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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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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

It’s FRIDAY! Are y’all as ready for this weekend as I am?! We have a fun weekend ahead of us… our plans include a movie night tonight, hosting a bridal shower tomorrow, time with family, church and even meeting with a brand new 2017 bride on Sunday! Ah!

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August 12, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Hi you guys! We hope your weeks are off to an incredible start! We got to shoot Jenna and Stuart’s wedding and had THE best day! I’m sure you’ve seen us going crazy on Instagram posting all about their day… from Jenna’s stunning ballgown to the bouquets! We love brides who are all about the details!

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August 9, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Hi you guys, and happy hump day! Last week, Luke and I had the incredible opportunity to travel to the mountains in Tennessee for a week with my family. We drove about half a day to get there (with multiple stops for sweet cream vanilla cold brew at Starbucks and Chick Fil A for lunch, of course!), and it was completely worth it. This cabin is so special to me and my family, and it was amazing to be able to bring Luke along this year!  

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August 3, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Ohh my goodness am I excited to share this wedding with you all today! Last Saturday we had the total pleasure of celebrating along with Lauren, Baylor + their friends and family on their WEDDING day! I’ve been so excited for this wedding since Lauren and Baylor’s snowy engagement session this past winter… I just knew their day would be adorable from how detail oriented Lauren is, and of course the way these two just adore each other. It’s adorable to witness!
 

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July 22, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

This past week, we photographed my friend Emilee and her fiancé Cody! Emilee and I are each other’s maids of honor in our weddings this year, which are only 4 months apart. So, we’ve been really excited to photograph these guys’ engagement session!
 

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July 20, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Y’all… I have been SO excited to finally get to share a more in depth look into Luke and I’s wedding, and today I finally get to do so! It’s our one month anniversary today, so I figured it was the perfect day for it! 🙂

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July 18, 2016

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