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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

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to our blog! We are so excited to be sharing a beautiful engagement session with you all today. But before we dive in, let us first introduce ourselves to those of you who are new to our blog! We are Caitlin and Luke, and we are Bloomington Illinois wedding photographers! […]

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March 30, 2022

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Happy Thursday, friends! We are so thrilled to be sharing a gorgeous summertime engagement session with you all today. Just wait- this one is seriously so special!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL engagement photographers, and we had the most incredible time getting to photograph Alyanna and Jan for their stunning Ewing Manor engagement […]

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September 17, 2021

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Oh my goodness are we excited to be sharing this gorgeous engagement session with you all today! Happy Tuesday, friends! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin and Luke- Bloomington, IL wedding photographers, and we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing Courtney and Andrew’s gorgeous Ewing Manor engagement photos with you all today! […]

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June 8, 2021

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Casual Fransen Nature Area engagement session in Normal IL with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois wedding photographers

Hi friends, and welcome back to our blog!! If you are new here, let us first introduce ourselves- we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Engagement Photographers! We had the total honor of getting to photograph Clarissa and Drake’s adorable engagement session just a few days ago, and we are so excited to be sharing […]

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March 11, 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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Illinois State University Quad engagement session photographed by IL wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois engagement session, Bloomington engagement session, Normal IL engagement session

Hi friends, and happy 2021! Welcome to the blog!! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and today we are so excited to be sharing Celina and Caleb’s darling Illinois State University engagement session with you all! I had the total pleasure of getting to capture this sweet […]

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January 1, 2021

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I cannot wait to chat soon!