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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! 

Starting a wedding photography business shouldn’t require taking out a second mortgage. While scrolling through photography forums, you’ll often see gear lists totaling $10,000 or more – but here’s the surprising truth: you can capture stunning wedding photos with a thoughtfully chosen kit that costs a fraction of that price! The key is knowing where […]

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April 1, 2025

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Have you ever stood in front of a wall of cameras, feeling overwhelmed by choices? You’re not alone. With Canon offering dozens of models across multiple series, finding the perfect match can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But here’s the good news – I’ve spent years working with canon cameras and […]

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March 28, 2025

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When the sun dips below the horizon, a wedding transforms into something magical. The soft glow of string lights, the shimmer of candlelight on faces, and the intimate atmosphere of evening celebrations create perfect moments waiting to be captured. Nighttime wedding photography isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s an opportunity to create breathtaking images that tell […]

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March 25, 2025

Every once in a while, you meet people who just stand out to you… people who are just so special, so unique and so full of love. I totally believe that Isaac and Brittiany are two of these people, and we could not be more ecstatic to be sharing their images with you guys today from our shoot with them on Sunday afternoon…

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November 2, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

On Monday, we got to do something we’ve never gotten to do before… Luke and I traveled to Chicago for an anniversary session for the sweetest couple EVER, Madison and Brad…

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October 5, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

Happy October you guys! Can you even believe it’s October 3rd already?! How did that even happen?? We are back at it after a super fun weekend together…

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October 3, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

Not only did Saturday include the sweetest engagement session EVER with Kayla + Phil… but it also included a gorgeous anniversary session for Megan and Brett! This shoot was so special to me too because Megan and Brett are actually in a couples’ small group with Luke and I! 

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September 28, 2016

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