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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.

Hello, friend! I'm Caitlin.

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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

Why Anniversary Sessions Matter

Every photographer has certain types of sessions that capture their heart the most. For some photographers, that’s newborn sessions, and so they might choose to focus their business on documenting the first days of a newborn’s life. For another photographer, it might be senior sessions… and there are photographers out there who are absolutely KILLING […]

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June 8, 2017

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Sometimes, God just completely blows us away with His faithfulness and the way He works in our lives when we don’t even realize it. Before Luke and I were even engaged, I booked a wedding for a precious couple named Katie and Andrew, and immediately, I was so drawn to these two as people. They […]

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June 2, 2017

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Whew, the blog has just been jam packed full of cuteness this week, hasn’t it?! It certainly looks like we were some crazy busy people while we were in Alabama, but I promise… we got plenty of rest and relaxation, too! 😉 Our days were super relaxing, and we love that we got to balance […]

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May 24, 2017

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Happy Tuesday, friends! 🙂 Get excited, because yet another Alabama session is heading your way this Tuesday! (In case you missed yesterday’s post with our first session in Alabama, you can catch that right HERE!) Rebecca and Taylor were some of the most precious and genuinely kind people we have ever had the pleasure of […]

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May 23, 2017

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Illinois Wesleyan University Engagement Session, Illinois Wesleyan University Wedding, Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois Wedding Photographers, Bloomington Normal Illinois Wedding Photographers, Snowy Engagement Session

When it snows in Illinois in March, THIS is what happens! 😉 We found out over the weekend that it was going to snow on Sunday night and throughout most of Monday, and we’re so happy we got to get outside and take advantage of it with some sweet friends of ours!! We met Kelsi […]

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March 15, 2017

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Sometimes, as a photographer, you get this idea in your head for a photo or a session, and you just KNOW that you have to make it happen! That is exactly what we brought up when we met up with our AMAZING 2016 couple Holly and Caleb for Moe’s back in November…

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December 6, 2016

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I cannot wait to chat soon!