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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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The Caitlin & Luke Blog has been retired for now! Feel free to browse the blog's archives to view lovely weddings, sweet families, and personal posts dating all the way back to 2011. Xoxo! 

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Choosing the right camera for wedding photography isn’t just about having expensive gear – it’s about having reliable tools that help us deliver stunning images to our couples. As wedding photographers, we’ve learned that having the right equipment makes all the difference when capturing everything from tender first looks to packed dance floors. Professional wedding […]

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December 21, 2024

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Starting out as a second shooter at weddings can feel overwhelming. Between managing gear, coordinating with the lead photographer, and capturing crucial moments, there’s a lot to handle. But don’t worry – we’ve helped train dozens of second shooters over the years, and we’re here to share everything you need to know to excel in […]

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December 10, 2024

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Let’s dive into an honest look at what it really means to be a wedding photographer. After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve experienced every high and low this career can throw at you. Whether you’re considering making the switch to wedding photography or just curious about what we do, this guide will give […]

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December 7, 2024

Happy Monday, everyone! We are so excited to be sharing yet another fun anniversary session for a past bride and groom of ours right here on the blog today. The best! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL anniversary photographers, and we are so honored to have been able to capture this fun fall anniversary […]

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October 4, 2021

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We can hardly believe it’s already time to put together this blog post, but here we are!! Where did 2020 go?! If you are new around here, welcome to the blog! 🙂 We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and every year, we share a recap of our wedding and shoot season right […]

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January 5, 2021

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Fall Lake Bloomington anniversary portraits with Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL wedding photographers, IL anniversary portraits, Bloomington IL anniversary session

Hey friends, and happy Monday! Welcome back to the blog! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We are SO excited to be sharing Meagan and Carter’s adorable anniversary photos with you guys today… we are BIG fans of these two cuties! These guys should be familiar faces […]

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November 9, 2020

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fall anniversary portraits in Fransen Nature Area with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Normal IL anniversary portraits, Illinois anniversary session

Hey friends, and welcome back to the blog! If you’re new around here, let us first say hello!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are SO excited to be sharing Kylie and Evan’s adorable anniversary photos with you all here on the blog today! You might remember these two cuties […]

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November 6, 2020

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Fall anniversary session at Bloomfield Barn in Chrisman IL with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois anniversary portraits

Hi friends, and welcome back to the blog!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Chrisman, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing the sweetest session for our couple Jessica and Nick! We had the absolute best time taking these photos together at the most gorgeous venue… and would you just look at […]

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October 12, 2020

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Fransen Nature Area Anniversary session with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington IL Wedding Photographers, Illinois Anniversary session, Anniversary photos

Hi friends, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers… and we are SO excited to be sharing Sam and Austen’s stunner of an anniversary session with you all today! Yay!! I could not have asked for a better time with these two sweethearts! 🙂 Our talented team photographed these two’s beautiful wedding day […]

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September 19, 2020

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I cannot wait to chat soon!