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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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You’re in the heart of wedding season, balancing client inquiries, contracts, and invoices like a pro! But amidst the chaos, you can’t shake the feeling that there has to be a smoother way to manage it all. That’s where Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems come in—your ultimate tool for keeping everything organized. Today, we’re breaking […]

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February 21, 2025

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There’s something truly special about photographing a sunset wedding. That warm, golden glow, the dreamy atmosphere, and the stunning colors all set the stage for incredible moments. But as magical as it looks, capturing it perfectly can be tricky. That’s why we’re sharing our top sunset wedding photography tips—so you can make the most of […]

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February 17, 2025

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Picking between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR for weddings can feel like choosing between two amazing dance partners—each has its rhythm, strengths, and quirks. And in the fast-paced world of weddings, where every second counts, the gear you rely on can make all the difference. The big question: Is mirrorless really taking over, or […]

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February 14, 2025

pregnancy announcement at Washington Park Botanical Gardens with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Springfield IL anniversary photographers

Hi everyone, and welcome to our blog! We are Caitlin & Luke- Springfield, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing some very special photos right here on the blog today! This was, hands down, one of the most special things we’ve ever had the privilege of getting to photograph, and I […]

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September 17, 2020

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first anniversary portraits with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor anniversary portraits, Illinois anniversary portraits

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We are so excited to be sharing Megan and Johann’s gorgeous Ewing Manor anniversary photos with you all today! By now, these two should be familiar faces around the blog… we have photographed their engagement session and their wedding day throughout the past few […]

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August 27, 2020

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first anniversary session at Washington Park Botanical Garden photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, Springfield IL anniversary photos

Happy Tuesday friends! We are so excited to be sharing Sabin and Tyler’s anniversary photos with you all today! These two should be familiar faces around here by now… our team photographed their beautiful engagement session and wedding day last year! Plus, they modeled for a styled shoot we shot last year, too… they’re just […]

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July 10, 2020

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Hey friends, and happy weekend! Goodness gracious are we so excited to be sharing one of our very favorite posts of the ENTIRE YEAR with you all!! Hey friends, and happy weekend! Goodness gracious are we so excited to be sharing one of our very favorite posts of the ENTIRE YEAR with you all!! Every […]

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December 20, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Fransen Nature Area Maternity Photos, Illinois Maternity photos, winter snow maternity photos

Hey friends, and Happy Thursday! Goodness has the blog been packed with some fun stuff this week, huh?! Today we are so excited to get to share something extra special with you guys, and that is this precious maternity session for our new friends Jenna and Cory! Yay! Jenna and I have been planning their […]

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November 21, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Humiston Woods Nature Preserve Anniversary Photos, Pontiac IL Anniversary photos, Illinois anniversary photographers, anniversary session, anniversary photos

Hey friends, and happy Wednesday! We are so excited to be sharing this darling anniversary session with you all today! Meet our sweet new friends Jenna and Daniel! Jenna emailed us a little while back about the possibility of scheduling an anniversary session with Luke and I, and after reading her precious inquiry message, we […]

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November 13, 2019

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I cannot wait to chat soon!