographer, and I have just a few more things to highlight about what I learned! In case you missed part one of this series, you can read that right here… and here are the last few things I learned! 

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September 1, 2016

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Happy Wednesday!! Today I’m sharing a few quick tips with you about something I love a whole lot… organization. It makes me smile to even type that, because I SO have not always been this way!

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August 31, 2016

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A little while back, I shared a few tips Luke and I have learned about how to plan an amazing, fun, and totally non-stressful wedding morning! We are so passionate about helping our brides AND other brides create wedding days that are smooth, fun and simple… days that are designed with three main goals in mind!

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August 30, 2016

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I cannot wait to chat soon!